Melanoma Canada

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In this series from Melanoma Canada , listeners will hear powerful stories from patients, caregivers, and clinicians from across Canada. We explore the real-life impact of melanoma, skin cancer, and rare melanoma diagnoses — sharing journeys of resilience, challenges, and hope. Each episode features meaningful conversations with leading clinicians, patients and caregivers to talk openly about their experiences — from early detection, diagnosis and treatment to survivorship, quality of life, and navigating the healthcare system. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, healthcare professional, or...

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Melanoma Patient Allan Buium 02.07.2026 28:04

In this episode of Spotcast, I’m joined by Allan Buium, who shares his personal melanoma journey. We talk about his diagnosis, the highs and lows of immunotherapy, managing its side effects, and his experience participating in clinical trials. Allan also discusses why talking openly, accepting support, and the outstanding care he has received from BC Cancer have been such important parts of his jo...

Marie Eve (KRABĒO) Transforme un diagnostic de Melanome en Mission 03.06.2026 37:10

In this episode of Spotcast, Melanoma Canada Board Chair Dr. Mario Chevrette is joined by Marie Eve Richard Tougas for our first French episode. Dans cet épisode de Spotcast, le Dr Mario Chevrette, président du conseil d'administration de Melanoma Canada, reçoit Marie-Ève Richard Tougas pour notre premier épisode en français. Melanom-What-You-Need-to-Know-Melanoma-Canada.pdf Melanoma-Canada...

Dr Sheila Garland - Sleep and Cancer 06.05.2026 31:43

In this episode of Spotcast, I am joined by Dr Sheila Garland, Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology and Oncology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Dr. Garland conducts psycho-oncology and behavioural sleep medicine research with an increasing emphasis on examining the mechanisms and effectiveness of interventions to improve sleep and other symptoms in cancer survivors. Resou...

Melanoma Patient Liz Zischka 31.03.2026 35:53

In this episode of Spotcast, I’m joined by Liz Zischka, who opens up about her stage III melanoma diagnosis and how it reshaped her life. Transitioning from semi-retirement to making her health her top priority, Liz shares the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and lessons that have helped her navigate this journey. Currently undergoing immunotherapy, Liz is living by a powerful mantra: Do it....

Dr Vanessa Bernstein - 20th Canadian Melanoma Conference 2026 27.02.2026 27:07

In our first episode of Spotcast, Melanoma Canada’s Podcast Series , Dr. Vanessa Bernstein, Medical Oncologist and Co-Chair of the Canadian Melanoma Conference, joins Falyn Katz, CEO of Melanoma Canada, for an inspiring and insightful conversation. Dr. Bernstein shares an overview and some highlights from the upcoming conference, reflects on her career in Melanoma and offers newly diagnosis patien...