On the Stupid Cancer Show Season 15 Finale, we are profiling Fox's "Red Band Society", a series that follows a group of teens in the pediatric ward of a Los Angeles hospital. Joining us as we welcome Executive Producer Margaret Nagle and Stars Wilson Cruz and Nolan Sotillo. Survivor spotlight on Keith Walker.
DoSomething.org runs hundreds of national cause campaigns to help young people make a tangible impact in their community. Any cause. Anytime. Anywhere. Join us a we welcome Mike Fantini(Head of Product) to discuss DoSomething's Give a Spit About Cancer campaign. An initiative that helps young people run cheek swabbing drives to get people in their community get signed up for the national bone marrow registry. Survivor Spotlight on Michael Saperstein.
The Affordable Care Act is one of the most important pieces of health care legislation in our nation's history. Join as we discuss the existing/ongoing challenges with implementation, state specific information, and issues with enrollment in marketplaces with cancer rights attorney and co-founder and COO of Triage Cancer, Monica Bryant. Survivor Spotlight on Sven Reigle.
Critical Mass is a powerful coalition of advocacy organizations and institutions dedicated to improving the lives of young adults with cancer. Join us as we welcome president and CEO of Critical Mass, Heidi Adams, to discuss Critical Mass's mission and impact for young adults with cancer. Advocate on Spotlight on custom wigmaker and hairstylist, Merria Dearman.
The "Cancer Insurance Checklist" is a real thing created collaboratively amongst dozens of advocacy groups. Join us as we welcome Linda House (Executive Vice President of External Affairs at Cancer Support Community) and Elizabeth Hoffler (Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy at Prevent Cancer Foundation) to talk about this groundbreaking resource. Survivor spotlight on Heather Swift.
Join us for a broadcast exclusive with Dr. Leana Wen, acclaimed author of "When Doctors Don't Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests Hardcover" where we'll learn how to deal with a doctor who seems too busy to listen to you, her '8-Pillars to a Better Diagnosis' and more. Survivor spotlight on Deborah Ebenstein
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The Stupid Cancer Show is an award-winning international podcast that, across 11 years and more than 400 episodes, has given voice to the young adult cancer movement. Each broadcast tackles…
hard-hitting, real-world issues ranging from politics, health care, legislative advocacy, civil liberties and the environment to social media, entertainment, cancer research and medical education.