F-U Cancer Podcast

Carrie Christensen is a BYU business graduate with a background in entrepreneurship and product management. She has started her own floral business, worked on innovation teams, and now serves on the Patient and Family Advisory Council for Intermountain Health Oncology. After being diagnosed with Stage 3 Melanoma, Carrie felt firsthand the gap in resources for young women facing both cancer and fer...

Jonathan Panarello is an Adult Gerontology Primary Care certified Nurse Practitioner working in the department of Hematologic Malignancies at UCLA Santa Monica. He is originally from Montreal, Quebec, Canada and received his initial nursing diploma from John Abbott College in Montreal. Jonathan completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia Canada and a Ma...

Dr. Kelsey Lau is a former competitive soccer player with over four years of Phase I-III clinical research experience, including two years at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research center. She's a board certified Physical Medicine & Rehab Physician, completed an oncology rehab fellowship at University of Michigan and now serves in multiple roles; most important to our F-U Cancer family as our Chi...

Dr. Neil Jairath is a dermatologic surgeon and Mohs surgery fellow at Indiana University, where he specializes in removing skin cancers and helping patients heal with the best possible outcomes. He completed his dermatology training at NYU, where he served as chief resident, and earned his MD from the University of Michigan. Neil's research focuses on using artificial intelligence to improve h...

Bron Watson is a nurse, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of The Social Coach and The Serenity Project . With decades of experience as a registered nurse and educator, Bron has long been drawn to spaces where care, communication, and connection matter.  In 2012, she founded her first business empowering business owners to share their voice online with authenticity and purpose. Over the past deca...

Dr. Arthur L. “Bud” Burnett II, M.D., MBA, FACS , is a trail-blazing and globally recognized urologist, educator, and researcher at Johns Hopkins University, where he has worked for more than 40 years. He serves as the Patrick C. Walsh Professor of Urology, Director of the Male Consultation Clinic. As a barrier-breaking leader, he is recognized as the first Black person to have achieved milestones...

Mallory Storrs is a Licensed Clinical Dietitian and Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition with extensive experience supporting patients across the cancer care continuum. In addition to her clinical expertise, Mallory also holds an MBA, bringing a uniquely holistic perspective to patient care, education, and systems-level support in healthcare. Mallory works closely with cancer patients,...

In this episode, we are honored to be joined by Dr. Steven Chen to discuss lymphedema, learn about early detection screening options, and to unpack the importance of SOZO®. Steven Chen, MD, MBA is a surgical oncologist in private practice in San Diego, CA. His clinical practice focuses on breastcancer, melanoma, and endocrine diseases. Dr. Chen did his medical education, general surgery and critic...

Welcome to the F-U Cancer Podcast, where our mission is to empower individuals touched by cancer with low-cost, accessible digital health tools, education, and community support to improve overall well-being through evidence-based nutrition, physical activity and mental health resources.  Visit fucancer.health to learn more, and be sure to like and follow us where you listen to your favorite podca...

This episode explores the science and practice of exercise oncology — how targeted physical activity can support cancer treatment, recovery, and long-term health. We discuss the role of aerobic endurance, strength training, and personalized exercise prescriptions in improving treatment tolerance, enhancing quality of life, and supporting long-term survivorship. Dr. Rudolfs Cešeiko is an exercise o...

Joe Faratzis joins us today not as a headline or as a statistic. He’s here as a man living through stage IV colon cancer — navigating scans, side effects, decisions, fears, clinical trials and the quiet moments in between. This is no polished narrative. It’s just honesty about what it means to have your body change the rules on you. It’s a conversation about vulnerability, resilience and the parts...

Dr. Jennifer Vencill is a board certified clinical health psychologist, AASECT-certified sex therapist, co-author of the newly published book named Desire: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships, and she is an educator at Mayo Clinic. Please note that she is speaking on the podcast as an individual and not on behalf of Mayo Clinic. Dr. Vencill teaches medical professi...

We are thrilled to welcome Juliette Jorgenson , a Registered Dietitian and passionate advocate for cancer supportive care, who is extending the mission and vision of the F-U Cancer podcast . Juliette brings experience supporting patients and caregivers across nutrition, symptom management, and wellness, and now she’s creating a space to share practical guidance, expert insights, and inspiration fo...

Jasmine Westbrooks is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Jasmine is a true powerhouse in nutrition and wellness, blending clinical expertise with lived experience to help people build sustainable, realistic relationships with food. Her path into nutrition was deeply personal—shaped by seeing preventable health...

Diagnosed with incurable breast cancer in 2024, Shaunna Burke continues to live with extraordinary purpose. From running the Everest Marathon to climbing mountains for charity, Shaunna’s journey is now being captured in an upcoming documentary airing on the Discovery Channel , a powerful testament to resilience, meaning, and the will to keep climbing. Shaunna is a PhD and Associate Professor at th...

How does exercise support cancer treatment—and why does nutrition matter for rehab success? On this episode of the  F-U Cancer Podcast , host  Christina Rollins  talks with  Scott Capozza, PT, a board-certified oncology physical therapist at  Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale Cancer Center . Scott shares how exercise and nutrition work together to help patients manage treatment side effects, improve...

Pelvic health is deeply personal—and for many cancer survivors, deeply affected by treatment. In this episode, Dr. Amanda Olson explains how radiation, chemo, and surgery impact the pelvic floor, what symptoms to watch for, how pelvic floor therapy works, and how tools like dilators and wands can support healing. We cover: • Bowel, bladder, and sexual changes after cancer • When to seek a pelvic f...

What happens  after  the words “you’re cancer-free”?  In this powerful new episode, we sit down with  Lisandra Cruz, RD, LDN,  a Hodgkin lymphoma survivor, autologous bone marrow transplant recipient, and registered dietitian whose personal journey reshaped her entire approach to care. Lisandra opens up about the emotional and physical challenges that begin  after  treatment ends, from rebuilding...

Join host  Christina Rollins  as she talks with  Rebecca Perkins , a UK-based writer, coach, founder, and guide who helps women navigate life after cancer with compassion, courage, and connection. In this epsiode, we explore a truly unique approach to healing — one that invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the world around us. We’re talking about  forest bathing  — or as it...

Balance, coordination, and strength can all be affected during cancer treatment — but falls don’t have to be an inevitable part of the journey. In this episode, host  Christina Rollins  talks with  Elana Feldman , an advanced cancer exercise specialist who focuses on oncology rehabilitation and functional mobility. Together, they explore practical ways to stay safe, strong, and independent — from...

At 19, Krista Anderson lost a kidney to cancer. By 21, she was facing Stage 4 cancer and given just three months to live. Against all odds, she survived — and transformed her pain into purpose. Through her journey, Krista discovered a gap in the world of food access for patients and caregivers: the lack of clean, nutritious grab-and-go options. That realization sparked  Healthy on the Go , a missi...

Cancer isn’t just a physical diagnosis — it’s an emotional journey that touches every part of life. In this episode of the F-U Cancer Podcast , host Christina Rollins sits down with Saba Harouni , licensed marriage and family therapist and board-certified art therapist, to explore how creativity can become a powerful tool for healing. From reducing stress and anxiety to helping patients and caregi...

Muscle loss — known as  cachexia  — is one of the toughest challenges people face during cancer treatment. It can sap strength, slow recovery, and affect daily life. But the good news?  Nutrition and lifestyle changes can make a real difference. In this powerful episode, host  Christina Rollins, RDN  sits down with  Hannah Manella, MS, RDN, CES , an oncology dietitian and clinical exercise physiol...

The end of treatment isn’t always the end of worry. Many survivors live with the ongoing fear that cancer might return — but you’re not alone, and there are ways to take back control. In this powerful episode of the F-U Cancer Podcast , licensed clinical psychologist Adrian Pogacian joins us to break down why fear of recurrence happens, how it impacts daily life and relationships, and what you can...

Pediatric leukemia treatment is a marathon and, for many families, the maintenance phase is where recovery truly begins. After a year of intense chemotherapy, how do we help kids rebuild their strength, improve nutrition, and restore their joy? 🎙️ In this episode of the  F-U Cancer Podcast , we talk with  Rachel Hill, RD, CSO, LD, CNSC  about how to support children in the  maintenance phase  of l...