Steven is currently the Executive Director of Genomic Services at Quest Diagnostics, which supports all advanced diagnostic testing at Quest Diagnostics and oversees and manages all activities of the genetic counselors. In his role, he acts as the liaison between Genomic Services and other areas of the company, such as Advanced Diagnostics, Corporate Medical, R&D, Laboratory Services, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Commercial.

Prior to joining Quest, Steven spent 14 years at Ambry Genetics, serving as Vice President of Clinical Diagnostics and 17 years as a clinical genetic counselor for Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles. Steven is active in the National Society of Genetic Counselors, serving as the president of the society in 2009. In 2016, he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and is currently on maintenance treatment and doing very well.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. One of the causes of anemia is multiple myeloma. 

2. Cancer survival statistics are out of date by the time you read them because they are based on people that were diagnosed 15 - 20 years ago.

3. It is important to know your family history. Especially when it comes to cancer. Genetic testing is covered by your insurance and is easy to do (blood test, saliva, cheek swab). 

4. Learn more about genetic counselors. https://www.nsgc.org/

🧬Follow and connect with Steven:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/geneticsteve

https://www.questdiagnostics.com/

Hereditary cancer risk quiz, https://www.questhereditarycancer.com/

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

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Podcast | ontheotherside

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Miss Freddye Stover has been an RN for 35 years. She is the mother of two sons and a vocalist in two bands. The music genres that Miss Freddye sings are blues, gospel, classic rock, and R&B. She has been performing since 1996 and volunteers for charity events every year. Her most difficult challenge has been surviving breast cancer two times.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Cancer and surgery are not normal. It is ok to grieve both of them.

2. Talking with a therapist can help ease one's fears of undergoing cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy.

3. Learn more about the benefits of music therapy (complementary therapy) for people living with cancer. https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/complementary-therapy/types/music-therapy

https://www.thebesttimes.com/health_and_wellness/the-application-of-music-and-cancer-care/article_38478fd8-6cbd-11ec-b2c2-fb455e57b23e.html

👩🏽‍⚕️🧑🏽‍🎤🎗️Follow and connect with Miss Freddye:

Website: http://missfreddye.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissFreddye/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/missfreddye17

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

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Podcast | ontheotherside

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Patricia is a veteran businesswoman who thrives on working with women entrepreneurs, executives, and highly skilled professionals. Patricia is an accredited professional coach specializing in Emotional Intelligence Leadership. Combining entrepreneurial experience, knowledge of legislation, and her work in emotional intelligence, Patricia develops coaching programs that support a successful return to work after cancer and finding fulfillment after 60.  Patricia produces the podcast “Executive Encore: Women Finding Fulfillment After 60” and blogs weekly for her audience. 

In 2013, Patricia received her diagnosis of breast cancer. After a few weeks to recover from surgery (and the shock), Patricia returned to work during radiation treatments. Patricia experienced a loss of verve, zest, and her edge! Patricia immersed herself in intensive healing programs and group support provided by her local cancer center to support her healing and personal growth. But there was a gap!

Patricia’s own struggles and conversations with other businesswomen with cancer taught her that there are challenges and fears uniquely experienced by women who have reached a pinnacle in their personal and professional life.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Emotional intelligence is fluid.

2. Decision-making is emotional intelligence. 

3. Self-care is emotional self-care also.

Follow and connect with Patricia:

https://www.patriciamuir.com/

https://www.patriciamuir.com/thrive-at-work-after-cancer

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciamuir/  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PatriciaMuirMaestroQualityInc/videos

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

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Podcast | ontheotherside

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Alexis Gladstone is the founder of Intelead, a Chicago-based consulting practice. Intelead designs strategies and programs to help clients develop current and next-generation leaders by designing leadership strategies, delivering workshops, and engaging in one-on-one and group coaching. She has a passion for encouraging and supporting women; helping them develop their confidence and increase their success. Alexis is a sought-after voice on the topics of women and leadership and helps clients recruit, develop, and retain female talent. She is also a two-time breast cancer survivor.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. We are all strong in our own ways, but all of us will need help at some point in our lives.

2. Some people will have an opinion and share their perspectives about your situation and diagnosis. However, it is your decision that matters the most.

3. Find humor in those tough situations such as a cancer diagnosis. Laughter is therapeutic and healing.

4. Seek out support right away when you or a loved one are diagnosed with cancer. Don't stress yourself out by trying to do it alone.

👩🎗️Follow and connect with Alexis:

Website: https://www.intelead.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisgladstone/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexisgladstone

Leadership Lessons blog post: https://www.intelead.com/post/breast-cancer-and-4-leadership-lessons 

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Dr. David Stewart trained in medical oncology at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston from 1976 to 1978 and then joined the staff at MD Anderson. He returned to Ottawa Canada in 1980, moved back to MD Anderson in 2003, and then again moved back to Ottawa Canada in 2011 as a Professor of Medicine and Head of the Division of Medical Oncology. Since completing his term as a division head in 2019, he has continued to teach and practice oncology in Ottawa. He recently wrote the book A Short Primer on Why Cancer Still Sucks. It is intended for cancer patients, other members of the public, and non-oncology healthcare professionals.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. The first reason that cancer still sucks is that it is everywhere. You can contract it no matter how healthy your lifestyle is or how pure your family history is.

2. A blood test such as a circulating tumor cell test detects cancer cells in your blood. The cells might be in the blood if they've broken away from where they started and are spreading to other parts of the body. 

3. The US and Canadian healthcare systems each have strengths and weaknesses that help and hinder cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

👨‍⚕️📗Follow and connect with Dr. Stewart:

Website: https://whycancerstillsucks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidJStewartMD

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

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Podcast | ontheotherside

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Grisel Scarantino is a Career & Life Coach specializing in helping seasoned professionals find satisfaction and fulfillment in their careers. She is an Appendix Cancer (Goblet Cell Carcinoid) survivor with a passion for achieving that elusive yet attainable work-life balance that so many of us are searching for. She is a certified professional who has dedicated her life to supporting people having spent time working as a Behavioral Health Therapist, Work Culture Consultant, and Career Coaching. With a big smile on her face and an open heart, Grisel comes to us today from sunny Tampa, FL, and is here to share her story of hope and resilience with you.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Learn more about survivorship care plans. https://bit.ly/ASCOSurvPlans & https://bit.ly/CDCSurvPlans

2. Grisel found helpful information about appendix cancer by searching certain hashtags on social media.

3. Appendix cancer support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PMPAppendixCancerSupportGroup/

😊⚖️Follow and connect with Grisel: 

Website: https://www.griselscarantino.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griselscarantino/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/careercoachgriz

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careercoachgriz/

Podcast: https://bit.ly/CareerCoachCentral

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Howard Brown is an author, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, interfaith peacemaker, two-time stage IV cancer survivor, and healthcare advocate. For over three decades, Howard’s business innovations, leadership principles, mentoring, and resilience in beating cancer against long odds have made him a sought-after speaker and consultant for businesses, nonprofits, congregations, and community groups. His hard-earned wisdom about resilience after beating cancer twice has led him to become a nationally known patient advocate and “cancer whisperer” to many families. Howard, his wife Lisa, and his daughter Emily currently reside in Michigan.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Medical technologies that played a role in Howard's recovery and expanding his family: bone marrow transplant, In vitro fertilization (IVF)/Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC), scans to video, liquid biopsy, tumor burden, clinical trials, immunotherapy, and Interleukin-2

2. It is important that you, your loved ones or family, or a patient advocate ask about what medical technologies are available to treat the type of cancer that you have. As you can see from Howard's experience, there are many options that may help save your life and improve your quality of life. 

3. Don't isolate yourself. Isolation brings darkness.

4. Call for help and hold on to hope.

5. Find your happy place and go there!

😎📚Follow and connect with Howard:

Website: https://www.shiningbrightly.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardsbrown/

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-impact, digital health company. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister, Adrienne, to liver cancer.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Even if there is resistance from the provider and healthcare team, always ask questions. Ask many as you need to ask until you get the information that you need in a way that you understand it. Your life or your loved one's life can depend on it.

2. You have to be a force of nature. You have to stand up for the patient because the patient's focus needs to be on getting well and resting. Often the patient doesn't have the time or energy to participate in those conversations. So the caregiver, whether it's a spouse or a friend, or a parent or sibling, the onus is on the caregiver often to take charge. 

3. Always keep track of your medical records. Keep them organized in a binder and in a place where you can easily access them. It is a good idea to have electronic and paper copies. Always keep a medical journal with your notes and observations.

💙🧚📚Follow and connect with Andrea:

https://cancer.university

https://bluefaery.org

https://andreawilsonwoods.com

Book: https://betteroffbald.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawilsonwoods/

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Jen Franklin is a cancer recovery coach who helps women over 40 to take charge of their health after cancer and regain their confidence. After having an aggressive Lymphoma (blood cancer) Stage 4 in 2018 and noticing the gap between finishing cancer treatments and understanding how to move forward with life again, she set out on a mission to regain her health and thrive. Once realizing others struggle with this same thing, Jen became certified in Integrative Health Fundamentals and as a Health Coach so she can help others. Jen created a 12-week program mentoring women through the first few months after cancer treatments to help them move forward and get their lives back!

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Learn more about Burkitt's Lymphoma. https://bit.ly/LearnAboutBurkittsLymphoma

2. When going through tough times, remind yourself, as Jen's husband would say, "you've logged another day"!

3. Learn to rebuild your health. Look for ways to help yourself and try to see yourself well so you can get out of or stay out of the victim role.

🌿Follow and connect with Jen:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/franklinwellnessinc

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomenaftercancer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaftercancerwithjen/

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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Crystal Sanford, M.Ed., M.A. CCC-SLP wears many hats, including special education advocate, speech pathologist, entrepreneur, author, and cancer survivor. In 2014, Crystal was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (a rare blood cancer impacting the bone marrow). Now she is a two-time cancer survivor with a passion for empowering everyone to thrive in the midst of life's challenges.

✨A few highlights from the show:

1. Multiple myeloma can't be cured yet, but it is treatable. It is becoming a managed illness that many people are learning to live with.

2. Some doctors recommend that patients with multiple myeloma have no more than 2 stem cell transplants during the course of their treatment.

3. Multiple myeloma resources: Health Tree Foundation, https://healthtree.org/myeloma/community/black-myeloma-health & International Myeloma Foundation, https://www.myeloma.org/  

🏫🗣️📚Follow and connect with Crystal:

www.sanfordspeech.com

www.sdautismhelp.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/sdautismhelp

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZIAVNAnFZyeuyCLqvEThQ

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanfordautismconsulting/

Email: [email protected]

🦄About Me:

In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.

As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal patient advocate. Schedule a free 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery

Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.

Follow me on Instagram, connect with me on LinkedIn, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.

Podcast | ontheotherside

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