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.
4/13/2015 —In this episode, we talk with Billy Paymaster, COO/Director of Marketing & Communications for Hope For Young Adults With Cancer and this year's Get Busy Living Award winner Katie Lundy. Survivor Spotlight on Protect The Pecs Director/Founder, Steve Del Gardo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/13/2015 —In this episode, we talk with Jenn McRobbie, breast cancer survivor, life coach and author of "Why is She Acting So Weird? A Guide to Cultivating Closeness When a Friend is in Crisis" Survivor Spotlight on Ann-Marie Otis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/13/2015 —In this episode, we talk with Emily Drake (Health promotion specialist, Cancer Fight Club) and Nick Iannario ( Assistant professor of health communication at the University of Michigan-Dearborn) as we highlight some of our CancerCon speakers and presenters in preparation for the inaugural CancerCon, which will take place in Denver. Survivor Spotlight on CancerCon Speaker Ethan Zohn and Lisa Heywood. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
4/13/2015 —In this episode, we talk Shaney Jo Darden (Founder/Cheif Creative Officer, Keep-A-Breast Foundation) and Amelia Baffa (AYA Nurse Navigator at UH Hospitals) as we highlight some of our CancerCon exhibitors preparation for the inaugural CancerCon, which will take place in Denver. Survivor Spotlight on CancerCon Steering Committee member Nancy Beth Gulker. Special Guest Host Elly Mayday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...
3/23/2015 —In this episode, we talk with Dr. Brian Greffe, (Pediatric Oncologist, Children’s Hospital Colorado) Stephanie Phillips (Family Nurse Practitioner, Children's Hospital Colorado) and Melissa Gilstrap (cancer genetic counselor and YA program facilitator at Parker Adventist Hospital) as we highlight the Colorado AYA Community in preparation for the inaugural CancerCon, which will take place in Denver later this month. Survivor Spotlight on CancerCon Steering Committee member Liz Harms. S...
3/30/2015 — In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kevin Murphy professor from UCSD and Vice Chairman of the Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences about his research in the use of transcranial magnetic therapy and chemo brain. Survivor Spotlight on Christabel Cheung. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/23/2015 —In this episode, we talk with Young Adult Cancer Connection's Dakota Fisher-Vance (Co-Founder) and Rachel Wetzel (member) about the growing Philadelphia young adult cancer community — AND the first ever Cancervention Conference. Survivor Spotlight on ovarian cancer survivor, actorvist, writer, and founder of Bald Is Beautiful Sharon Blynn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/16/2015 —In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, s Founder and President of Gaynor Integrative Oncology and Gaynor Wellness in New York City about his latest book, "The Gene Therapy Plan – Taking Control of your Genetic Destiny Through Diet and Lifestyle". Survivor Spotlight on founder of Life Coaching Matters Heidi Gottlieb. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/9/2015 —In this episode, we talk with Dr. Thomas Weber (President, Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation) and Katie Rich about the Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation and the first ever early age onset/young adult colorectal cancer summit. Survivor Spotlight on international motivational speaker and public health advocate Jessica Melore See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/2/2015 —In this episode, we talk with Vicki Barghout (Founder of Viver Health) and Dr. Beth DuPree (Chair of Surgery and Medical Director of Integrative Medicine at Holy Redeemer Health System) about ViverHealth and importance of nutrition with cancer. Special spotlight on Nerd Herd Running and Jamison Reynolds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#337 : Acupuncture and Cancer Spotlight: Ashley England Guest(s): Cynthia Hewett, Kaiya Larson and Alli Ward See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 336 : Alive Again Survivor Spotlight: Brandon Schwartz Guest(s): Chaseedaw Giles, Olimpia Lee, JuWan Bizzell See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 335: Prevent Cancer Foundation Survivor Spotlight: Kayla Redig Guest(s): Jan Bresch, Dr. Ann See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 334 : ITALIA RICCI Survivor Spotlight: Jenn Fickes Guest(s): Italia Ricci See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On the Stupid Cancer Show Season 15 Finale, we are profiling Fox's "Red Band Society", a series that follows a group of teens in the pediatric ward of a Los Angeles hospital. Joining us as we welcome Executive Producer Margaret Nagle and Stars Wilson Cruz and Nolan Sotillo. Survivor spotlight on Keith Walker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
DoSomething.org runs hundreds of national cause campaigns to help young people make a tangible impact in their community. Any cause. Anytime. Anywhere. Join us a we welcome Mike Fantini(Head of Product) to discuss DoSomething's Give a Spit About Cancer campaign. An initiative that helps young people run cheek swabbing drives to get people in their community get signed up for the national bone marrow registry. Survivor Spotlight on Michael Saperstein. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...
The Affordable Care Act is one of the most important pieces of health care legislation in our nation's history. Join as we discuss the existing/ongoing challenges with implementation, state specific information, and issues with enrollment in marketplaces with cancer rights attorney and co-founder and COO of Triage Cancer, Monica Bryant. Survivor Spotlight on Sven Reigle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...
Critical Mass is a powerful coalition of advocacy organizations and institutions dedicated to improving the lives of young adults with cancer. Join us as we welcome president and CEO of Critical Mass, Heidi Adams, to discuss Critical Mass's mission and impact for young adults with cancer. Advocate on Spotlight on custom wigmaker and hairstylist, Merria Dearman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The "Cancer Insurance Checklist" is a real thing created collaboratively amongst dozens of advocacy groups. Join us as we welcome Linda House (Executive Vice President of External Affairs at Cancer Support Community) and Elizabeth Hoffler (Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy at Prevent Cancer Foundation) to talk about this groundbreaking resource. Survivor spotlight on Heather Swift. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...
Join us for a broadcast exclusive with Dr. Leana Wen, acclaimed author of "When Doctors Don't Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests Hardcover" where we'll learn how to deal with a doctor who seems too busy to listen to you, her '8-Pillars to a Better Diagnosis' and more. Survivor spotlight on Deborah Ebenstein See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Inflammatory breast cancer accounts for 1 to 5 percent of all breast cancers diagnosed in the United States and tends to be diagnosed at younger ages. Tonight we welcome Terry Arnold (Founder, IBC Network Foundation) and Dr. Wendy Woodward to discuss this often misdiagnosed disease. Survivor Spotlight on Tolley St. Clair. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bone marrow, stem cell and blood transplants, oh my! Join us for an exclusive broadcast where we discuss all things transplant with Susan K. Stewart (Executive Director, BMTInfoNet.org) Dr. Amir Steinberg and survivor Sara Patterson. Survivor spotlight on young adult testicular survivor Thomas Cantley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join us for an exclusive broadcast highlighting the Young Survival Coalition with Jean Rowe, LCSW, OSW-C, CJT (Associate Director, Survivorship Programs), Medha Sutliff (Northeast Regional Field Manager) and Khadijah Carter. Spotlight on Vanessa Laven, founder of Survival Organs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join us of an exclusive 30 minute interview with Mark Waldman, author, lecturer and one of the world’s leading experts on communication, spirituality and the brain, as we discuss relationship between mindfulness, cancer and the brain. Survivor Spotlight on blogger Lisa Bonchek Adams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
For many young adults diagnosed with cancer, the fertility repercussions of treatment are often eclipsed by the primary objective of treating the disease. Join us as we talk with Gina Shaw (Author) and Shelley Nolden (blogger and mom to be) as we explore the options, risks and tough emotional and psychological issues of having children after cancer. Survivor Spotlight on Jen Rachman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...
It’s October, otherwise known as “Pinktober”. As we enter Brest Cancer Awareness Month, join us as we welcome our friends Dr. Angela Wall (Communications Director) and Annie Sartor (Policy and Campaign Coordinator) from Brest Cancer Action, a national, feminist grassroots education and advocacy organization fighting to achieve health justice for all women at risk of and living with breast cancer. Survivor Spotlight on Seporah Raizer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
Italia Ricci, star of ABC Family's critically acclaimed hit series "Chasing Life", joins us in-studio for an exclusive interview about her life, the show and how her character April—a twenty something, smart and quick-witted aspiring journalist who is diagnosed with cancer in the prime of her life—has made such a difference for the young adult cancer movement. Survivor spotlight on Vanessa Hood. Don't miss this special broadcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...
It's September which means it's cancer awareness month for pretty much everything except breast cancer. Childhood Cancer, Gynecologic Cancer, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Ovarian, Prostate and Thyroid Cancers all share the spotlight Join us tonight as we welcome young adult cervical cancer survivor Tamika Felder (CEO, Cervivor) and young adult ovarian survivor Lauren Horn (LCSW) to share their stories. Survivor spotlight on Marianne Stephan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...
We're kicking off Season 15 with a bang with Dr. Roni Zeiger, former Google Chief Health Strategist and Co-Founder at SmartPatients.com. Join us for an in depth discussion about a very interesting subject for anyone, regardless of disease. Survivor spotlight on young adult ovarian cancer survivor Tracy Maxwell, author of "Being Single, with Cancer" and Founder of "Solo Survivors" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...
2% of all chemicals are regulated for human safety and that is incredibly wrong. Join Lindsay Dahl (Deputy Director at Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families) and Lily Tse (Founder/CEO, ThinkDirty App) as we dive into the sketchy world of toxic chemicals, industry lobby groups, science suppression and more, and what you can do to make sense of it all and empower yourself to live a cleaner, healthier life. Survivor spotlight on Chris Wark, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
