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In episode 162, Matt Zachary shares his transformative journey from a brain cancer diagnosis at 21 to becoming a prominent advocate. He recounts his initial misdiagnosis, the decision to decline chemotherapy, and the pivotal moment of founding Stupid Cancer. Matt highlights the impact of media in advocacy and his ventures, including The Stupid Cancer Show and Off Script Health. He introduces his book "Permission to be Pissed" and discusses the importance of authenticity in advocacy. Matt offers insightful advice for pharmaceutical professionals and promotes his podcast "Out of Patience," encouraging listeners to engage with his work and advocacy efforts.

Todays guest is Matt Zachary, Entertainer, podcaster, speaker, cancer rebel and advocate. Matt shares his incredible cancer journey and how it led to his amazing career.

Matt shares….

👉 His story of surviving a brain tumor at the age of 21
👉 How and why he refused treatment but still survived
👉 His opinions and commentary on healthcare and everything in it
👉 Advice to anyone and everyone that will listen
👉 His comedic approach to serious topics

The podcast is available through the links below:

️ ️ 〰️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dRrSEyn

️ ️ 〰️ Apple: https://lnkd.in/egSthAz

️ ️ 〰️ Stitcher: https://lnkd.in/eqB-2wb

️ ️ 〰️ Youtube: https://lnkd.in/dhaWVJU

MSL Talk is a podcast that features helpful information for current Medical Science Liaisons, Medical Affairs leaders, job seekers looking to break into the pharmaceutical industry in their first MSL role as well as anyone interested in hearing good industry conversation and medical affairs discussions.

#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical

(0:00) Introduction of Matt Zachary and career journey
(2:41) Matt's diagnosis with brain cancer at 21 and initial misdiagnosis
(6:32) MRI confirmation and treatment decisions
(14:05) Discussing chemotherapy dosage and declining treatment
(20:00) Matt's transition to advocacy with the birth of Stupid Cancer
(24:38) The role of media in advocacy and launching The Stupid Cancer Show
(27:02) Creation of Off Script Health and writing a book
(29:32) Introducing "Permission to be Pissed" and staying true in advocacy
(33:26) Advice for pharmaceutical professionals
(36:29) Promoting Matt Zachary's podcast "Out of Patience"
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