Childhood Cancer Talk Radio Podcasts

CCTR interviews Dr. Mark Souweidane of the Weill Cornell Medical College and pioneering neuro-surgeon in the United States, known especially for the ground-breaking clinical trail with Catheter Enhanced Delivery (CED) of medicine to the DIPG tumor, currently with no survivors. The trial shows great promise of extending life for many trial participants.

Jenny Mosier, co-founder of Michael Mosier Defeat DIPG Foundation, joins CCTalkRadio and discusses her son Michael and his journey with DIPG, and how his fight inspired the #defeatDIPG Foundation which is now in 3 regions of the United States within a year. Dedicated to finding a cure for the deadliest pediatric cancer, Jenny's encouraging manner and all-inclusive style of camaraderie with her DIPG parent-peers has revitalized the DIPG community with hope in the real effects of parent-funded research.

Today's show features Ronnie Duvall, "Driven Change" on facebook, one who truly walks the talk of his values. Ronnie gave up his job and home to drive all 50 states in his quest for greater knowledge in how to create an organization which will truly address the needs of children with cancer and their families. "Life is full of opportunities to make a difference; pick yours and never look back while being what you're meant to be." Ronnie's location will be a surprise as we connect this afternoon; for his most recent experiences, visit his page Driven_2Make_change on facebook. A true activist, he lives and breathes telling the truth about a medical research system which is directed by profit and not so much for saving lives, and he doesn't give up the fight to raise awareness for and change the meager 4% afforded to childhood cancer research by the National Cancer Institute. CCTR's Hero of the Week!

CCTR interviews Nancy Goodman, the first to speak publicly about the new childhood cancer legislation which is a true winner for children and our creative industry for the development of pharmaceuticals for cancer. We talk about the intrinsic goodness of people and a positive approach to finding ways of bringing the best that our industries, researchers and caregivers can possibly bring to the table of childhood cancer.

CCTR welcomes Melinda Marchiano, a recent graduate of Pepperdine University and cancer survivor, and ambassador for ccThrive.org. Melinda is the host of The Truth 365 recent childhood cancer documentary release and has toured and continues to tour extensively, speaking at hospitals and events and spending precious time with children afflicted with cancer. Melinda is the author of "Grace: A Child's Intimate Journey through Cancer and Recovery", a professional dancer and Principal Dancer of Cantinas Dance Project in Los Angeles, CA. Melinda was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma at age 13 and her experience continues to help other children with cancer through her book and advocacy work.

Childhood Cancer Talk Radio interviews Laurie Johnson, author, psychic adviser, and teacher of the metaphysical arts; Laurie addresses the issue of childhood cancer and cancer in general and what that means in the greater scope of our reality. Karma, life lessons, reincarnation, pre-lifetime agreements are included in the discussion, and also the importance of realizing there is no “fault” or “mortal moral cause” of cancer, a particularly troublesome topic for parents of children so diagnosed. Two examples of life situations for families of a child who was diagnosed and passed on were investigated by Laurie with her expertise and feedback for the parents. For more information about Laurie, or to read her book, “Into the Aquarian Age: Understanding the Consciousness Shift” visit www.lauriejohnsonpsychic.com.

CCTR interviews Jesse Shumaker, extremely brave and loving dad who just lost his daughter and only child Madelyn to the deadly killer DIPG. Featured today is the great "Ride for DIPG", currently underway and championing 4000 miles across the United States beginning in Oregon, and ending in Virginia Beach VA sometime in August 2016. Jesse is founder of the Nebraska Chapter of The Cure Starts Now, and the goal of the RIDE for DIPG is to raise $16,000.

Fifteen-year old Ellie Waters talks with us from the UK about life as a teen with cancer and the challenges of alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. Ellie has a twin sister Olivia, brother Bailey, and 3 more step-brothers from her parents new marriages. Mum Samantha joins us also to speak to the challenges brought to family living when a child is diagnosed with cancer.

CCTR interviews Morgan Platt, 12 years old and 5 year survivor of Glioblastoma Multiforme--GBM--brain tumor. Her mom Kathy and brother Kyle tell us about life with the process of treatment with Morgan, the challenges and burdens, and the hope--of which Miss Morgan is blessed with an abundance! Morgan is truly an inspiration to all of us and is CCTR's "heroine of the week!"

CCTR Interviews Kathy Riley, founder of We Can Pediatric Brain Tumor Network. We Can was formed 20 years ago by Kathy Riley and Gigi McMillan, mothers whose sons were in treatment for brain tumors. They had staggered alone, as many parents do, through the trauma of treatment and the struggle to cope with the changes they saw in their children. They found in each other an invaluable resource for information and support, and wanted to extend this opportunity to other families. We can has since grown from a small group of parents sponsored by a single hospital to an independent organization that serve hundreds of families annually throughout California.