Sarc Fighter: Living with Sarcoidosis and other rare diseases

By John CarlinMedicine Health & Fitness Fitness

Sarc Fighter: Living with Sarcoidosis and other rare diseases episodes

December 29, 2023 Episode 102a | Sherron Fantauzzi Is fighting the good fight.
Sherron Fantauzzi knew something was wrong with her body. After months of aligning the clues, doctors discovered it was sarcoidosis. In Episode 102 of the FSR Sarc fighter podcast, Sherron brings her upbeat personality to the mic and talks about how she has balanced a job with the FAA, a local talk show, being a basketball referee, and sarcoidosis.
Note: I am re-uploading this podcast after discovering a bad edit in the first draft. That's all on me. Sorry for making you hear all kinds of stray audio on the first one.

Show Notes:
More on aTyr Pharma: https://atyrpharma.com/
Participate in the aTyr Clinical Trial: https://bit.ly/3EUOxNq
More on the Efzofitimod study: https://sarcoidosisnews.com/news/benefits-seen-efzofitimod-pulmonary-sarcoidosis-treatment-trial/
Sherron's Talk show "Small Talk" http://www.youtube.com/@small_taaalk541
Help FSR further its mission by becoming an Alliance Volunteer: www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
Become a community outreach leader: https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/

MORE FROM JOHN:
Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/
Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast? It's also an FSR fundraiser!
If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account. (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) 100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation. https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/
Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E
My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/
email me [email protected]
1 hr 8 min
December 11, 2023 Episode 102 | Sherron Fantauzzi Is fighting the good fight.
Sherron Fantauzzi knew something was wrong with her body. After months of aligning the clues, doctors discovered it was sarcoidosis. In Episode 102 of the FSR Sarc fighter podcast, Sherron brings her upbeat personality to the mic and talks about how she has balanced a job with the FAA, a local talk show, being a basketball referee, and sarcoidosis.

Show Notes:
More on aTyr Pharma: https://atyrpharma.com/
Participate in the aTyr Clinical Trial: https://bit.ly/3EUOxNq
More on the Efzofitimod study: https://sarcoidosisnews.com/news/benefits-seen-efzofitimod-pulmonary-sarcoidosis-treatment-trial/
Sherron's Talk show "Small Talk" http://www.youtube.com/@small_taaalk541
Help FSR further its mission by becoming an Alliance Volunteer: www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
Become a community outreach leader: https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
Episode 36 Janet Mockovciak: https://beatsarc.podbean.com/e/episode-36-sarc-fighter-janet-mockovciak-is-giving-it-her-all/

MORE FROM JOHN:
Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/
Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast? It's also an FSR fundraiser!
If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account. (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) 100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation. https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/
Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E
My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/
email me [email protected]
1 hr 8 min
November 21, 2023 Episode 101 | Andy Lacher has sarcoidosis in his lungs and his heart. Put he’s pushing on.
Andy Lacher knew something wasn't right when his heart rate wasn't right on a bike ride with his wife. It was the beginning of a year of doctor's visits until the ultimate diagnosis of sarcoidosis.

Show Notes:
Help FSR further its mission by becoming an Alliance Volunteer: www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
Become a community outreach leader: https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
Episode 36 Janet Mockovciak: https://beatsarc.podbean.com/e/episode-36-sarc-fighter-janet-mockovciak-is-giving-it-her-all/

MORE FROM JOHN:
Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/
Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast? It's also an FSR fundraiser!
If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account. (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) 100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation. https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/
Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E
My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/
email me [email protected]

49 min
November 07, 2023 Episode 100 | John Mockovciak is a caregiver and philospher when it comes to Sarcoidosis
John Mockovciak spends a lot of time helping his wife, Janet travel her sarcoidosis journey. And for a couple who hike and ski and seek the lifestyle they've always wanted, it can be a lot of work for both of them. Yet somehow they get down the mountains in the snow, and to the iconic places so many people want to visit. But it takes a certain mindset and understanding, that John shares with listeners in this episode of the FSR Sarc Fighter Podcast.

Show Notes:
More on aTyr Pharma: https://atyrpharma.com/
Participate in the aTyr Clinical Trial: https://bit.ly/3EUOxNq
More on the Efzofitimod study: https://sarcoidosisnews.com/news/benefits-seen-efzofitimod-pulmonary-sarcoidosis-treatment-trial/
Help FSR further its mission by becoming an Alliance Volunteer: www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
Become a community outreach leader: https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
Episode 36 Janet Mockovciak: https://beatsarc.podbean.com/e/episode-36-sarc-fighter-janet-mockovciak-is-giving-it-her-all/

MORE FROM JOHN:
Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/
Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast? It's also an FSR fundraiser!
If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account. (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) 100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation. https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/
Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E
My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/
email me [email protected]
1 hr 11 min
October 23, 2023 Episode 99 | How to meet NY Yankees great Bernie Williams, and FSR’s Manny Lozano on the power of the sarcoidosis community
In Episode 99 of the FSR Sarc Fighter podcast, we learn Yankees great Bernie Williams is using his remarkable talent as a musician to help people with Sarcoidosis. We also meet Manny Lozano who is in charge of building the sarcoidosis community through FSR. Manny spent more than 20 years in the Navy including some heavy duty tours. Now he brings that perspective, and experience as a Navy Hospital Corpsman to our community as he helps to build alliances to strengthen the programs available to all of us.

Show Notes
Attend the Bernie Williams event and the FSR Annual Summit: https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/summit-2023/
More on aTyr Pharma: https://atyrpharma.com/
Participate in the aTyr Clinical Trial: https://bit.ly/3EUOxNq
More on the Efzofitimod study: https://sarcoidosisnews.com/news/benefits-seen-efzofitimod-pulmonary-sarcoidosis-treatment-trial/
Help FSR further its mission by becoming an Alliance Volunteer: www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
Become a community outreach leader: https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
More on Manny: https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/about/staff/

MORE FROM JOHN:
John's Documentary from the U.S. Mexico border: https://www.wsls.com/video/news/2023/09/19/frontline-with-john-carlin--full-spec
John Carlin's Outdoors: https://www.wsls.com/topic/John_Carlin%27s_Outdoors/
Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/
Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast? It's also an FSR fundraiser!
If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account. (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) 100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation. https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/
Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E
My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/
email me [email protected]
1 hr 11 min
October 09, 2023Episode 98 | Dr. Nancy Lin is looking deep in our cells to find a way to diagnose Sarcoidosis
Dr. Nancy Lin at Johns Hopkins is working on a way to quickly diagnose Sarcoidosis - at last compared to the current ways it is being done. She is looking at our micro RNA to see if there is something different in sarcoidosis patients. Her research is being funded by a $150,000 grant from the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research. Not only does it appear promising, but it may one day open doors to a cure. Listen to this fascinating conversation as Dr. Lin explores the root causes of sarcoidosis as far as we currently understand it.
Show Notes
www.kinevant.com
www.sarcoidosistrial.com
Click here for information on how to sign up for the clinical trial: https://bit.ly/3DaVsR6
ClinicalTrials.gov listing for RESOLVE-Lung: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05314517
ClinicalTrials.gov listing for RESOLVE-Heart: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05351554
More on Dr. Nancy Lin https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/fsr-awards-2022-2024-sarcoidosis-research-fellowship-to-dr-nancy-lin-of-national-jewish-health/
(Note: Dr Lin recently moved from National Jewish Health to Johns Hopkins)
Meet Olympic Cyclist Jennifer Valente: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Valente

More on Kevin Moore's Sarc Battle: https://voice.vumc.org/a-mysterious-heart-ailment-almost-killed-kevin-moore-it-took-a-vanderbilt-team-to-pull-him-through/
Help FSR further its mission by becoming an Alliance Volunteer: www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
Become a community outreach leader: https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
MORE FROM JOHN
Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/
Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast? It's also an FSR fundraiser! If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account. (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) 100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation. https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/
Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E
My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/
email me [email protected]
1 hr
September 25, 2023 Episode 97 | Joel Rosen is fighting sarcoidosis and fighting for you at the same time.
Attorney Joel Rosen woke up one day and he wasn't feeling well. He thought maybe it was a cold. But he just couldn't get to feeling better. That sent him through a series of tests that eventually led to a diagnosis of sarcoidosis. As an attorney, he had already generously loaned his talents to several non-profits. And now we can add the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research to the list. Joel is the newest board member for FSR, and in this episode of the Sarc Fighter podcast, he talks about how it took months to find a diagnosis and how he became more and more involved with the work FSR is doing to help patients cope, and researchers find treatments and maybe one day, a cure.
Show Notes
More on aTyr Pharma: https://atyrpharma.com/
Participate in the aTyr Clinical Trial: https://bit.ly/3EUOxNq
More on the Efzofitimod study: https://sarcoidosisnews.com/news/benefits-seen-efzofitimod-pulmonary-sarcoidosis-treatment-trial/
More on Joel Rosen: https://highswartz.com/high-swartz-news/sarcoidosis-board-member/
Help FSR further its mission by becoming an Alliance Volunteer: www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
Become a community outreach leader: https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
MORE FROM JOHN:
John's Documentary from the U.S. Mexico border: https://www.wsls.com/video/news/2023/09/19/frontline-with-john-carlin--full-spec
John Carlin's Outdoors: https://www.wsls.com/topic/John_Carlin%27s_Outdoors/
Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/
Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast? It's also an FSR fundraiser!
If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account. (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) 100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation. https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/
Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E
My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/
email me [email protected]

45 min
September 12, 2023Episode 96 | How effective is methotrexate? And Royce braves the miles and the weather for your cause!
In Episode 96 of the FSR Sarc Fighter Podcast, fellow Sarc Fighter Royce Robertson returns to talk about his epic adventure while raising money for the cause. Meanwhile a small study in Japan suggests methotrexate may not be the answer for some Cardiac Sarcoidosis patients.

Show Notes
www.kinevant.com
www.sarcoidosistrial.com
Click here for information on how to sign up for the clinical trial: https://bit.ly/3DaVsR6
ClinicalTrials.gov listing for RESOLVE-Lung: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05314517
ClinicalTrials.gov listing for RESOLVE-Heart: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05351554
The Methotrexate article: https://sarcoidosisnews.com/news/methotrexate-no-better-than-prednisolone-cardiac-sarcoidosis-poor-responders/
Royce's Cycle4Sarc page: https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/cycle4sarc?tab=Dashboard&fbclid=PAAaa9zWEjpGVyS1Q5Swa8mm5JT0t7JH13dfxVxdW1QlBMmbiRmc00Ol-uu-c
Royce Robertsons original interview: https://beatsarc.podbean.com/e/episode-79a-royce-robertson-is-fighting-sarcoidosis-from-the-seat-of-his-bike/
email Royce Robertson [email protected]
Help FSR further its mission by becoming an Alliance Volunteer: www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
Become a community outreach leader: https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
MORE FROM JOHN
Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/
Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast? It's also an FSR fundraiser! If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account. (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) 100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation. https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/
Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E
My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/
email me [email protected]
39 min
August 28, 2023 Episode 95 | FSR awards Dr. Christen Vagts $150,000 for critical research, and John puts his sarcoidosis in perspective.
Show Notes
More on aTyr Pharma: https://atyrpharma.com/
Participate in the aTyr Clinical Trial: https://bit.ly/3EUOxNq
More on the Efzofitimod study: https://sarcoidosisnews.com/news/benefits-seen-efzofitimod-pulmonary-sarcoidosis-treatment-trial/
Episode 77 interview with Dr. Christen Vagts https://beatsarc.podbean.com/e/episode-77-covid-vaccines-and-sarcoidosis-surprising-new-research-from-the-university-of-illinois-chicago/
Royce's Cycle4Sarc page: https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/cycle4sarc?tab=Dashboard&fbclid=PAAaa9zWEjpGVyS1Q5Swa8mm5JT0t7JH13dfxVxdW1QlBMmbiRmc00Ol-uu-c
Royce Robertsons original interview: https://beatsarc.podbean.com/e/episode-79a-royce-robertson-is-fighting-sarcoidosis-from-the-seat-of-his-bike/
Help FSR further its mission by becoming an Alliance Volunteer: www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
Become a community outreach leader: https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
MORE FROM JOHN
John's Border Coverage: https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/24/videos-day-1-on-the-frontline-with-john-carlin-at-the-us-mexico-border/
John Carlin's Outdoors: https://www.wsls.com/topic/John_Carlin%27s_Outdoors/
Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/
Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast? It's also an FSR fundraiser!
If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account. (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) 100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation. https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/
Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E
My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/
email me [email protected]
email Royce Robertson [email protected]
We all know how lousy sarcoidosis is. How it messes with our lives and makes us wish it wasn't there. It makes you wonder how you happened to be the one who was struck by lightning. (Listen on for more on that analogy!) Imagine a vacation where everything goes wrong -- or at least, not according to plans and dreams. Add in some significant health issues by family members and you have the makings of a good story! And a solid dose of perspective. This was my vacation this summer. Also, FSR has awarded Dr. Christen Vagts $150,000, to further her research is severe cases of pulmonary sarcoidosis. Dr. Vagts was a guest on the FSR Sarc Fighter podcast in December of 2022. There is a link to that episode below, if you would like to go back and listen.

John rides on the causeway from Burlington, Vermont. The best part of his vacation!

42 min
August 15, 2023Episode 94 | Tony Haskel returns to the podcast after a rough few months. And do pulmonary Sarc patients get a fair shake at transplant time?
Tony Haskel first appeared on the podcast in March of 2023 - about five months prior to this recording. At the time he knew he had sarcoidosis, but he didn't really know what was in store. Now, months later he is much better acquainted with sarc, but still has an optimistic outlook.

Show Notes
www.kinevant.com
www.sarcoidosistrial.com
Click here for information on how to sign up for the clinical trial: https://bit.ly/3DaVsR6
ClinicalTrials.gov listing for RESOLVE-Lung: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05314517
ClinicalTrials.gov listing for RESOLVE-Heart: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05351554
Support Tony's fundraiser! https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/TonyHaskel
Tony's email: [email protected]
Royce's Cycle4Sarc page: https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/cycle4sarc?tab=Dashboard&fbclid=PAAaa9zWEjpGVyS1Q5Swa8mm5JT0t7JH13dfxVxdW1QlBMmbiRmc00Ol-uu-c
Royce Robertsons original interview: https://beatsarc.podbean.com/e/episode-79a-royce-robertson-is-fighting-sarcoidosis-from-the-seat-of-his-bike/
Help FSR further its mission by becoming an Alliance Volunteer: www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
Become a community outreach leader: https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/gsca-leaders/
MORE FROM JOHN
Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/
Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast? It's also an FSR fundraiser! If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account. (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) 100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation. https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/
Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E
My story on Television https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/news-anchor-sarcoidosis/
email me [email protected]
email Royce Robertson [email protected]
56 min