Episodes

Tonight we’re profiling ABC Family's “Chasing Life”, a new series that follows twenty-something April (Italia Ricci), a smart and quick-witted aspiring journalist diagnosed with cancer in the prime of her life. Join us as we welcome star Italia Ricci and Executive Producers Susanna Fogel and Joni L…

Join us for an exclusive broadcast spotlight on Seattle Children's, who, for more than 100 years, have been dedicated to providing top-quality care to every child in our region who needs us, regardless of the family’s ability to pay. We will be speaking with AYA Survivors Rose Ibarra (PR Specialist…

There are 22,000 diagnoses of Stomach Cancer each year, which a significant percentage increasing in young adults. Join is as we welcome Debbie Zelman (Founder, Debbie's Dream Foundation) and AYA stomach cancer survivor Jess Mac for an initiative conversation about this oft undiscussed disease.Se…

For this episode, we will be tackling the issue of caregiving for those affected by young adult cancer, especially children with sick parents. Join us as we delve into this issue with Rob Harris (Founder, RobCares) and Father/Daughter team Marc and Maya Silver (Co-Authors, "My Parent Has Cancer and…

Join us for an exclusive broadcast spotlight on MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the premiere global cancer centers serving over 115,000 patients annually, We'll be speaking with Ernest Hawk, MD, MPH (VP, Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences) and Anna Franklin, MD (Assistant Professor, Depart…

It's our final pre-show before OMG2014 kicks off! Join us as we welcome Huyndai CEO Dave Zuchowski along with an epic leadership panel including Alli Ward (survivor / VP, Programs, Stupid Cancer), Karen DeMairo (Director, Patient Access, Education, & Advocacy, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), Sage Bol…

Join us as we celebrate the upcoming 7th Annual OMG! Cancer Summit for Young Adults by welcoming rock star cancer caregivers Dan Crail (caregivers to Liz Harms) and Jayna Martin (caregiver to Ashley Martin). We will be discussing the complexities and nuances of what it takes to get busy living as a…

Join us as we celebrate the upcoming 7th Annual OMG! Cancer Summit by welcoming executive leadership from three OMG2014 exhibitor nonprofit AYA organizations (Heather Salazar (Executive Director, Pink Ribbon Girls), Michael Randazzo (Board of Directors, Survivor Glam Squad) and Terry Arnold (Founde…

Join us for a fierce conversation with health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn (Blogger at HealthPopuli and HealthcareDIY) about social media and the role of Big Pharma. For starters, is there a role for them? Tune in to find out. Survivor spotlight on Greg Grappone.See Privacy Policy at https://ar…

Join us for an exclusive interview with young adult survivor/blogger Erin Havel and WIBA/WIBF Retired World Champion boxer Terri Moss, who, through interferon treatment has learned to get busy living and inspire millions. Grant Besner (Founder, Llama Mama) in the survivor spotlight.See Privacy Po…

Celebrate the 300th episode of The Stupid Cancer Show this Monday with special musician/survivor guest Kiku Collins and the executive co-producers behind Patrick Dempsey's cancer documentary "The Peloton Project" (Ramsey Tripp, Director and Laura Davis)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…

Join us as we welcome back author ("Uncharitable" & "Charity Case"), disruptor and TED Speaker Dan Pallotta to talk about innovation in the nonprofit sector, Founder of Pallotta TeamWorks, Dan is also the inventor of the multi-day charitable event industry. Survivor spotlight Erin Skarda, writer an…

Join us tonight as we speak to Ulman Cancer Fund President/CEO Brock Yetso and Program Manager Laura Scruggs for an exclusive roundtable event highlighting their foundation's programs, mission and impact for young adults with cancer. Survivor spotlight Stephanie Madsen, founder of “Derailing My Dia…

Join us for an exclusive interview with Stanford Professor of Anthropology Dr. S. Lochlain Jain, author of  “Malignant: How Cancer Becomes Us” which explores why cancer remains so confounding, despite billions of dollars spent looking for a cure. Survivor Spotlight is on "Cancer is My Guru” blogger…

Bereavement from cancer is the one of the most difficult parts of dealing with cancer. Join us for tonight’s bereavement roundtable, where we talk to Justin M. Yopp, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, UNC School of Medicine, Dep't of Psychiatry) and Matt Herynk co-founder of Young Cancer Spouses about the…

Join us tonight for an exclusive 30 minute interview with Dr. Robert Zembroski, who rebuilt his bodyafter harrowing cancer treatment and is leading his patients and the public to the benefits of a therapeutic lifestyle, integrating nutrition, exercise, and stress management. Survivor spotlight on a…

Fertility rights are THE hot button topic of the year for young adults facing cancer. Research published by our guests (Marla Clayman, Ph.D, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Northwestern University and Gwen Quinn, Ph.D, Professor at the USF College of Medicine) shows shamefully low adoption of fe…

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and we're shining a spotlight on this horrible disease with advocacy leaders Tamika Felder Campbell (Founder, Tamika & Friends and Cervivor.org) and Shaundra Hall (Regional Director of the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, SW Division). Survivor spotligh…

Join us as we welcome leadership from the Cancer Research Institute (Brian Brewer, Director of Marketing and Communications and Alexis Feldman, Chair of CRI's Young Philanthropists) to talk about the latest on this topic. Survivor spotlight on advocate/blogger Dan Duffy, co-founder of The Half Fund…

We're kicking off Season 14 in style with a 30-minute exclusive sit-down interview with famed NY Times blogger, motivational speaker and young adult cancer survivor/advocate Suleika Jaouad. Joining her will be her long time boyfriend Seamus McKiernan. Chris Brewer (Deputy Director External Affairs,…

Join us for this exclusive interview with Debbie Wasserman Schultz (U.S. Representative for Florida's 23rd congressional district and Chair of the Democratic National Committee) The breast cancer survivor/activist is out with her latest book, "For the Next Generation: A Wake-Up Call to Solving Our …

Geralyn Lucas is an American journalist, television producer, writer. At the age of 29, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, wrote "Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy" and has since become one of the vocal advocates for the cause. Join us as we sit down with Geralyn for an exclusive 30-minute co…

The adolescent and young adult (AYA) movement has fostered big changes in clinical practice. Really? Yes. Really. Join us a we welcome leadership from Oregon Health and Science University's Knight Cancer Institute, Rebecca G. Block, MSW, Ph.D, (Assistant Professor of Medicine, HemOnc & AYA Oncology…

StartUp Health is a new model for helping innovation succeed in the health sector based on a simple premise: the best way to improve healthcare in America is innovation from an entrepreneurial private sector. Join us as we welcome Steve Krein (Founder/CEO) and Unity Stoakes (Founder/President) for …