The Stupid Cancer Show

For our Season 16 finale, we're focusing on the art of survivorship and the impact of music on the cancer journey. Join us as we welcome Angel Rey (singer/songwriter and young adult brain cancer survivor) as he debuts his new single "Stepping Forward" with a live performance! Survivor spotlight on Dance4Healing founder and young adult survivor, nasopharyngeal cancer Amy Li.

Sponsored by our partners at Aflac, in this episode, we are joined by Matthew Owenby (SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, Aflac) to discuss the world of supplemental insurance, Aflac's philanthropy footprint and how it pertains to young adult cancer. Survivor spotlight on Aflac Associate and young adult survivor Carson Hand.

In this episode, we talk with Joe Abdo, young adult survivor and Product Manager & Scientist at OncoPlex Diagnostics, about his cancer experience and what it is like working the oncology world as a survivor. Survivor Spotlight on Melinda Hood.

In this episode, we talk with Marlena Ortiz, Founder of Beating Cancer In Heels, a boutique style nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower young women diagnosed with cancer. Survivor Spotlight on cartoonist, Matthew Paul Mewhorter.

In this episode, we talk with Boston-based educational consultant Michele Rosenthal (Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs at Sawyer Business School, Suffolk University) about navigating cancer and the college experience and the art of finding appropriate on-campus resources. Survivor Spotlight on young adult survivor Mallory Casperson (Founder/CEO at Lacuna Loft.)

With special thanks to our partner Seattle Genetics, a special episode of The Stupid Cancer Show is up now for your listening pleasure. Join us as we talk about all things Hodgkins with young adult survivors Danya Burakoff  and Kathleen Settoon and caregiver Miriam Burakoff. Survivor Spotlight on Vinny Endres. Seattle Genetics, Improving the lives of people with cancer through innovative and empowered antibody-based therapies.

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Barbara Gitlitz (Principal Investigator of GoYLC), and young adult lung cancer survivors Sandy Jauregui and Jeff Julian to discuss the genomics of young adult lung cancer, clinical trials and targeted therapies. Survivor/Advocate spotlight on Katie Brown (VP, Survivorship, LUNGEVITY)

In this episode, we talk with Bonnie Addario (Founder, The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation), Emily Bennett Taylor (Spokesperson/Patient Advocate) and Steven Young (President & COO, Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute) about the international Genomics of Young Lung Cancer clinical/trial/study. Survivor Spotlight on Matthew Soblick.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Zackary Berger (Primary care physician, epidemiologist, and bioethicist at Johns Hopkins) and Regina Holliday (Bereaved young adult spouse, patients rights advocate and Founder, The Walking Gallery of Healthcare) about the role of primary care provider in cancer survivorship, doctor-patient communication and shared decision making for patient-centered care. Survivor Spotlight on Get Busy Living Day with Alli Ward (VP, Programs, Stupid Cancer and 8-year ovarian cancer survivor)

In this episode, we talk with 2x breast cancer survivor Kimberly Jewett (CEO & Founder of Kimberly Jewett Consulting) with our Advocate Spotlight featuring Shaney Jo Darden (Founder/CEO of Keep-A-Breast Foundation)