The Stupid Cancer Show

In this episode, we're shining a light on our partners at Love, Hope, Strength, the world's leading rock and roll cancer foundation that aims to "Save Lives, One Concert At A Time." How? By hosting on-site bone marrow drives at concerts and festivals across the globe. We're joined by Katie Poppert (VP of Programs) with young adult breast cancer survivor/blogger Chiara D'Agostino. as our spotlight.

The Orange Giraffe Project works in partnership with NYC-based hospitals, museums, art centers and jewelry designers to provide cancer patients and their families to create personalized jewelry. We're joined by Maggie Chang (Co-Founder/President), Stephanie Sheldon (Artist) and Jen Brown (Survivor) to discuss the charity's mission to empower those in need. Survivor Spotlight on Jackie Duvall-Smith.

We're shedding a spotlight on "Grappling for Life," a nonprofit providing FREE training in mixed martial arts to youth of Lake County, Florida. Founders David and Annie Iturrino join us to discuss how Annie's multiple cancer diagnoses led them to  providing support to others to stay on the mats. Survivor Spotlight on young adult survivor Kaitlyn Keely.

Johnny Physical Lives is the story of the secret world of two brothers making a rock n’ roll documentary as one goes through treatment for leukemia. When his younger brother Jonathan passes away in the midst of the production, older brother and first-time filmmaker, Joshua must finish the project on his own. Joining us to discuss Johnny Physical Lives are Joshua Neuman (Director) and Pete Lee (Editor and Producer).

On September 2nd, David Richman will begin a 5,000-mile bike tour of the United States in an effort to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Along his tour de orce he will meet with a variety of people who have been affected by cancer, to write a book. David joins us tonight to share what inspired his upcoming ride and what he hopes to accomplish with his "Cycle of Lives" project. Survivor Spotlight on author and young adult survivor Sophie van der Stap.

CancerCon 2016 is just right around the corner and joining us to give a sneak peek at what's to come are CancerCon 2016 Steering Committee members Chris Stroh and Sharla Moore. Survivor Spotlight on young adult survivor and PHD student Beth Oppenheim.

The Survivor Fit Club is a group designed to help survivors of illness, disease and trauma, to not only get their bodies and minds back into shape.Joining us is the founder of Survivor Fit Club, personal trainer and breast cancer survivor, Holly Boyce, to discuss impact and importance of health and fitness, and how to battle back from illness mentally and physically. Survivor Spotlight on young adult endometrial cancer survivor Megan Murray.

Sponsored by Seattle Genetics, in this episode of The Stupid Cancer Show, we're tackling the issue of next generation targeted immunotherapy drugs. Joining us to share his expertise is Dr. John Godwin, a leading expert in immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and other “new” treatment options for patients with cancer.

When Dave Neway was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal Cancer in 2013, he and his partner Luis Freitas's lives were turned upside down. Dave and Luis join us to discuss leveraging all available treatment options, and how life after cancer is definitely different. Survivor Spotlight on young adult survivor breast cancer survivor and running coach Katie Anderson.

Joy Juice is a non-profit organization that empowers teens and young adults affected by cancer by providing them with fashion makeovers. Joining us is Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor and founder of Joy Juice Danny Alotta to discuss how Joy Juice is helping others face the same experiences he once endured as a teen with cancer. Advocate Spotlight on 3,000 Waves surfer James Bengala.