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WE Have Cancer
by Lee Silverstein
Each year more than 12 million people will hear the devastating words "you have cancer." In each episode of WE Have Cancer we share the stories of patients, survivors, caregivers and medical professionals as a way to provide information, inspiration and hope to those touched by cancer.The host, Lee Silverstein, is a survivor of a rare form of pediatric kidney cancer and has been battling stage 4 colon cancer since 2011.
Episodes
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Final Episode Honoring Lee
Welcome everyone to the final episode of the We Have Cancer podcast. Glenn Hebert from the Horse Radio Network and Katie Krimitsos of the Women’s Meditation Network pay tribute to Lee Silverstein. For those of you that may not have heard, we lost Lee a few weeks ago and we wanted to do one final...
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Tim McDonald Is Fighting Colon Cancer and Is In Search of a Liver Donor
My buddy, Tim McDonald, joins me to share his story of dealing with stage 4 colon cancer and is journey to find a liver donor. Please help spread Tim's message by sharing this link: http://timsliver.com/ Follow Tim here: On Twitter: twitter.com/tamcdonald On Instagram: instagram.com/timamcdonald…
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Colon Cancer Survivor Michael Riehle on the HAI Pump and Life With N.E.D.
Michael Riehle joins Lee to discuss his journey with colorectal cancer, the challenges of living NES (No Evidence of Disease) and the value of the Man Up to Cancer; The Howling Place Facebook group.
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Researching Your Cancer Treatment Options and Overcoming Logistical Obstacles
Lee provides an update on his treatment and shares exciting news. He discusses researching your treatment options and how to make treatment at a long distance facility a reality.
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The Final Episode
Welcome to episode #188, the final episode of the WE Have Cancer podcast.
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David Richman Lost his Sister to Brain Cancer and Continues to Fight in Her Memory
On this episode of WE Have Cancer, motivational speaker and endurance athlete David Richman shares with Lee how cancer first touched his life through his late sister, June. To honor her legacy, David has completed countless races in search of connection, emotion, and perspective. Guest Biography:...
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Diagnosed with Stage IV Ovarian Cancer at Age 30: Morgan Gaynor's Journey & Advocacy
On this episode of WE Have Cancer, awareness advocate and ovarian cancer survivor Morgan Gaynor chats with Lee about cancer research, advocacy, and sharing her cancer journey online in a very public way. Guest Biography: After completing her MBA at Monmouth University at age 30, Morgan decided to...
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Finding Healing and Joy in Baseball, with Hodgkin’s Survivor Katie Russell Newland
On this episode of WE Have Cancer, author and cancer survivor Katie Russell Newland chats with Lee about baseball, family, cancer, and learning to live in the moment. Katie shares how baseball was a special bond between her and her mother growing up. Three years after her mom lost her own battle...
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How to Find Peace and Comfort in the Face of Death, with Dr. Jim deMaine
On this episode of WE Have Cancer, author and veteran physician Jim deMaine chats with Lee about facing death with peace and comfort. Dr. deMaine shares his knowledge on hospice and palliative care and the rights every patient should be informed on in regards to medical care at the end of their...
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All About Belong.Life: A Free, Anonymous App for the Cancer Community
On this episode of WE Have Cancer, Oncologist Dr. Daniel shares how the free Belong.Life app is changing the lives of cancer patients and caregivers around the world. Belong.Life is both a social and professional network for managing and navigating treatments, with a mission to improve the…
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From Stage 4 Throat Cancer to Cycling Across America, with Marc Julien
On this episode of WE Have Cancer, stage 4 throat cancer survivor Marc Julien shares with Lee the brutal truth of his experience with radiation therapy on his road to remission, and his newfound passion today for spreading awareness and fundraising for pediatric cancer research. He proudly says...
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Grief, Gratitude, and Metastatic Breast Cancer with Actress Erin Cronican
On this episode of WE Have Cancer, Lee is joined by actress and singer Erin Cronican to chat about her experience battling stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, continuing to perform and produce plays with her theater company, and blogging her entire journey since 1998. Erin speaks candidly about the...
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Laughter Heals, with Voice Actor and Throat Cancer Survivor Rob Paulsen
On this episode of WE Have Cancer, seasoned Hollywood voice actor Rob Paulsen shares his unique story battling throat cancer, and the important roles laughter and joy played in his treatment and recovery. Rob brings along some of his most famous characters to put a smile on everyone’s faces…
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Speaking Up to Prevent Women’s Cancers, with Gynecologic Oncologist Dr. Valena Wright
On this episode of WE Have Cancer, womens’ cancer surgeon Dr. Valena Wright, MD chats with Lee about her decades of experience treating gynecologic cancers, and the many preventative measures women may not know about. From symptoms of ovarian cancer to the power of positivity to the benefits of...
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How to Turn a Cancer Diagnosis into a Life of Purpose and Impact with Matt Ode
On this episode of WE Have Cancer, motivational speaker and testicular cancer survivor Matthew Ode shares his inspiring advice for seeking purpose and joy during your cancer journey. From the power of finding a supportive community to practicing vulnerability to dealing with body image struggles,...
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Embracing a Healing Mindset with Holistic Cancer Coach Jeanette Carbajal
On this episode of WE Have Cancer, Healing Mindset Coach Jeanette Carbajal shares her tips for embracing a healing mindset on the journey to cancer recovery. Jeanette has worked with countless medical practitioners, oncologists, and cancer patients all over the U.S. She shares the importance of...
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The Power of the Cancer Community with Jess Thomas Nelson, Host of My Cancer Story
On this episode of WE Have Cancer, fellow cancer podcast host Jess Thomas Nelson shares how her life has changed since being diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Cancer in January 2020. Since then, she’s learned that practically everyone has been impacted by cancer in some way, and has become...
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Conquering Breast Cancer While Balancing A Fitness Lifestyle With Fitz Koehler
On this episode of WE Have Cancer, fitness guru Fitz Koehler joins Lee to discuss her journey with breast cancer. When it comes to cancer, it can happen to anyone - even those with a perfectly healthy lifestyle. That was the case for Fitz, who through early detection and a no-holds-barred…
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The Importance of Male Breast Cancer Awareness
Episode summary: On this episode of the WE Have Cancer Podcast, John Falk joins Lee to discuss his journey with male breast cancer. John shares his experience from first being diagnosed through his journey to beat cancer twice. John is open and transparent about his experience as a way to…
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Raising Colorectal Cancer Awareness to New Audiences Through Social Media
Episode summary: In this episode of WE Have Cancer, Allison Rosen joins to talk and discuss the changes that she’s seen in awareness, support, and research of colorectal cancer. Allison also discusses how social media has created a new way to reach younger people, and in turn, there is more...
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A Mother’s Grace: How One Woman Turned Tragedy Into Something Bigger And Better
After being diagnosed with breast cancer and having her son face a near-death bout with Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Michelle Moore-Fanger felt devastated, broken, and tired. But she used her hurdles as motivation to continue helping others through her charity and now a book. Guest biography Michelle...
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Surviving Breast Cancer With Music And A Positive Outlook With Summer Watson
Summer Watson is a famed singer and breast cancer survivor Summer Watson was at the top of the world. She’d signed a recording contract with Sony and was living her life to the fullest until a routine mammogram found Stage 4 breast cancer in 2004. Despite being given just weeks to live, Summer…
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Improving Health Literacy Among Cancer Patients
Using health literacy to improve results Getting any type of cancer diagnosis can be terrifying, but it’s even worse when you don’t really understand what’s happening. On this episode of WE Have Cancer, Lee talks with Carly Flumer about her experiences -- from getting a thyroid cancer diagnosis...
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Patient Empowerment: Taking Charge After A Cancer Diagnosis
Using patient empowerment to heal Receiving a cancer diagnosis is nothing short of a shock -- whether it’s you personally or a loved one. But it’s how you handle the journey that can really make all the difference in what the next steps look like. This episode of WE Have Cancer is all about…
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Grief And Writing, With Guests Shelley Buck And Kathy Curtis
On this episode of WE Have Cancer, Lee is joined by Shelley Buck and Kathy Curtis, co-authors of “Leave Your Light On: The Musical Mantra Left Behind by an Illuminating Spirit.” The grieving process can look dramatically different from person to person and situation to situation. For Shelley, it...
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HPV In Men: Breaking The Stigma And Bringing Awareness, With Jason Mendelsohn
On this week’s episode of WE Have Cancer, Lee sits down with Jason Mendelsohn, a Stage-4 tonsil cancer survivor and HPV advocate. Jason shares his story about being diagnosed with HPV-related cancer and his journey to becoming a well-known advocate for the HPV vaccine and awareness of HPV in men....
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Helping Children Realize Their Dreams With Brodi Nicholas, CEO Of One At A Time
This week on the WE Have Cancer podcast, Lee sits down with Brodi Nicholas, the founder and CEO of One At a Time -- a non-profit charity that helps create positive experiences and fulfills the dreams of children fighting life-threatening illnesses. Lee and Brodi talk about how it all started with...
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Using Art to Open Conversations About Cancer, With Guest Eileen Powers
On this week's episode of the WE Have Cancer podcast, Lee talks with Eileen Powers, an artist, cancer patient, and creator of Can You Make Hair For Me. While some view their cancer diagnosis as a battle or war as a way to cope, Eileen turned to art. With a loss of her hair and self-identity…
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How Pancreatic Cancer And The Basketball Tournament Combine, With Guest Jordan Griffith Of The Griffith Family Foundation
Joining Lee this week on the WE Have Cancer Podcast is Jordan Griffith of The Griffith Family Foundation. Jordan talks about his father’s pancreatic cancer and how that helped create the Griffith Family Foundation, Sideline Cancer, and a massive basketball tournament. Jordan discusses the...
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Caroline Rose – A Mom, a Dog, Cancer, Hope
Lee sits down with Caroline Rose in this week’s episode of the WE Have Cancer podcast to discuss non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and how a rescue dog helped the healing process. Through taking care of her dog Riley, Caroline was able to find hope, forgiveness, love, and so much more during her journey…
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Testicular Cancer and Bucking the Stigma to Improve the Survival Rate With Jason Greenspan
Jason Greenspan joins Lee on this week’s episode of the WE Have Cancer podcast to talk about his personal story battling testicular cancer at a young age, and how he’s become an advocate. Jason shares how he first found a lump and received a testicular cancer diagnosis at the age of 18. From…
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Combating The Perceptions Of What Is Cancer And Why Do People Get Cancer, With Guest Kat Arney
Kat Arney joins the “WE Have Cancer” podcast to talk about her new book “Rebel Cell.” As a self-identified developmental geneticist, Kat discusses what is cancer, why do people get cancer, and how it differs from the perception most have of the disease. From viewing cancer as a one-off personal...
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What Is Mesothelioma and Surviving With It Long Term With Heather Von St. James
We have Heather Von St. James joining us today on the WE Have Cancer Podcast to explain what is Mesothelioma and her unique path through the disease to the advocacy she does now as a survivor. Heather shares her story about how she first realized something was wrong after giving birth to her...
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Colon cancer and Dealing With the Emotional Turmoil Men Go Through With Cancer Survivor Joe Bullock
In this episode of the "WE Have Cancer" podcast, Lee talks with Joe Bullock about his personal experiences with colon cancer and the creation of groups to help men share during their cancer diagnosis, treatment, and after-effects of survival. From getting his diagnosis and how cancer impacted his...
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Hospice, Palliation, And Making The Decision To Improve Your Quality Of Life With Guest Jeff Shufelt
The WE Have Cancer podcast turns to a topic we’ve never discussed before: Hospice and palliation. With Jeff Shufelt as our guest, Lee dives into hospice’s meaning and the misconceptions about hospice care. While it’s a frightening topic that’s hard to discuss, Lee talks to Jeff about his decision...
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Managing Peripheral Neuropathy With Dr. Dana Cardinas
Dr. Dana Cardinas joins us on the WE Have Cancer podcast this week. She shares her personal experience with peripheral neuropathy and Stage 3c colon cancer, and how that’s given her a new mission in life. Dana went from having a successful podiatry practice to being forced to retire due to...
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Discover Your Power With Oral Cancer Survivor Joana Breckner
Joana Breckner, an oral-cancer survivor and motivational speaker, joins Lee this week on the WE Have Cancer podcast. The pair talk about Joana’s battle with oral cancer and how the difficulties of her journey helped her discover her power. After her dentist found some oral cancer symptoms during…
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No Tan Is Worth Dying For; An Interview With Stage IV Melanoma Survivor, Becca Pendarvis
We revisit this episode which was originally published in July, 2019. As a teenager growing up in Kansas, Becca Pendarvis spent her summers doing everything she could to get as tan as possible. Now a mother of a seventeen year-old daughter, she has spent the last eight years dealing with Stage 4...
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Prostate Cancer; What Every Man Needs to Know, With Dr. Garrett Pohlman
Dr. Garrett Pohlman is a board-certified Urologist still actively practicing in a Midwest Urology group. Every day he is helping men in diagnosing and managing their prostate issues – including but not limited to robotic prostatectomy for men with prostate cancer. He is also the founder and host…
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Sex and Intimacy While Dealing With Cancer, With Dr. Sage Bolte
In this episode we revisit my 2017 conversation with Dr. Sage Bolte. Dr. Bolte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an expert on sexual health in oncology. She currently serves as the Chief Philanthropy Officer and President at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. During our conversation she...
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Life After Cancer With Howard Brown
Howard Brown first appeared on this podcast in May of 2019 where he shared his story of being a two-time cancer survivor. Howard has recently had several "clean" scans and is now N.E.D. - No Evidence of Disease. During our conversation we discussed the challenges of transitioning from cancer...
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1 Habit to Beat Cancer, With Cort Davies
Cort Davies has been battling stage 4 Paraganglioma. He has funneled his energy into creating the 1 Habit to Beat Cancer online summit. The summit runs from May 25th through June 3rd and is free. You can register here. Links Mentioned In the WE Have Cancer Podcast 1 Habit to Beat Cancer summit-...
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Revisiting Stacy Hurt – Overcoming Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Through Integrative Medicine, Diet and Faith
Stacy was diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer on her 44th birthday, September 17th, 2014 after experiencing symptoms of abdominal pain and bleeding. Stacy put off a visit to her doctor since she was a health-conscious, athletic, non-smoker who maintained a normal weight. The symptoms were...
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Molecular Photos; Supporting the Cancer Community Through Artwork
Michael Willoughby founded Molecular Photos in May of 2019. In this interview we discussed: How the idea for Molecular Photos was conceived. Why having a "give back" component with the sale of the photos was important to him. The process of converting slides of tumor cells to works of art. His…
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Supporting Men Touched By Cancer, With Trevor Maxwell
Trevor Maxwell was initially diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in March of 2018. During his journey he discovered a need for online support for men touched by cancer. In our conversation we discussed: How Trevor's diagnosis resulted in his clinical depression and how he's been working through…
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The Anticancer Lifestyle Program; An Interview With Founder Meg Hirshberg
Meg Hirshberg was first diagnosed with cancer - stage 3 breast cancer - in 2001. She had recurrences in 2008 and 2018. During our conversation she shared how the book, Anticancer; A New Way of Life by Dr. David Servan-Schreiber inspired her to create the Anticancer Lifestyle Program and how the...
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Pastor Dan Nicewonger, Author of The Journey Continues; One Man’s Journey Through Terminal Illness
Dan Nicewonger was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in May of 2016 while serving as Pastor of the First Baptist Church Kennet Square, Pennsylvania. We discussed his book, The Journey Continues, the challenge of serving and caring for a community while battling colon cancer, the power of…
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Voices of Cancer; An Interview With Author Lynda Wolters
In August of 2016, Lynda Wolters was diagnosed with stage 4 mantle cell lymphoma. Her book, Voices of Cancer, "offers a candid look into the world of a cancer patient." The book "helps educate, dispel fears, and start positivie conversations about what a cancer diagnosis truly means, while…
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Cancer Will Not Be My Legacy, With Matt Newman
In this powerful interview Matt Newman shares his story of how he came to be diagnosed and ultimately survived brain cancer. He shares the power of a positive mindset, the importance of exercise and how his cancer experience reshaped his view of life. Links Mentioned In the WE Have Cancer Podcast...
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Why Cancer Patients Should Advocate For Their Care, With Maureen Famiano
Maureen Famiano was originally diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer in 2010. Six weeks after colon resection surgery she learned her cancer had spread to her lymph nodes. During our conversation we discussed: Why asking questions of your doctor and advocating for your care is so important. The…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Each year more than 12 million people will hear the devastating words "you have cancer." In each episode of WE Have Cancer we share the stories of patients, survivors, caregivers and medical professionals as a way to provide information, inspiration and hope to those touched by cancer.The host, Lee Silverstein, is a survivor of a rare form of pediatric kidney cancer and has been battling stage 4 colon cancer since 2011.
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