Cancer U Thrivers

Marcia Reece is a #1 bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, and innovator. In 2018, she founded StayWell Copper, focusing on an efficient, affordable way to help people like you stay germ-free without using chemicals. 02:22: I lived in Chicago from 1999 until 2007 and I was  04:15: They had found cancer in my colon.  07:02: I wanted you to know who I am and that this is a big deal to me.  09...

As far as cancer goes, Alexandra McCarthy has always considered herself to be a student. She has leaned in the direction of a natural approach in her life. When she was told in 2018, she had cancer, she immediately started searching for natural remedies to heal it. It's been four years of a long journey of doing lots of research, self-experimentation, personal healing, and success. 02:04: I didn't...

On September 14, 2021, Dorothy O'Dell's father died from metastatic lung cancer. He was given two years to live, beat it the first time, and lived another year. Dorothy shares his story because it is one of love, hope, and strength. 01:46: When was your father diagnosed?  04:15: I had a dream the night before that I was dying of cancer.   06:05: She was scared, but she never missed an appointment....

Join us as we celebrate the 100th episode of the Cancer U Thrivers Podcast. 01:10: Here are some clips from some of our guests. 19:10: Thriver Rapid Fire—Beach, Desert, or Mountains 19:51: Beach Boys, Beatles, or Rolling Stones 20:52: What is one word that best describes you? 21:48: Before you die, what is the last song you want to hear? 23:28: What is the last meal you want to eat? 25:01: Who is...

Kim Becker spent her career helping women with cancer smile when they look in the mirror. She never expected that she would be the one to hear the words, "You have cancer." Kim was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor on her colon. 02:19: Three years after we got married, he was diagnosed with rare liver disease.  04:06: Needless to say, my health was not on the top of my radar.  06:34: I sent th...

In 2018, Cory found a football-sized tumor in his chest. When the Doctor diagnosed him with cancer, he said, "You watch my God do a miracle!". In the middle of cancer treatment, Jesus healed Cory. Now he and his wife coach other cancer patients and caregivers into their own victory. 02:10: I almost blacked out.  06:53: What did they do to diagnose cancer?   07:12: Your lungs could collapse.  10:21...

Mark Kageyama is a stage 4 cancer patient with prostate, bone, and lung cancer. He has been battling cancer for 17 months. Mark has a YouTube channel called 2BYourOwnHero, where he looks to inspire people to appreciate their incredible lives! 01:54: Before Covid, I worked out regularly 3 to 5 times a week.   04:54: Your cancer is so bad I can't cure you.   08:28: Did you have any symptoms of prost...

Tom Reaoch is a breast cancer survivor, and he is known as The King of Networking in Brazil. He is the host of three podcasts, a speaker, an author, and a Founding Member American Chamber of Commerce Campinas, Brazil. 02:32: I am a male breast cancer thriver.  04:52: At that point, I hadn't told my wife.   07:33: How did you not communicate?  09:34: Why be sad and why change?  12:29: The first thi...

Tamron Little, wife, mom of four, and cancer survivor. At the age of 21 and pregnant, she was misdiagnosed with a fibroid tumor, which later turned out to be peritoneal Mesothelioma. 15 years later she shares her story spreading hope and inspiration to others. 02:13: I found out that I was pregnant.   04:04: What is this thing in your stomach?  06:02: I was on Iron Pill six times a day.   09:02: F...

Danny has survived cancer of the lung, testicle, and jaw. He has spent 20 years researching cancer solutions and the last 7 years helping terminally ill cancer patients to fully recover their health. Danny is British, educated at the London School of Economics, and lived in Mumbai India since 1996. 02:02: In the year 2000, my lung collapsed.  04:13: It spontaneously exploded, and your lung collaps...

Susan Keller is the author of Blood Brother: A Memoir . Articles about her story of hope and survival have been widely published. She is a monthly blogger for Psychology Today and CURE Magazine. Susan is a presenter at Dominican University and a CME-presenter to the staff at Stanford Cancer Center. 02:27: I was diagnosed on September 15, 2005.  04:37: What's that on your neck?  06:45: I have a lum...

Ann is a serial entrepreneur, author, and cancer advocate. After her own cancer diagnosis in 2014, Ann, who spent several decades as a surgical assistant to a glaucoma specialist, recognized how little she knew about the cancer journey, even with her vast medical background. This raised a question in her mind, “If I found the experience difficult, what must it be like to have no medical background...

Patricia Doucet speaks and writes with clarity, compassion, and humor–encouraging women to never give up. A Christian wife, mother, cancer survivor, cancer caregiver, divorcee, mental health and relationship coach, artist, and pianist–she is on a mission to inspire women who are on their own journey–from brokenness to beloved. 02:45: It was very slow-growing thyroid cancer.   04:14: I got another...

Dr. Effie Andrikopoulou is a Cardio-Oncologist and a cardiac Imaging expert caring for her patients in Birmingham, Alabama. She is passionate about providing excellent care driven by her core values of active listening, empathy, and respect. 02:05: I went from Greece to Baltimore.  03:59: Did you always want to be a doctor?   05:30: When I came to Baltimore, I also did research on surgery.   08:57...

Joy Huber is a stage 4 cancer survivor, speaker, author, blogger, and “Dose of Joy” podcast host. Joy endured three years of chemotherapy suffering complete hair loss in her 30s. During her cancer journey Joy realized, “While no one’s happy they have cancer, you can have cancer and still be happy.” 2:00: My diagnosis was in March of 2010.  04:32: I had noticed kinds of these lumps or bulges.  07:2...

At the age of 24, Matt Ode was diagnosed with Stage 3C Testicular Cancer. By the age of 25, he was led into a 2-week coma with multiple near-death experiences having to relearn to live his life over again. Fast forward 5 years, Matt is now a keynote motivational speaker and coach helping individuals transform their setbacks into their superpowers. 02:22: We have what's called scan anxiety.   04:10...

In November 2019, Greg Ciola was diagnosed with stage 3 unresectable malignant metastatic melanoma. It spread to his brain as an egg-sized hemorrhaging stage 4 tumor that almost killed him. Going from feeling perfectly healthy to being in a battle for his life, Greg felt a spiritual call to start a support group to help people battling cancer. 02:37: I knew nothing about melanoma.  04:43: You have...

Martha Tettenborn is a registered dietitian, low-carb health coach, and a recent ovarian cancer survivor. She used nutritional strategies to dramatically reduce her side effects from chemotherapy and Martha is on a mission to share this information with others facing chemo. 02:35: It was like I was laying on an egg or something.   04:54: The gynecologist that I was referred to was on a month's hol...

Savio P. Clemente coaches cancer survivors to overcome the confusion and gain the clarity needed to get busy living in mind, body, and spirit. Savio is a Board Certified wellness coach, #1 best-selling author, syndicated columnist, podcaster, stage 3 cancer survivor, and founder of The Human Resolve LLC. 02:18: I was someone who never even took aspirin.  04:17: I'm just someone who always did thin...

Book Marketing Mentor Judy M. Baker helps business authors get more bang for their book, turning intellectual property into multiple streams of income with minimal effort. After conquering ovarian cancer in 2014, she became an author advocate and self-publishing evangelist. She plans to publish her memoir/guidebook in 2022. 01:42: We went out to lunch, and I couldn't eat it.  04:05: I don't need a...

Kim Sorrelle is an entrepreneur, director of a non-profit organization, author, speaker, and lover of all people. Four months after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, her husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, passing away just six weeks later. Kim began questioning the true meaning of love so she dedicated a full year to figure it out. The things that she discovered about love are unlike...

Surviving Stage 3C and Stage 4 colon cancer and their treatments and overcoming their long-term side effects taught Jay Einbender that cancer is not just a journey of the body, but equally a journey of the mind and soul. And that all three must be treated concurrently. 01:56: I started having symptoms in my lower left abdomen.  04:27: Why was it such a nightmare?  06:06: I had my chemotherapy at S...

When bodybuilder Richard Bagdonas was diagnosed with cancer at the age of forty-five, he set out to design a new fitness regimen to help him fight that battle. One that would keep his mind and body strong enough to win. After beating stage IV cancer—and then COVID pneumonia—Richard started sharing his workout story and building a dedicated community of FitFAB warriors. 01:31: Just a few years ago,...

Philip Lister is an adult and child psychiatrist and psychotherapist. Liza, the second of their three children died 25 years ago at age six after a two-year journey with cancer. Dr. Lister works in private practice, often with families facing loss or severe medical illness. He also teaches the art of psychotherapy at Columbia and Mount Sinai medical centers. He is a therapist in the Phase 3 study...

At the age of five, R.J. Windham was the victim of a hit-and-run accident and left for dead in the middle of the street. He survived. At 26, he was the victim of the terrorist bombing of a train station, where lives were lost, and dozens were injured. He survived. And in 2019, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and survived that as well. Through his podcast, Youtube channel, and his books, R.J....