GOSH Podcast

On this episode, we are joined by Kirsty Browne, a cervical cancer survivor. She was diagnosed at age 26 shortly after requesting an unplanned screening test. After successful cancer treatments, she has been cancer-free for five years and now has a four-year-old boy! Through her story, Kirsty hopes to empower and encourage women to get their regular screening tests for cervical cancer.  Learn more...

On this episode, we are joined by Sue Collins, filmmaker of the impact film Conquering Cancer. The film is a global social impact communications initiative designed to stimulate and celebrate efforts to eliminate cervical cancer around the world. Sue shares what she learned about cervical cancer, the challenges faced in filming, and the impact she hopes the film has on the world.  Learn more about...

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Marion Saville, Executive Director of the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer and Executive Producer for the Conquering Cancer impact film. Dr. Saville discusses the progress made to increase access to cervical cancer testing in underserved and lower-income communities around the world.  Learn more about the Conquering Cancer Campaign: http...

On this episode of the GOSH Podcast, we are joined by patient partner Marion Lahey.  She has diagnosed in 2017 with stage 4 cervical cancer but was determined to not let her cancer diagnosis define how she was going to live her life. Marion shares how she has navigates her cancer journey with a focus on acceptance and self-love.  For more information on the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, please vi...

We are back with another bonus episode of the GOSH Podcast! At the beginning of February 2022, Dr. Gillian Hanley and her team published their preliminary research findings that suggest removing a woman’s fallopian tubes at the time of other routine gynecologic surgeries is a safe, effective way to reduce ovarian cancer risk for women. Through the support of OVCARE, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vanco...

On this episode of the GOSH Podcast, we are joined by gynecologic oncologist Dr. Lesa Dawson. She discusses the recent establishment of a hereditary cancer and gynecologic cancer survivorship clinic in BC. Dr. Dawson shares how a focus on early menopause management through hormone prescriptions, sexual health, and hereditary cancer has allowed them to improve the health and quality of life of many...

不要害怕做遺傳性癌症檢測，它可以輓救生命。 This episode of the GOSH Podcast is very special - it is our first episode recorded entirely in another language! Stephanie met with Rose Lee, a Chinese patient who was diagnosed with both breast cancer and ovarian cancer. After her ovarian cancer diagnosis, she received hereditary cancer testing where she discovered she had a BRCA1 mutation.  Rose talks...

In our second episode with Tracy Weiss, she and Nicole share their reflections and experiences on the survivorship aspect of their cancer journey. They chat about what it was like to first bring up their diagnosis to co-workers and loved ones, and the challenges that come post-cancer treatment. Chick Mission is a national community of patients, survivors, parents, doctors, advocates, friends and l...

In this episode of the GOSH Podcast, we are joined by Tracy Weiss, the Executive Director and Chief Creative Officer of the Chick Mission.  She is a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with cervical cancer at age 30. Having her insurance company denied her claim to preserve her fertility under it being ‘elective’, she realized that she has to get revenge by making sure no other woman would have to g...

On September 24th, 2021 the GCI hosted a launch event for Season 2 of the GOSH Podcast: Press Play on Patient Perspectives. Patient partners Nicole Keay, Nancy Cleveland, and Debra Walker shared their reflections on the GOSH Podcast, as well as their own stories and engagement with gynecologic cancer research. We are excited to share their meaningful and insightful conversations as a bonus episode...

On this episode of the GOSH Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Mary Bryson. They talk about their project, Cancer Margins, which is the first nationwide Canadian research study designed to advance the understanding of how sexuality and gender shape the experiences of gynecologic cancer patients. They also share the importance of shifting away from the assumption that gynecologic cancer is a women'...

On this episode of the GOSH Podcast, we are joined by Jessica Sutherland, a member of the Patient Research Advisory Board for the Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Lab at UBC. She was diagnosed with endometriosis 8 years ago since joining the Advisory Board in 2017, has collaborated on 7 research projects including the development of the newly launched Sex, Pain, and Endometriosis website. During this...

Welcome back to the GOSH Podcast! To start off Season 2 we are joined again with Dr. Gavin Stuart, strategic lead of the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative. In this episode, Dr. Stuart summarizes what the GCI has accomplished over the past three years, discusses pandemic highs and lows, and shares what's next for the GCI. For more information on the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, please visit http...

Season 1 of the GOSH Podcast included 8 guests, 17 episodes, and over 500 minutes of rich storytelling and dialogue about gynecologic cancers. During a pandemic, this podcast aimed to highlight the stories of gyne cancer patients and survivors, as well as the work of researchers wanting to improve the outcomes of those with gyne cancers. Now, on the final episode of Season 1, co-hosts Nicole and S...

Nancy Cleveland joins us again on the GOSH Podcast! Today, she shares her appreciation for the work of the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative and other organizations for always centering patient voice. She is thankful for the various opportunities and resources patients have, such as the GOSH podcast. She discusses the importance of sharing community with those going through their cancer journey and al...

On this episode of the GOSH podcast, we are joined by patient partner Nancy Cleveland for a two-part podcast series.  During a routine laparoscopic surgery for a gallstone in 2019, Nancy learned that she actually had stage 3C ovarian cancer. Following her diagnosis, Nancy joined a clinical drug trial to give back to the incredible research that allowed her to be where she is today. Her journey has...

In the second episode of this series with Jame Remocker, she shares what the BRCAinBC is currently up to, including their work advocating for population-wide genetic screening in British Columbia. She also shares about the vital community building that was needed for them to advance the mission. With the extensive leadership experience Jane has, she offers her advice for those looking to start doi...

For these next two episodes of the GOSH Podcast we are joined by Jane Remocker, who founded the BRCAinBC in 2018 to honour her late husband, Jeff, who passed away from prostate cancer. Jeff was unaware of his high risk for gene mutation because of his Jewish ancestry, leaving him to only know about his BRCA2 mutation a few days before he passed. Sharing his story, Jane narrates how the BRCAinBC ca...

On this episode of the GOSH Podcast, we are joined by Bianca Hayes, a fierce gynecologic cancer advocate. Hayes left Vancouver on June 16 and pedalled 5,900 kilometres over 20 days to raise money for ovarian cancer research -- a cause near and dear to her heart after her sister, Katrina, died of the disease in 2018. Sponsored by A&W Canada, Bianca claimed the title of the fastest woman to bike...

In this episode, Nicole asks Stephanie about her experience facilitating patient oriented research at the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative. They talk about some of the important learning lessons, strategies and tips researchers and patient partners can use when starting out on their patient engagement journey. They also go through some amazing resources to get more involved with patient-oriented rese...

We're back with Nicole and Amin! On this episode, they talk more about the process of navigating cancer as a young person. Amin shares more about the challenges she experienced including taking a break from her career and making the decision to freeze her eggs. She also talks about the importance of patient advocacy and how she is able to advocate for herself. Make sure to follow Amin Jaswal...

In this two part series, we're joined by Amin Jaswal who was diagnosed in June 2019 at the age of 29 with Stage IIB glandular adenocarcinoma of the cervix. Nicole and Amin talked about the process of arriving to her diagnosis and how she talked to her family about her cancer. Amin shares her more about the important boundaries and mindset that are important to her as she navigates this journe...

Dr. Lori Brotto chats with Nicole about her research on cancer survivorship, sexual health and mindfulness. She shines a light on sexual health and sexual difficulties/dysfunction gynecologic cancer patients might experience during the course of their treatment and survivorship. Dr. Brotto also shares how healthcare providers can have more engaged conversations about sexual health with their patie...

Debra is a strong patient advocate and has been doing patient engagement in research for several years. She talks about the importance of patient engagement to the future of cancer care and the legacy she hopes to make. Debra also shares some important learning points for researchers and clinicians who are interested in engaging patient and family partners in their work. For more information on th...

Debra Walker, a fierce patient advocate, shares her cancer journey after experiencing both cervical and ovarian cancer. She talks about the differences in her experiences...from her diagnosis, treatment and survivorship for each of these cancers. We also get the chance to dive into some of her motivation behind her work in patient engagement and what she hopes her legacy will be. For more informat...