Let's talk F*ng Cancer

In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie McNeil, Early Childhood Teacher, devoted mom, and author of the children’s book Where Is Ellie’s Hair? We talk about how a single phone call to a friend in crisis became something so much bigger than anyone expected. When Stephanie's close friend Aimee’s four-year-old daughter Ellie was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma in May 2024, the world their family...

In this episode, we're diving into Skin Cancer Awareness Month with a focus on melanoma and the science moving faster than ever. Colette brings an update on a treatment she covered in Episode 74, plus two more breakthroughs in melanoma care. Leah returns to a conversation we started last year with Dr. Michael Caney of CarThera, with new developments on their SonoCloud® technology. Leah discusses t...

This March, in recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we’re breaking down three important topics in colorectal cancer research, treatment, and prevention. Topics Covered: The BREAKWATER Trial We discuss the BREAKWATER clinical trial — a landmark study exploring frontline treatment for BRAF V600E-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer. We cover what the trial is testing, who it’s designed...

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month , and today’s episode is about what we can do now and what’s finally changing for the better . In this conversation, we break down: What cervical cancer is and how it develops Why screening and HPV vaccination save lives Common myths that still prevent people from getting protected And a practice-changing clinical trial that’s redefining treatment for peo...

Happy New Year!!!! To kick off 2026 the ladies bring back some amazing friends Abby — Episodes 22 & 52, Stacey — Episodes 24 & 64, Molly — Episode 36, Alison — Episodes 38 & 39, Cara — Episode 85 for a community discussion. This episode held space for both the heavy and the hopeful. Together, we dove into the awkward, often painful moments of communication that cancer patients experien...

In this episode of Let’s Talk F ng Cancer Spotlight episode, we sit down with Dee Dee West , a colon cancer survivor whose journey reshaped not only her life, but her purpose. Dee Dee takes us back to life before cancer. The routines, the assumptions, and the moments she now looks at differently. She shares how she discovered her cancer, what the diagnostic and treatment process really looked like...

In this month’s “What’s New” episode, we kick things off with some joy — catching up on life, sharing big updates, and celebrating  JULIA AND MATT GETTING MARRIED!  🥂✨  From there, we dive into the latest breakthroughs happening across the cancer research world. Each of us covers a different area of emerging science, treatment advancement, or clinical insight — and as always, we break it down in...

When bestselling author Cara Lockwood was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer in 2023, she didn’t look for inspiration in solemn pamphlets or dusty medical books. She looked for laughter, swearing, and straight talk — the kind of encouragement you get from your funniest, most unfiltered friend. In " There’s No Good Book for This but I Wrote One Anyway: The Irreverent Guide to Crushing Breast Canc...

🌟 September is HUGE for cancer awareness 🌟 This month shines the spotlight on: 🩸 Blood cancers 🎗️ Childhood cancer 🌸 Gynecologic & ovarian cancers 👨 Prostate cancer 🦋 Thyroid cancer In my latest What’s New solo episode, I’m diving into: ✅ Breakthrough drugs giving blood cancer patients longer remissions ✅ A 12-year-old’s inspiring story of targeted therapy success ✅ CAR-T therapies ex...

🌟 Spotlight Episode: Anne’s Story 🌟 This week on Let’s Talk F ng Cancer*, we spotlight Anne — a triple positive breast cancer survivor with an incredible story of strength and healing. Anne began her treatment right at the start of COVID, enduring her diagnosis during one of the most isolating times imaginable. After completing treatment, she faced another life-altering challenge: a divorce. Thr...

In this powerful episode of Let’s Talk F ng Cancer*, Colette and Julia sit down with Karen, who was diagnosed in April 2024 with lymphoma of the brain. What followed was months of intensive chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant at Stanford, and the battle of a lifetime. Karen courageously shares her journey — from the frightening first symptoms to the shock of diagnosis, the grueling treatment proc...

💪 Six years cancer-free… but the fight never really ends. This week on Let’s Talk F ng Cancer*, we sit down with Tammy — a Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer survivor — who opens up about the real life of survivorship. She shares the raw truth most people don’t talk about: ⚡ Neuropathy that doesn’t go away 🌫 Brain fog that lingers 💔 Loss of strength, independence, and at times, autonomy Tamm...

In this deeply honest August Spotlight conversation, Tammy shares: The ongoing challenges of neuropathy, brain fog, and physical weakness The emotional toll of losing independence at times How survivorship is not a finish line, but a lifelong journey What she wishes more people understood about “life after cancer” Tammy’s story is a powerful reminder that while the diagnosis may be in the past, th...

This week’s Professionals episode is a powerful and emotional collaboration with the remarkable Charlotte Bayala creator and host of The Cancer Caregiver Podcast. Together, we’re giving voice to the truths caregivers often carry but rarely say out loud — the fear, the grief, the quiet resilience, and the love that stretches through even the hardest days. This episode is raw, reflective, and full o...

🎙️ Episode 77 – Let’s Talk F*ng Cancer with Christine Kalafus Author. Advocate. Cancer survivor. Truth-teller. In this powerful episode, Christine Kalafus —writer of the forthcoming memoir FLOOD —shares her journey from delivering twins and a tumor, to navigating the silence and medical dismissal that followed. She pulls back the curtain on what so many women face: being told "it’s nothing" when i...

Today on the Let’s Talk F*ng Cancer podcast– Professionals episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Chami Saks, the heart and soul behind Serenity Wig Salon in Pittsburgh, PA! Chami Saks: -Started Serenity in her basement for Orthodox Jewish women—and it grew into a top-tier salon serving cancer patients, those with alopecia, transgender clients, and more  -Today, about 90% of her clients are facing hai...

This week on the  Let’s Talk F ng Cancer*  "Spotlight"  episode, we’re honored to share the incredible story of  Lauren  — a 15-year cancer thriver who went from Stage 2 to Stage 4 and never let it break her sp...

This week on the  Let’s Talk F*ng Cancer podcast , we’re diving headfirst into the future of brain cancer treatment with none other than  Dr. Michael Canney , Chief Scientific Officer at  Carthera  — the minds behind the&nbsp...

Join Colette, Leah, and Julia for May's "What's New" as they explore the latest developments in cancer news and research. In today’s episode, the trio delves into some groundbreaking treatments currently in stage 3 trials for advanced melanoma. Julia also shares valuable insights on bladder cancer, highlighting some hopeful new therapies on the horizon. Be sure to check the links in the show notes...

WERE BACK!!! Join the ladies for this weeks all new Spotlight/Professionals episode with Anne Front, LMFT. Anne is a pallative family therapist, advanced pallative hospice social worker and certified grief recovery therapist, cancer survivor and spouse of a cancer thriver. Find Anne at the links below Tik Tok @annefrontlmft Substack @annefrontlmft

In this week’s "Spotlight" episode we have the pleasure of introducing Michelle, a remarkable survivor of stage 3b triple-negative breast cancer. At 41, she balances her roles as a talented writer, devoted mother, and loving wife, while also navigating her personal healing journey. Join us as we delve into Michelle's inspiring story.

It's that time of the month for "What's New" in cancer news and research. This month the ladies discuss a new center focused on young onset colorectal and gastric cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering and a new medication combonation for metatatic colon cancer as a second line treatment, showing hope in progression free survival. See resource links below Memorial Sloan Kettering: Young onset colorect...

Join the ladies for this weeks Professionals/Spotlight episode with Triple Neagtive breast cancer survivor and Lifestyle Medicine Pyhsician Dr. Marisa Kearney. Marisa shares her journey with triple negative breast cancer and how her journey as a cancer patient and ER an ERphysician led her to becoming a Lifestyle Medicine Physician. @drmarisalifestylemedicine

Join Colette and Leah for this weeks Professionals episode featuring Annika. Annika is running a national campaign, CanSER. The mission of CanSER is "To build a familiar and trustable national system for the emotional support of cancer patients" Listen to this exciting episode to find out more about Annikas mission. Please endore her mission below and follow her progress and social media. CanSER C...

The ladies are fired up! Tune in as they tackle the deceit surrounding cancer frauds and their effects on the authentic cancer community and trustworthy support groups. They dive into the stories of Amanda Riley, a notorious cancer con artist for a decade, and Belle Gibson, who authored a book and developed an app on Apple, falsely asserting she had triumphed over terminal cancer through her recip...