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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

SPOTLIGHT: RALPH LAUREN CENTER FOR CANCER CARE AND PREVENTION

Join us for an exclusive broadcast shining a light on the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention right here in NYC. We'll be speaking with Dr. Gina Villani (CEO/Medical Director), Marci Brenholz (Director of Development) and AYA patient Danny Jimenez. Survivor spotlight on Tamika Phillips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 29, 20141 hr 8 min

CANCER MADE ME BROKE

Cancer is expensive. Period. Too often, you win the fight but lose everything thanks to crushing debt, medical bankruptcy, etc.. This is not OK and the folks at Give Forward (Ethan Austin, Co-Founder and Ariana Vargas, Director of Business Development) are doing something about it. Join us as we discuss our broken healthcare system, the ridiculously high cost of care and what people are doing about it. Survivor spotlight on blogger Sarah Dalzell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Jul 22, 20141 hr 9 min

I NEED A BREAK: CANCER RETREATS

Life is crazy enough without cancer. Toss that in, especially for young adults, and it's a big mess. Cue two incredible nonprofits worth knowing about that offer experiential outdoor retreats for young adults facing cancer. Join us as we speak with Nancy & Colin Ferro (Co-Founders, Epic Experience) and David E Victorson, PhD (Co-Founder, True North Treks and Associate Professor in Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine) Survivor spotlight on Mallory Doug...

Jul 15, 20141 hr 10 min

STUPID KIDNEY CANCER

Renal cell carcinoma is a very rare cancer that represents the most common form of Kidney Cancer; and it is occuring more frequently in young adults. With no actual preventon or early detection methods, if not somehow caught early, prognosis for remission are very low. Join us as we welcome AYA/RCC survivor Lauren Hassell and Dr. Carl Bischoff, board certified urologic oncologist and RCC specialist to shed light on this underdiscussed orphan disease. Survivor spotlght on Steven Robinson. See Pri...

Jul 01, 20141 hr 9 min

PARENTING WITH CANCER

Parenting while facing the challenge of cancer presents a litany of major issues and concerns, not the least of which is how to talk to your children. Join us tonight as we welcome parent/survivors Jen Singer, Adam Johnson and Francesca Giessmann to discuss this incredibly important issue. Survivor spotlight on Megan Hildebrandt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 24, 20141 hr 9 min

RADICAL REMISSION?

Join us as we speak with Dr. Kelly Turner, Ph.D., NY Times bestselling author of "Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds,” which summarizes her research in the field of spontaneous remission and integrative oncology. Survivor spotlight on Brittany Ross. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 17, 20141 hr 16 min

ABC FAMILY’S “CHASING LIFE"

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 Lefkowitz. Survivor spotlight on Jill Brandenburg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 10, 20141 hr 9 min

SPOTLIGHT ON SEATTLE CHILDREN'S

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, Seattle Children's Research Institute), Rebecca H. Johnson, MD (Assistant Professor, Hematology-Oncology, Medical director of the AYA Oncology Program) and patient Milton Wright III. Survivor spotlig...

Jun 03, 20141 hr 10 min

STUPID STOMACH CANCER

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 20, 20141 hr 8 min

CAREGIVING FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN

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 It Really Sucks") Survivor spotlight on AYA survivor and peak performance coach Jay Platt (Founder, "No Matter What!" Foundation) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

May 13, 20141 hr 12 min

SPOTLIGHT ON MD ANDERSON

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, Department of Pediatrics Patient Care, Medical Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Program). Survivor Kelly Herbert in the spotlight See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

May 06, 20141 hr 7 min

OMG2014: FINAL PRE-SHOW WITH HYUNDAI CEO DAVE ZUCHOWSKI

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 Bolte, PhD, LCSW, OSW-C (oncology counselor at Life with Cancer) and OMG! Steering Committee member survivor Melissa Weiss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Apr 22, 20141 hr 6 min

OMG2014 PRE-SHOW: YOUNG ADULT CANCER CAREGIVERS

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 primary caregiver to a young adult with cancer. Survivor spotlight on Jared Sweat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Apr 16, 20141 hr 15 min

OMG2014 PRE-SHOW: YOUNG ADULT CANCER ADVOCATES

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 (Founder, IBC Network Foundation). Survivor spotlight on OMG! Steering Committee member Paul Berman See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Apr 08, 20141 hr 8 min

SOCIAL MEDIA AND BIG PHARMA

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://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 01, 20141 hr 14 min

BOXER TERRI MOSS

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 Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 25, 20141 hr 4 min

300TH EPISODE-PALOOZA WITH PATRICK DEMPSEY (SORT OF BUT NOT REALLY)

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/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 18, 20141 hr 23 min

DAN PALLOTTA EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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 and curator for NationSwell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 11, 20141 hr 9 min

THE ULMAN CANCER FUND FOR YOUNG ADULTS

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 Diagnosis”. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 04, 20141 hr 11 min

AUTHOR S. LOCHLAIN JAIN, "MALIGNANT: HOW CANCER BECOMES US"

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 Kathleen Emmets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 25, 20141 hr 15 min

SINGLE FATHERS OF CANCER

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 coping with the loss of a loved one due to cancer. Survivor Spotlight on blogger Cindy Gross. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Feb 18, 20141 hr 16 min

DR. ROBERT ZEMBROSKI

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 author/blogger Annie Katz See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 11, 20141 hr 14 min

STUPID INFERTILITY

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 fertility navigation services across US cancer centers.Julia Wagner in the survivor spotlight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Feb 04, 20141 hr 9 min

STUPID CERVICAL CANCER

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 spotlight on Suzanne Kane See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 28, 20141 hr 11 min

WHAT THE HELL IS IMMUNOTHERAPY?

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 21, 20141 hr 10 min

SEASON 14 PREMIERE: SULEIKA JAOUAD

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, LIVESTRONG) in the survivor spotlight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 14, 20141 hr 8 min

CONGRESSWOMAN DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ

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 Nation's Problems", now available on the bookshelves. Survivor spotlight on über advocate David Dubin, founder of AliveNKickn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Dec 24, 20131 hr 7 min

THE ONE AND ONLY GERALYN LUCAS

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 conversation about her remarkable life. ePatient and author Fard Johnmar in the advocate spotlight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

Dec 17, 20131 hr 14 min

AYA PROGRAMS IN THE REAL WORLD

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) and young adult survivor Brandon Hayes-Lattin, MD (Medical Director, AYA Oncology Program) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Dec 10, 20131 hr 20 min

STARTUP HEALTH & THE DIGITAL HEALTH REVOLUTION

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 a vibrant discussion about progress, change and reinventing healthcare. Survivor spotlight on Tim Spies from Cut The Cancer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Dec 03, 20131 hr 13 min
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