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The Stupid Cancer Show

Stupid Cancer, Inc.art19.com

For over a decade, The Stupid Cancer Show was the unfiltered, award-winning voice of the young adult cancer movement. Hosted by cancer survivor and loudmouth-in-chief Matthew Zachary, the show ran more than 400 episodes and pulled no punches—covering everything from healthcare corruption and policy failures to mental health, survivorship, research, pop culture, and patient rights. It wasn’t polite. It wasn’t sanitized. It was real talk for a generation ignored by the cancer world. This was the show that built a movement. That gave the mic to the 15–39 age group. That told cancer what it could go do with itself. Brought to you by Stupid Cancer—the nonprofit that redefined support for adolescent and young adult patients—the show helped end isolation, build community, and give a whole generation permission to live, laugh, rage, and heal on their own terms. The archive still speaks volumes. Catch it if you missed it.

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Episodes

CANCER PREVENTION: IS THIS POSSIBLE?

Early detection. Prevention. Risk Reduction. Buzz words or the real deal? What does it all mean? Join us as we speak with Carolyn “Bo” Aldigé (President and Founder), Jan Bresch (EVP & COO) and Jim Wood (Managing Director, External Affairs) at The Prevent Cancer Foundation, whose mission is saving lives through cancer prevention and early detection. Advocate spotlight on Michal Moskowitz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Nov 26, 20131 hr 10 min

HOLISTIC HEALTH IN THE REAL WORLD

Everything you eat will kill you. True or false? Is coffee good? Eggs are bad. WTF? Let's get down to brass taxes on the issue of holistic health in the real world. Join us as we welcome Meg Harrison (Executive Director, Cook For Your Life), Susan Bratton (Founder/CEO, Meals to Heal) and survivor/health coach Francesca Giessmann (Founder, The Nourshing Seed) to tackle this issue. Emily Lingenfelser in the survivor spotlight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy ...

Nov 19, 20131 hr 8 min

CANCER AND CAREERS

Get a job! Not so easy if you've got cancer. Gaps in your resume, talking to HR, FMLA and wrongful termination. Oh what fun it is. Join us as we delve into this subject matter with Rebecca Nellis (VP, Programs and Strategy at Cancer and Careers) and Monica Bryant (Cancer Rights Attorney and Co-Founder/COO at Triage Cancer). Survivor Rahib Kinit in the spotlight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 12, 20131 hr 13 min

STUPID LUNG CANCER!

Lung cancer is a bitch. What's worse, more and more non-smoking young adults are getting diagnosed each year. What's up with that? Join us as we welcome Katie Brown (Director of Support and Advocacy at LUNGevity Foundation), Dr. Lynne Eldridge (author/speaker/lung cancer specialist) and LC survivor Kim Wieneke. Author David Tabatsky ("Write For Life") in the advocvacy spotlight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

Nov 05, 20131 hr 3 min

STUPID BREAST CANCER!

Young women CAN and DO get breast cancer. Join us as we welcome the leadership from Young Survival Coalition (Jennifer Merschdorf, CEO and Stacey Lewis, Chief Program Officer and Deputy Chief Executive) to talk about what's being done to address this healthcare disparity and meet the underserved needs of this population. Breast cancer survivor (and former Stupid Cancer Show co-host) Lisa Bernhard in the survivor spotlight! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

Oct 29, 20131 hr 3 min

STUPID ENVIRONMENT!

The environment sucks and causes cancer. True? False? What can we do? Let's find out on this episode of The Stupid Cancer Show with experts Lindsay Dahl (Deputy Director, Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families), Sarada Tangirala (Grassroots Coordinator, Campaign for Safe Cosmetics) and Nancy Buermeyer (Senior Policy Strategist, Breast Cancer Fund). Special guest Lori Thompson in the survivor spotlight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

Oct 22, 20131 hr 12 min

THINK BEFORE YOU PINK

It's October which means pinkwashing and corporate abuse for the cause of Breast Cancer awareness. Join is as we welcome our friends Dr. Angela Wall (Director of Communications) and Annie Sartor (Policy and Campaign Coordinator) from Breast Cancer Action. Think before you pink, be a smart advocate and learn how to fight back against the system. Special guest John Greene in the survivor spotlight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Oct 15, 20131 hr 7 min

"THE OVERHEAD MYTH": DISRUPTING & DEBUNKING NONPROFITS

The myth of "overhead" when it comes to donating to charity is finally getting it's comeuppance. It's time to think differently about causes, the public perception of impact and what's being done to turn the industry on it's ear to be more effective and transparent for the 21st century. Join us as we welcome VIPs, Jacob Harold (President/CEO, GuideStar), Ken Berger (President/CEO, Charity Navigator) and Art Taylor (President/CEO BBB Wise Giving Alliance). Survivor spotlight on young adult brain ...

Oct 08, 20131 hr 8 min

ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER

Join us as we welcome the oncology rock stars behind the /take a deep breath/ Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University’s comprehensive follow-up STAR Program for adult survivors of childhood cancer. Karen Kinahan, RN (Clinical Nurse Specialist), Kristin Smith (Fertility Preservation Patient Navigator) and long-term survivor Colleen Cira will talk about life beyond childhood cancer and progress being made to serve the more than 350,000 Americans in that space. Surviv...

Oct 01, 20131 hr 15 min

NURSING: THE MOVIE (FOR REAL)

Tonight we welcome the inspirational filmmakers behind the new documentary, "NURSES the movie - If Florence Could See Us Now". Produced by the nonprofit On Nursing Excellence, we'll be joined by film creator/director Kathy Douglas, RN, MHA (CEO On Nursing Excellence) and survivors Jonathan Van Nuys and Laurie Mathers who appear in the film. Survivor spotlight on survivor, blogger and health activist Jody Schoger. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Sep 24, 20131 hr 18 min

SEASON 13 PREMIERE: OBAMACARE - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Affordable Care Act is one of the most transformational pieces of health legislation in our nation's history. Join us as we welcome cancer rights attorney Monica Fawzy to dispel the myths and focus on the facts for what you need to know about how this law will practically impact your life. Monica is the co-founder and COO of Triage Cancer, a nonprofit that provides education and resources on the entire continuum of cancer survivorship issues to survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professio...

Sep 17, 20131 hr 8 min

SEASON 12 FINALE w/ANDREW MCMAHON

Join us as we welcome rock star singer/songwriter and leukemia survivor Andrew McMahon to the show. The frontman for bands Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin will share his story, some new music and where he's headed with his philanthropic efforts with Dear Jack Foundation Executive Director Steve Smith. Survivor Spotlight on Erin O'Leary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 30, 20131 hr 15 min

CANCER AND THE MEDIA

Cancer is so prevalent in the everyday news cycle. Do we grow immune? How has the media helped to shape the cancer narrative and what role does industry, journalists and the every day survivor play in being a voice for change? Join us as we welcome Allison Arden (Publisher, Ad Age & Author, The Book of Doing) and survivor Adam Baer (writer, humorist, musician) for a conversation around this very issue. Survivor spotlight in Matt Klein( Director, Biz Dev at Elite Marketing Group) See Privacy ...

Jul 23, 20131 hr 21 min

TOMORROW LAB FOR HUMANITY

"Science for the Benefit of Humanity" is the charter of Tomorrow Lab, an exciting new program of the Weizmann Institute of Science. Join Blair Cobb (Senior Director, Cause Marketing & Community Relations, AOL), Susan Schulz (Editorial Brand Director, Cosmopolitan Magazine) and Claudia Chan (Women's Lifestyle Journalist, Entrepreneur & Advisor) for an epic roundtable discussion about their vision for a better world. Survivor Tami Boehmer in the spotlight. See Privacy Policy at https://art...

Jul 16, 20131 hr 16 min

ASK US ANYTHING: WE'RE TAKING YOUR CALLS

It's time to open our phone banks for the first time and host the inaugural "Open Mic Night" for The Stupid Cancer Show. Yes, it's true, we will be taking your calls all night and hopefully answering any and all questions you might have about anything and everything. No hold barred. Seriously. We're hoping for a great show from our many friends and fans from across the globe and on the Interweb. Let the games begin! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Jul 09, 20131 hr 16 min

SELMA SCHIMMEL & VITAL OPTIONS

Selma Schimmel is often hailed as the "original" young adult survivor advocate, originally diagnosed with breast cancer at age 28 in 1983. The founder of Vital Options, a not-for-profit cancer communications organization with a mission to facilitate a global cancer dialogue, Selma's 30 year effort to right the wrongs in our healthcare system go unabated, having, among myriad other accomplishments, helped first hand to give birth to this very program in 2007. Joining Selma will be Terry Wilcox, C...

Jul 02, 20131 hr 12 min

TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT OF 1976

Of the 80,000 known man-made chemicals in our food, air, water, cars, homes and everything else, only a handful are regulated for human safety. This is not OK. Join us as we welcome survivor/journalist Emily Cousins (National Resource Defense Council) Linsday Dahl (Deputy Director, Safer Chemicals Healthy Families) and Nancy Buermeyer (Senior Policy Strategist, Breast Cancer Fund), for a "healthy" debate about the challenges faced in updating this law. Also, Andy Koontz in the survivor spotlight...

Jun 25, 20131 hr 12 min

SURVIVING CANCER: THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT?

As the world goes mobile and advances in cancer rely more and more on high tech solutions, living with and managing cancer means new solutions for survivors and caregivers. Join us as we discuss this issue with Alex Fair (Co-Founder & CEO, MedStartr), Jean-Luc Neptune (SVP, Health 2.0) and Dr. Carly Parry (NCI Program Director). Survivor spotlight on Paul Berman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 18, 20131 hr 7 min

"DECODING ANNIE PARKER" – THE BRCA1 MOVIE

Decoding Annie Parker is a breakthrough film about the discovery of the BRCA1 gene responsible for many breast and ovacial cancers. Join us a we welcome writer/director Steven Bernstein and Annie Parker herself, along with Susan Friedman (Founder and Executive Director, FORCE) to discuss this subject matter. YA survivor Noah Zachary in the spotlight segment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 11, 20131 hr 19 min

STUPID CANCER CANADA

Yes, Canadians get cancer and it sucks just as much for their young adults, despite a different healthcare system. Join us as we welcome four young adult fighters and survivors from our neighbor to the north—Jean Lamantia, Dawn Cleary, Deb Bridgman and filmmakwer Mikey Lang—to share their stories and talk about maple syrup (kidding). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 04, 20131 hr 12 min

STEAM VALVE: SELF EXPRESSION & EMPOWERED SURVIVORS

Cancer sucks any way you slice it but be careful what you wish for when you take to the Internet to rant, rave and share your journey with the universe. Tonight we welcome young adult cancer survivors, writers, bloggers and soap-box e-activists Loni Horn (@lanisia), Jody Schoger (@jodyms) and Eamonn Conrad (@eamonndc) to share the secrets to their success of balancing angst with truth and self expression. Stupid Cancer Chief Chica Officer Erica Reyes in the survivor spotlight! See Privacy Policy...

May 21, 20131 hr 20 min

COMEDIAN H. ALAN SCOTT + SIBLINGS MATTER!

Tonight we're joined by Suzanne Skala (Executive Director, SuperSibs), Melanie Goldish (Founder, SuperSibs) and Whitney Kvistad (Masters of Nursing Grad Student) to disuss the unique and unmet needs of siblings in the cancer journey, significantly in childhood, adolescence and young adulthood. Also, live in-studio, writer/comedian and testicular cancer suvivor H. Alan Scott. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

May 14, 20131 hr 14 min

TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER

Join us as we open the floodgates to expose Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a misunderstood variant of the disease that affects up to 25,000 women each year. We will be joined by Hayley Dinerman (Executive Director), Malaak Compton-Rock (Board Member) and Dr. Lisa Newman (Scientific Advisory Board) from the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. TNBC young adult survivor Rachel Pappas in the spotlight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

May 07, 20131 hr 12 min

INSURANCE & HEALTHCARE LEGISLATION

Down the rabbit hole again we go discussing the perils and pitfalls of the bureaucratic hot mess we call a healthcare system. Join experts Rebecca Nells (VP, Programs & Strategy, Cancer and Careers), Monica Fawzy, Esq. (COO, Navigating Cancer Survivorship) and Matthew Farber (Director, Public Policy, Association of Community Cancer Centers) for an epic roundtable debate. Survivor spotlight on Acute Myelogenous Leukemia survivor Jen Stewart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Apr 23, 20131 hr 10 min

CAREGIVING IN YOUNG ADULTLAND

The impact of caregiving has untold consequences on physical, emotional, and financial health. This amplified for young adults. Join three cancer caregivers – Lou Greenzweig (parent of a young adult survivor), Chad Rachman (husband of a young adult survivor) and Tonia Farman (bereaved sibling of a young adult) – who will share their stories. Also, Pure Romance Founder and Chairwoman Patty Brisben in the Advocacy Spotlight! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

Apr 16, 20131 hr 8 min

CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA

Join us as shine a global spotlight on our partners at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, a national network of cancer centers helping patients fight cancer using advanced technology and a personalized approach. We will be speaking with Carolyn Lammersfeld, MS (VP, Integrative Medicine) and Raed Rahman, DO (Medical Director of Pain Management) as well as survivor couple Jeana & William Churchill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Apr 09, 20131 hr 7 min

GAMING AND THE E-PATIENT REVOLUTION

Join us as we're joined by Richard Tate (Vice President, Communications & Marketing for HopeLab) and Shwen Gwee (VP of Digital Health at Edelman, Founder of SXSH Social Health and the blog Med2.0) to discuss the evolutionary changes in digital health and the rise of the empowered patient movement. Survivor spotlight on author and radio host Joni Aldrich (Caregiving SOS) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

Apr 02, 20131 hr 7 min

HEALTHCARE POLICY 101 W/RICK UNGAR AND WENDELL POTTER

Join us tonight as we discuss ObamaCare (aka The Affordable Care Act), and other healthcare policy issues with distinguished guests Wendell Potter (Author, "DEADLY SPIN: An Insurance Company Insider Speaks Out on How Corporate PR Is Killing Health Care and Deceiving Americans") and Rick Ungar (Political pundit and Forbes.com contributor). Survivor spotlight on young adult colon cancer survivor Alma Hachey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Mar 19, 20131 hr 14 min

COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS WITH "BEAST HUNTER" PAT SPAIN

Join us tonight as we raise awareness for National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with celebrity young adult survivor Pat Spain from National Geographic's acclaimed show, Beast Hunter. Joining Pat will be Andrew Spiegel (CEO, Colon Cancer Alliance) Cindy Borassi (Director of Communications, Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation) and Thomas Weber MD (Chair, National Colorectal Cancer Round Table) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Mar 12, 20131 hr 19 min

NATIONAL WOMEN'S CANCER CONFERENCE

Join us tonight as we welcome Karen Shayne, Founder and Executive Director for the National Women's Survivors Convention, a national effort to promote cancer survivorship in women. Joining Karen will be Kathy LaTour, breast cancer survivor, founder of Cure Media Group and Editor-In-Chief of CURE. Survivor spotlight on hodgkins lymphoma survivor Amber Vance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 05, 20131 hr 4 min
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