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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 45 MIN

Mental and Physical Toughness Black Belt and Breast Cancer with Melinda Wilson

from The Cancer Project · host Oklahoma Proton Center

Sixth degree black belt Melinda Wilson is no stranger to dedication and perseverance. Her extensive training in martial arts goes back decades, and her love of the sport continues today as an instructor and studio owner.In February of 2022, Melinda was diagnosed with breast cancer. In this episode, she shares her journey of being diagnosed, receiving treatment, and the strong community of women she met along her journey in Project31. Melinda also speaks about her strong relationship with her faith and the important role it played while battling cancer.While undergoing treatment, Melinda starred in “Never Give Up - Melinda’s Cancer Journey”, a feature that showcases her daily life while battling cancer and continuing to run the martial arts studio.  To watch the full feature please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA1IPA9tEdE.Episode Resources:Project31:https://project31.com/https://www.instagram.com/project31com/https://www.facebook.com/project31comOklahoma Proton Centerhttps://www.okcproton.com/https://www.instagram.com/okprotoncenter/https://www.facebook.com/OKProtonCenterThe Cancer Project Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/the_cancerprojecthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581844363126https://www.tiktok.com/@protonguy

Sixth degree black belt Melinda Wilson is no stranger to dedication and perseverance. Her extensive training in martial arts goes back decades, and her love of the sport continues today as an instructor and studio owner.In February of 2022, Melinda was diagnosed with breast cancer. In this episode, she shares her journey of being diagnosed, receiving treatment, and the strong community of women she met along her journey in Project31. Melinda also speaks about her strong relationship with her faith and the important role it played while battling cancer.While undergoing treatment, Melinda starred in “Never Give Up - Melinda’s Cancer Journey”, a feature that showcases her daily life while battling cancer and continuing to run the martial arts studio.  To watch the full feature please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA1IPA9tEdE.Episode Resources:Project31:https://project31.com/https://www.instagram.com/project31com/https://www.facebook.com/project31comOklahoma Proton Centerhttps://www.okcproton.com/https://www.instagram.com/okprotoncenter/https://www.facebook.com/OKProtonCenterThe Cancer Project Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/the_cancerprojecthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581844363126https://www.tiktok.com/@protonguy

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