Cancer U Thrivers

Marcia Reece is a #1 bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, and innovator. In 2018, she founded StayWell Copper, focusing on an efficient, affordable way to help people like you stay germ-free without using chemicals.

• 02:22: I lived in Chicago from 1999 until 2007 and I was 
• 04:15: They had found cancer in my colon. 
• 07:02: I wanted you to know who I am and that this is a big deal to me. 
• 09:16: Who was your support system?  
• 12:49: It's just a hard journey because you don't know what's going to be around the next turn. 
• 14:55: The only secret we keep from each other is where's your candy stash? 
• 17:03: I finally bought a home in Denver. 
• 19:11: I did meet one lady whose only child had been killed in medical malpractice. 
• 21:26: How long have you guys been married now? 
• 22:05: What is one thing you wish you had known at the very beginning?
• 22:38: If you could do one thing to improve health care in the U.S., what would it be why? 
• 24:04: Thriver Rapid Fire Questions.  
• 25:11: Aside from Cancer U, what's one resource you would recommend for cancer patients and caregivers? 

Resources

• Marcia's company StayWellCopper
• Marcia on LinkedIn
• Marcia on Facebook
• Email Marcia

As far as cancer goes, Alexandra McCarthy has always considered herself to be a student. She has leaned in the direction of a natural approach in her life. When she was told in 2018, she had cancer, she immediately started searching for natural remedies to heal it. It's been four years of a long journey of doing lots of research, self-experimentation, personal healing, and success.

• 02:04: I didn't have symptoms of cancer.  
• 04:53: She only talks about lifestyle changes and diet. 
• 07:09: Did you see anything change with your skin? 
• 09:54: I reached out to Gerson Institute. 
• 12:54: I bring raw dishes with me because it's a lot of fun.  
• 16:06: Are you doing any kind of follow-up care with any doctor?  
• 18:02: Did that surprise you? 
• 19:59: I finally decided to go with Cancer Institute in Seattle. 
• 22:38: I started taking my protocol immediately. 
• 24:56: What did you do to work on your mental health?  
• 27:22: I did question whether I should go conventional. 
• 29:37: I used to hyperventilate as a teenager. 
• 32:54: I even got a full-time job at that time.  
• 34:25: I was tired of being a single mother. 
• 37:05: What's one thing you wish you had known at the beginning? 
• 37:50: Thriver Rapid Fire Questions.  
• 38:39: Aside from Cancer U, what's one resource you would recommend for cancer patients and caregivers? 

Resources

• The Truth About Cancer
• Siberian Polyprenols
• Alexandra on LinkedIn
• Email Alexandra
• Call Alexandra +1 206.483-3484

On September 14, 2021, Dorothy O'Dell's father died from metastatic lung cancer. He was given two years to live, beat it the first time, and lived another year. Dorothy shares his story because it is one of love, hope, and strength.

• 01:46: When was your father diagnosed? 
• 04:15: I had a dream the night before that I was dying of cancer.  
• 06:05: She was scared, but she never missed an appointment. 
• 08:06: Did they tell you what stage it was with surgery? 
• 09:53: My dad is the only guy in the world that listens to me. 
• 12:51: I didn't hear that conversation until after my dad died. 
• 15:53: Was the pain gone?  
• 19:31: He died at 69.  
• 22:27: I needed to spend what little time I had with my dad. 
• 25:37: This time he was deteriorating so rapidly. 
• 28:07: He had slipped into a coma. 
• 30:40: I've said my goodbyes five times.  
• 34:17: If you could hold onto one memory of you and your dad, what would it be and why? 
• 36:36: How is your mom doing? 
• 39:55: Is there anything you wish you had known at the very beginning when your father was first diagnosed? 
• 40:43: If you could only do one thing to improve health care where you live in Canada, what would it be and why?  
• 42:23: Thriver Rapid Fire Questions.  
• 43:35: Aside from Cancer U, what resource would you recommend for cancer patients and caregivers? 

Resources

• Dorothy on LinkedIn
• Dorothy on Facebook
• Email Dorothy
• Unstoppable Overcomers website
• Windsor Regional Hospital Cancer Program

Join us as we celebrate the 100th episode of the Cancer U Thrivers Podcast.

• 01:10: Here are some clips from some of our guests.
• 19:10: Thriver Rapid Fire—Beach, Desert, or Mountains
• 19:51: Beach Boys, Beatles, or Rolling Stones
• 20:52: What is one word that best describes you?
• 21:48: Before you die, what is the last song you want to hear?
• 23:28: What is the last meal you want to eat?
• 25:01: Who is the last person or people you want to see?
• 26:14: What are the last words you will speak?
• 27:31:Thank you so much for listening to the 100th episode!

Kim Becker spent her career helping women with cancer smile when they look in the mirror. She never expected that she would be the one to hear the words, "You have cancer." Kim was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor on her colon.

• 02:19: Three years after we got married, he was diagnosed with rare liver disease. 
• 04:06: Needless to say, my health was not on the top of my radar. 
• 06:34: I sent the sample off and didn't think another thing about it.  
• 09:22: Who's going to take care of me if something happens to me? 
• 11:05: The tumor that we found is malignant. 
• 13:28: Did they know it was a neuroendocrine tumor at that point? 
• 16:00: The entire operating room was singing just a small-town girl.  
• 18:52: Will normalcy ever kick back in again? 
• 22:04: It was probably about six months out when I had a Facebook group with about 50 people that were in it.  
• 24:03: I didn't think that I was claustrophobic. 
• 26:27: What do the genetic testing shows?  
• 28:47: What was your worst moment? 
• 31:00: How did I get to this point in time? 
• 31:19: What was your best moment? 
• 33:01: I always wanted to be the cool mom.  
• 33:22: What’s one thing you wish you had known at the very beginning? 
• 35:16: If you could only do one thing to improve health care in the US, what would it be and why? 
• 36:50: Thriver Rapid Fire Questions.  
• 38:13: Aside from Cancer U, what's one resource that you would recommend for cancer patients and caregivers? 

Resources

• Hello Gorgeous website
• Kim on LinkedIn
• Email Kim
• Call Kim +1 574.850.0300

In 2018, Cory found a football-sized tumor in his chest. When the Doctor diagnosed him with cancer, he said, "You watch my God do a miracle!". In the middle of cancer treatment, Jesus healed Cory. Now he and his wife coach other cancer patients and caregivers into their own victory.

• 02:10: I almost blacked out. 
• 06:53: What did they do to diagnose cancer?  
• 07:12: Your lungs could collapse. 
• 10:21: We'll move forward with the chemotherapy treatment. 
• 12:03: I had nine CT scans.  
• 14:01: His body was freaking out.  
• 16:19: It was a massive tumor.  
• 18:28: God told me specifically that I would be healed by the third round. 
• 21:09: What was your doctor's reaction?  
• 23:13: For us, cancer was life-changing.  
• 25:10: How do you get from southern California to Nashville? 
• 27:10: What was your worst moment? 
• 29:20: What about your best moment? 
• 30:54: What's one thing you wish you had known at the very beginning? 
• 33:29: We also did chiropractic acupuncture. 
• 35:03: If you could only do one thing to improve health care in the US, what would it be and why?  
• 37:28: You can do so much with nutrition. 
• 37:58: Thriver Rapid Fire Questions. 
• 39:33: Aside from Cancer U, what's one resource that you would recommend for cancer patients and caregivers? 

Resources

• Victor's Path
• Victor's Path on Instagram
• Victor's Path on Tiktok
• Cancer Journey Blueprint
• Cancer Support Community Facebook Group

Mark Kageyama is a stage 4 cancer patient with prostate, bone, and lung cancer. He has been battling cancer for 17 months. Mark has a YouTube channel called 2BYourOwnHero, where he looks to inspire people to appreciate their incredible lives!

• 01:54: Before Covid, I worked out regularly 3 to 5 times a week.  
• 04:54: Your cancer is so bad I can't cure you.  
• 08:28: Did you have any symptoms of prostate cancer? 
• 10:42: What was the recommended treatment plan if she couldn't cure you?  
• 12:30: We're admitting you to the hospital.  
• 16:32: What was your career? 
• 18:58: My legs were hard as a rock before getting cancer. 
• 21:50: You must add animal protein to your diet if you want to get better. 
• 23:52: When did the chemotherapy end?  
• 26:09: She passed away from cancer about four years ago.  
• 29:13: What is one thing you wish you had known at the very beginning of your cancer journey? 
• 32:10: If you could only do one thing to change healthcare in the US, what would it be and why?  
• 34:02: It's so rare to meet a doctor with true compassion.  
• 37:27: Thriver Rapid Fire Questions.  
• 39:58: Aside from Cancer U, what's one resource you would recommend for cancer patients and caregivers?  

Resources

• Mark's Caring Bridge page
• Mark's YouTube channel
• The Truth About Cancer

Tom Reaoch is a breast cancer survivor, and he is known as The King of Networking in Brazil. He is the host of three podcasts, a speaker, an author, and a Founding Member American Chamber of Commerce Campinas, Brazil.

• 02:32: I am a male breast cancer thriver. 
• 04:52: At that point, I hadn't told my wife.  
• 07:33: How did you not communicate? 
• 09:34: Why be sad and why change? 
• 12:29: The first thing he did was examine my testicles. 
• 14:19: I didn't even know they put men on tamoxifen.  
• 17:04: One of our best friends was a woman who had double cancer.  
• 19:01: I couldn't get out of bed.  
• 20:33: What was your worst moment?  
• 23:21: The sooner you discover the better. 
• 25:34: The prevention part for me is tamoxifen.  
• 27:37: When you're in chemo, you're depressed. 
• 29:28: That was my rebirth. 
• 31:19: What is one thing you wish you had known at the very beginning?  
• 32:07: If you could only do one thing to improve health care, what would it be and why?  
• 34:37: If I hadn't had adequate health care, I probably wouldn't be here talking with you or anybody else.  
• 35:11: Thriver Rapid Fire Questions
• 37:17: Aside from Cancer U, what's one resource that you would recommend for cancer patients and caregivers? 

Resources

• Tom on social media
• Tom on LinkedIn

Tamron Little, wife, mom of four, and cancer survivor. At the age of 21 and pregnant, she was misdiagnosed with a fibroid tumor, which later turned out to be peritoneal Mesothelioma. 15 years later she shares her story spreading hope and inspiration to others.

• 02:13: I found out that I was pregnant.  
• 04:04: What is this thing in your stomach? 
• 06:02: I was on Iron Pill six times a day.  
• 09:02: Fibroid tumors usually respond well to that type of birth control. 
• 11:18: My mom started crying.  
• 13:34: I've never in a day of my life worked in a coal mine or been a firefighter. 
• 15:57: They told me I had 18 months to live. 
• 19:45: What did he say about treating it?  
• 22:04: He took a part of the lining of my stomach. 
• 24:04: I still want to see you back in like two years. 
• 26:06: I'm able to give people hope. 
• 27:38: What was your worst moment? 
• 29:24: What was your best moment?  
• 30:47: What is one thing you wish you had known at the beginning?  
• 31:52: If you could only do one thing to improve health care in the US, what would it be and why?  
• 33:18: Thriver Rapid Fire Questions.  
• 35:06: Aside from Cancer U, what's one resource you would recommend for cancer patients and caregivers? 

Resources

• Tamron's website
• Email Tamron
• The Mesothelioma Center

Danny has survived cancer of the lung, testicle, and jaw. He has spent 20 years researching cancer solutions and the last 7 years helping terminally ill cancer patients to fully recover their health. Danny is British, educated at the London School of Economics, and lived in Mumbai India since 1996.

• 02:02: In the year 2000, my lung collapsed. 
• 04:13: It spontaneously exploded, and your lung collapsed. 
• 06:03: I started smoking at the age of eight.  
• 08:16: I decided to have a vasectomy. 
• 11:08: I had the taste and the smell of rotting flesh for three months.  
• 13:15: Cancer still destroyed a decent part of my jaw. 
• 15:13: What kind of cancer did she have?  
• 18:04: He didn't know if there was any causal link between him getting cancer and his son dying.  
• 21:14: Doctors think that cancer is abnormal cell growth.  
• 22:54: Who made an impact on your life? 
• 26:24: She was given 17 rounds of chemo on a blood test.  
• 28:11: Some people just do not have the capacity to heal themselves. 
• 31:30: If you could only do one thing to change healthcare, what would it be and why? 
• 34:42: Thriver Rapid Fire Questions
• 37:23: Aside from Cancer U, what is one resource that you would recommend for cancer patients and caregivers? 

Resources

• Danny's website
• Danny's Twitter handle: @GNMIndia
• Danny on LinkedIn
• Email Danny