Melissa Grosboll

The Many Faces of Cancer

Health EN ↓ 131 episodes

As a cancer survivor and thriver, I know how important community and support are when you are facing a cancer diagnosis. That’s why I created The Many Faces of Cancer Podcast. Each week I will be interviewing amazing people with heartfelt and inspirational stories from all sides of the cancer journey: patients, survivors and thrivers, caregivers, family and friends, and professionals. I may even throw in a bonus episode once in a while talking about things that are important to us all. We never think it will happen to us, until it does. This podcast will be about community, knowing you’re n...

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Melissa Grosboll

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Stop Trying Not to Die and LIVE with Deb Krier 09.04.2024 36:35

This week's guest is the wonderful Deb Krier! She's an entrepreneur and cancer advocate, being diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer in 2015 AND Thyroid Cancer in 2023. She has had over 30 surgeries in the past 8 years, due to several complications, and she founded tryingnottodie. LIVE in 2022. We have a great conversation about resilience and empowerment, finding joy and humor in the har...

The Importance of a Support System with Heather Pagington 02.04.2024 35:24

My guest today is Heather Pagington. Diagnosed in June of 2023 with rectal cancer, she would not be where she is today without a strong support system. Her story is beautiful, and her journey continues, with the help of God and her family and friends. You can reach out to Heather at hpagington@yahoo.com And please connect with me!! I want to get to know you!! You can reach out to me on Instagram...

Finding Fuel in the Face of Cancer with Nancy Evans 26.03.2024 36:42

At age 35, today's guest faced the realization of a cancer diagnosis. How she changed her way of thinking and how she lives her life post diagnosis are inspiring to all who know her. Here her story and all the amazing things happening in her life today. Find Nancy at https://www.thetimetogrow.com Or on Facebook and Instagram @nancyevans Her book The Feel Good Business Model is out now and you...

Navigating Metastatic Breast Cancer with Marla Blaylock 19.03.2024 41:06

This week's guest is Marla Blaylock. Marla is a wife, mother of 2 boys, and an entrepreneur, CEO of Blue Lotus Systems, Inc., a full service IT services company. Marla was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. She was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2018 and she's fighting every day. Her story is an inspiration to all! We talk about finding the right doctors, how import...

Miracles: Surviving Brain Cancer with Jodi Novak 12.03.2024 37:59

Jodi Novak is my guest this week. You are going to love her story. Diagnosed with cancer that has a 1-2% survival rate at age 27, she's talking to me 23 years later!! Relying on God and her family and friends, she's a true miracle. Hear her story and how she now help others going through similar circumstances. Here is a link to purchase her children's book Boo-Bear's Big Day: A...

Welcome to the Podcast/My story 27.02.2024 29:54

Welcome to the Many Faces of Cancer Podcast. I’m your host, Melissa Grosboll and I’m so excited to have you here. On today's show, I share a little of my story from diagnosis and treatment, to how cancer was a wake up call for me to make changes in my life. I also share what you can expect in future episodes, where I'll be talking with many people who have been touched by cancer in some...