Time Machine Podcast

Sandy McClure was the first person that came to mind when Don began the Time Machine Podcast. He and his family watched as she walked her journey with breast cancer just a  few short years before. When she received her diagnosis of  invasive ductal carcinoma on July 13, 2015, Sandy was already known for her fighting spirit and incredible mindset -- a cancer diagnosis would not alter that, even in uncharted waters.

Will Goodridge is a musician, improver, and entertainer here in Billings, MT. At 21 he started his own troupe, but his comedy roots date back to his youth. Will was 14 when he was diagnosed with cancer -- join us as he shares how he and his family used humor to cope as they walked their cancer journey.

*This episode was recorded on 2/4/20*

Roy Brown was only five years old when his mother discovered a lump in his belly. That was Easter morning 1975. After surgery removed the mass along with his left kidney, spleen, and part of his pancreas he was sent to continue treatment in the Children's Hospital of Stanford University in Palo Alto. Now, almost five decades later, he is able to share his story with us.

JD Shanahan is a husband and father of two -- who walked the cancer journey through the eyes of his firstborn son, Jeremy. Listen to his powerful story of faith, family, and loss.

Déjà vu: the feeling that one has lived through the present situation before. The phrase literally translates as "already seen."

Kay Pearson first received a diagnosis of Stage 3 melanoma in 2005. And, despite the spread being missed, she survived - an uncommon occurrence with melanoma. But her cancer journey didn't end there when, in 2011, Kay was diagnosed with breast cancer. Listen in as she shares her story and how she survived not one but two bouts with cancer.

Today's episode comes from a story Don shared on March 21, 2019, during a time when his family was in what they like to refer to as the 'deep waters.' It is a powerful look into seemingly hopeless situations and how people choose to respond. We hope it speaks to you in current circumstances. For more information on Don's cancer journey you can follow at www.caringbridge.org/visit/doncorcoran.

Rachel Hamilton was a senior in high school when she was diagnosed with liver cancer -- a very rare occurrence in someone her age. After weeks of treatment in and out of state her doctor determined nothing else could be done and she was sent home on hospice. But her story didn't end there. Join us on this episode to hear her amazing story.

In this episode Don speaks with Ken McCallum. Ken McCallum was a pastor for 40 years, serving in ministry for more than 60 years. When he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of colon cancer he saw some of the darkest periods in his life. Listen as he shares how his faith saw him through those times.

As a high level athlete in her prime, Marissa was diagnosed with leukemia during her senior year. Listen as she shares how she used her athleticism and knowledge of nutrition as she walked her cancer journey -- and how she found her silver lining afterward.

On this episode Don welcomes Buddy Neese. Buddy's mother, Rosa, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December of 2008. Her experience battling the disease off and on for seven years would lead her to create an organization aimed at helping those facing travel expenses associated with major medical issues. Listen as Buddy shares his mother's dreams and the lasting impact she has had on hundreds of families.