The Childhood Cancer Perspective

In this conversation, Curtis interviews Cara, a mother whose son Cameron was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. They discuss the challenges and misconceptions surrounding pediatric cancer, including the resilience of children, the ongoing fear of relapse, and the lack of funding and research for pediatric cancers. They also highlight the importance of finding the right medical team and ad...

In this conversation, Curtis and Amy discuss their experiences with childhood cancer and the challenges they have faced. They highlight the lack of support and funding for pediatric cancer research and the need for early detection. They also discuss the emotional toll that a cancer diagnosis takes on families and the differences in how parents handle the situation. They emphasize the importance of...

In this conversation, Curtis and Amy discuss their experiences with childhood cancer and the challenges they have faced. They highlight the lack of support and funding for pediatric cancer research and theneed for early detection. They also discuss the emotional toll that a cancer diagnosis takes on families and the differences in how parents handle the situation. They emphasize the importance of...

This week and next week i speak to Shelby Nadeau, Mom to Warrior Stryder, Diagnosed with Neuroblastoma and Recently ringing the bell to signal the end of active treatment, it covers the challenges, experiences, and emotions of the family throughout the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery process. The conversation also highlights the lack of support and understanding from the outside world and the i...

This week and next week i speak to Shelby Nadeau, Mom to Warrior Stryder, Diagnosed with Neuroblastoma and Recently ringing the bell to signal the end of active treatment, it covers the challenges, experiences, and emotions of the family throughout the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery process. The conversation also highlights the lack of support and understanding from the outside world and the i...

The conversation introduces the Brooklyn Miller Foundation and its mission to help children with cancer through personalized gifts and support programs. The conversation delves into the emotional roller coaster of childhood cancer, the impact on families, and the importance of raising awareness and community support. The conversation covers the challenges faced by parents of children with cancer,...

The conversation introduces the Brooklyn Miller Foundation and its mission to help children with cancer through personalized gifts and support programs. The conversation delves into the emotional roller coaster of childhood cancer, the impact on families, and the importance of raising awareness and community support. The conversation covers the challenges faced by parents of children with cancer,...

In this conversation, Curtis interviews Kathleen Ruddy, the CEO of the St. Baldrick's Foundation, about their work in funding pediatric cancer research. They discuss the challenges of funding research for childhood cancer, the need for more support and resources, and the importance of collaboration and sharing information among doctors and hospitals. They also emphasize the impact of childhood...

In this conversation, Curtis interviews Kathleen Ruddy, the CEO of the St. Baldrick's Foundation, about their work in funding pediatric cancer research. They discuss the challenges of funding research for childhood cancer, the need for more support and resources, and the importance of collaboration and sharing information among doctors and hospitals. They also emphasize the impact of childhood...

In this conversation, Curtis interviews Austin from Faith and Healing Arts, an organization that displays and sells art created by children affected by childhood cancer. They discuss their personal experiences with pediatric cancer, the challenges they faced with the medical system and insurance companies, and the need for more funding and awareness for childhood cancer. They also highlight the im...

The conversation details the journey of a family dealing with childhood cancer, their nonprofit efforts, and the impact of social media in connecting with other families and organizations. The discussion also covers the Rylan Strong Network, its inspiration, and its focus on supporting families battling childhood cancer. The conversation delves into the financial struggles of families, the need fo...

In this conversation, Curtis interviews Austin from Faith and Healing Arts, an organization that displays and sells art created by children affected by childhood cancer. They discuss their personal experiences with pediatric cancer, the challenges they faced with the medical system and insurance companies, and the need for more funding and awareness for childhood cancer. They also highlight the im...

In this episode, Curtis interviews Sam, the mother of a child named Zeke who was diagnosed with cancer. They discuss Zeke's journey from diagnosis to remission, the challenges they faced, and the guilt that can come with surviving while others do not. Sam also shares how they started an organization called Forever in a Moment to support children with cancer and their families. They talk about...

Summary In this episode, Curtis interviews Lori Williams, a mother, advocate, and author, about her experience with childhood cancer. Lori shares her journey as a parent of a child with leukemia and the impact it had on her family. She discusses the challenges of treatment, the trauma experienced by both the child and the parent, and the need for support for cancer families. Lori also talks about...

Leia Hunt, the founder of Leah's Kids, shares her personal journey as a retinoblastoma cancer survivor and how it inspired her to start a nonprofit organization. Leah's Kids brings hope and support to families battling pediatric cancer through direct donations, dream parties, mental health retreats, and initiatives like battle plan journals and grief journals. They also published a childre...

Ali Hornung shares her personal journey of how she got involved in pediatric cancer advocacy and founded the Glimmer of Hope Foundation. She recounts her special connection with a young girl named Ella who battled leukemia and the impact Ella had on her life. Ali discusses the importance of using her voice to make a difference and the power of advocacy in the fight against pediatric cancer. She al...

This week I spoke to Mark Linder of DC Strong about his perspective as a father , advocate, and fighter for our Warriors. We met them during Jaycee's battle not too long before Christmas 2020. As fathers we experience a different level of grief by way of culture and history, but together we hope to crush that stigma and make it normal to ask for help. Check out his next venture at https://www....

Today I discuss the day-to-day life after the loss of a child and how you grieve or move forward is a choice and never wrong. It's a shitty situation that i hope my words can help.

Today we talk to my good friend Coral about her daughter Luna and her organization Luna's Everglow, as well as so many great behind the scenes unfiltered topics related to the childhood cancer community.

You are your child's biggest voice, be strong, be confident and make sure you are heard!

Another Scary moment captured and shared to further give insight to our daughters fight with Pediatric Brain Cancer.

Ever wonder what we do outside of the studio, or how we interact with our followers? Here's your chance to see just that and in this episode we reveal our next project

Diagnosis Right into treatment, the initial stage of shock can prevent us from taking the time to look up all options available at the time.

This week we revisit our first and second episode and where we began. I am renovating my studio and should be back next week with a brand new episode.

Today i detail Jaycee's treatment plan and how years later we question whether or not it was correct.