Just Diagnosed

Send us Fan Mail Pre-warning: This episode was recorded before my dad entered the Hospital. We appreciate all your thoughts and prayers.  This week, we dive into the idea of the “emotional bank account” and how relationships thrive—or fail—based on the deposits we make. Steve shares updates from his new doctor visit, insight into the clinical trial he’s enrolled in, and the ripple effects of his b...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're back — and wow, do we have a story to tell. From Steve’s first flight since his diagnosis (spoiler: it involved a reclined seat and some serious emotional growth) to the highly anticipated visit to MD Anderson, this episode dives into what we hoped would happen… and what actually did. We talk about the treatment option that wasn’t a fit, how a Facebook post s...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 7: Dream Jobs, Second Opinions & the Real MVP: Mom In this week’s episode of Just Diagnosed , we lighten the load a bit — and laugh a lot. Steve gives us an update on his cancer journey, including the upcoming visit to MD Anderson, and shares his debut stand-up comedy set (yes, we added a laugh track — you're welcome). We’re also joined by Cristina McCabe (Stev...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we return after taking a much-needed pause to soak in a weekend of family, sunshine, and grandkid chaos during a staycation in Clearwater. From there, we dive into a powerful week of emotional highs and lows — starting with a heartwarming lunch with lifelong friends, a major medical consult at Memorial Sloan Kettering, and the emotional decision from a clinical tr...

Send us Fan Mail This is one of the hardest episodes we've recorded so far. In Episode 5 of Just Diagnosed , Steve and Kati sit down after receiving a devastating update. What was supposed to be a hopeful second opinion turned into the kind of appointment that leaves you breathless—not just physically, but emotionally. Steve opens up about the crushing weight of going from some hope to no hop...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for Episode 4, packed with updates, honest conversations, and even some behind-the-scenes fun! We start off with Steve’s unexpected visit to the ER!  Then we have our always favorite segment, "Steve's Side Effect of the Week," exploring the surprising twists and turns he's experiencing on his journey. Steve shares candid insights from his latest appoint...

Send us Fan Mail We're back with Episode 3 of Just Diagnosed ! This week, Steve shares some positive health updates, the unexpected side effects he's dealing with, and an inspiring visit from a friend with an incredible survival story. We also talk about our exciting new website—where you can now submit questions completely anonymously ! Tune in as we discuss treatment progress, staying...

Send us Fan Mail After a powerful first episode, Just Diagnosed is back with another raw, unfiltered look at life after a life-changing diagnosis. This week, Steve and Kati dive into the realities of navigating treatment , including unexpected side effects, balancing work and fatigue, and making big financial and medical decisions. Steve opens up about some brutal side effects he faced this week—i...

Send us Fan Mail Life can change in an instant. In this premiere episode of Just Diagnosed , host Steve McCabe opens up about the day he received his stage 4 liver cancer diagnosis and the whirlwind of emotions that followed. Joined by his daughter and Producer/Co-Host, Kati McCabe, Steve shares his raw, unfiltered thoughts on facing unexpected news, navigating treatment, and redefining what truly...