My Cancer, My Plan

In the final episode of My Cancer, My Plan , Men’s Health Mike is joined by Aisha Diallo of the Patient Empowerment Network to discuss navigating treatment options, clinical trials, and complex cancer decisions. This episode focuses on how men can make informed, confident decisions during time-sensitive moments in cancer care. The conversation explores how clinical trials work, what questions to a...

In this episode of My Cancer, My Plan , Men’s Health Mike sits down with Ken and Debbie Phillips to share a powerful conversation about caregiving and the shared journey of cancer. This episode centers on the experiences of caregivers, partners, and families who support men through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. The discussion highlights the emotional and physical toll caregiving can take...

In this episode of My Cancer, My Plan , Men’s Health Mike is joined by Marianne Gandee of Pfizer and Dr. Arif Kamal of the American Cancer Society to explore cancer equity and national efforts to close gaps in care and outcomes. This conversation examines how factors such as where someone lives, income, race, and access to healthcare can influence cancer outcomes. The episode highlights the Change...

In this episode of My Cancer, My Plan , Men’s Health Mike sits down with cancer survivor Jim Haselmaier and Dr. Akanksha Mehta of Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University to discuss the physical and emotional side effects of cancer treatment that men often hesitate to talk about. This episode focuses on how cancer treatments can impact mental health, relationships, work, intimacy, and overall...

In this episode of My Cancer, My Plan , Men’s Health Mike is joined by Dr. Katherine Baker of Tennessee Oncology, Michael Holtz of Man Up To Cancer, and cancer survivor Jon Treffert to break down biomarkers and genetic testing in clear, accessible language. This conversation explains what biomarker and genetic tests are, why they matter, and how they can guide personalized cancer treatment decisio...

In this first episode of My Cancer, My Plan , Mike Leventhal, a leading men’s health advocate known as Men’s Health Mike, sits down with oncology leader Tom Butina to discuss what it truly means to live with cancer as a man. This episode explores the real challenges men face after a cancer diagnosis, including information overload, knowing which sources to trust, and finding clear, patient-focused...