Explore every episode of the podcast The Many Faces of Cancer
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| Redefining Life with Incurable Cancer with JJ Singleton | 28 Jul 2026 | 00:42:29 | |
When JJ Singleton was just 27 years old, he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer—a disease he believed only affected older adults. After surgery and chemotherapy, he thought cancer was behind him. Just weeks later, it returned. Today, more than a decade later, JJ is living with stable but incurable cancer after a clinical trial became the treatment that changed—and ultimately saved—his life. In this inspiring conversation, JJ shares what it's like to live with cancer long-term, the emotional toll of isolation, why patients must become their own advocates, and how breakthroughs in biomarkers, immunotherapy, and clinical trials are changing the future of cancer care. In this episode, we discuss:
Whether you're a patient, survivor, caregiver, or simply someone wanting to better understand today's cancer landscape, this episode is filled with hope, honesty, and practical wisdom. Resources: JJ's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jj5145?igsh=cTA4YnhsajI2NTU= JJ's Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jjsingleton32?_r=1&_t=ZP-97ST10psUxS JJ's X: https://x.com/JJSingleton1 JJ's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jj-singleton-a275ab2a4/ OncoDaily 2026 100 Most Influential Cancer Survivors Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com | |||
| Living with Cancer, Not Dying From It with Kevin Griffiths | 21 Jul 2026 | 00:47:36 | |
When Kevin Griffiths was diagnosed with bowel cancer at just 44 years old, his world changed overnight. Since then, he's endured multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and an incurable stage IV diagnosis. Yet six years later, Kevin continues to prove that a terminal diagnosis doesn't have to mean the end of living. In this inspiring conversation, Kevin shares how cancer transformed his priorities, deepened his appreciation for everyday moments, and inspired him to create Cancer My Arse, a fundraising movement that's helping support cancer charities while encouraging others to keep living life to the fullest. Together, Melissa and Kevin discuss the importance of hope, why positivity isn't the same as toxic positivity, and how advances in treatment are changing what it means to live with stage IV cancer. Kevin also opens up about protecting his mental health, setting boundaries, and finding purpose through helping others. In this episode:
Resources: Kevin's Website: https://cancermyarse.co.uk Kevin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancermyarse/ Kevin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566560542684 Kevin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpgriffiths/ Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com | |||
| The Many Realities of Cancer Around the World with Carmen Monge | 19 May 2026 | 00:47:05 | |
Today's guest is Carmen Monge, Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor, researcher, and patient advocate working at the intersection of lived experience, research, and equity in cancer care, especially across different global healthcare systems. Carmen is the founder of MANO Beyond Cancer, a global initiative exploring survivorship through qualitative research, where she had conducted interviews with survivors from more than 60 countries. She also works as a researcher and patient advocate with Youth Cancer Europe. And the author of CAN-CAN, a children's book series designed to help explain the cancer journey, from diagnosis to life after treatment, in a holistic and accessible way. We talk about hope, cancer research, cultural differences and disparities in cancer care, the challenges of getting treatment is another country from your homeland, common threads among survivors globally, and so much more!!! Resources: Carmen's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MANObeyondcancer Carmen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mano_beyondcancer/ Carmen's contact info: https://linktr.ee/CarmenMonge Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com | |||
| Lymphedema Explained and How to Prevent and Manage it with Claire Margit | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:36:54 | |
Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with Claire Margit. Claire is a lymphatic specialist trained in all things lymphedema. -Perry Nicholson, DC @stopchasingpain on IG. Great resource, addresses the emotion behind the systems in a meaningful way. -Leah Levitan @lymphloveclub on IG. She’s a wonderful educator! Klose Institute: https://directory.klosetraining.com/ | |||
| From Lymphoma to Lymph Specialist with Claire Margit | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:43:08 | |
Today's guest is Claire Margit, a massage therapist, educator, motivational speaker, and a two time cancer survivor. These days she specializes in all things lymphatic, especially lymphedema. | |||
| Saying Yes to Connection for Healing with Kristel Strother | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:40:45 | |
This week's guest is Kristel Strother. Kristel is a psychotherapist at 413 Counseling and an amazing human! | |||
| The Blessing of Nurse Navigators with Renee' Herman | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:46:41 | |
Today's guest is Renee' Herman. She has been a nurse for over 40 years and has spent the last 6 as a Nurse Navigator for breast cancer patients. She was also diagnosed with breast cancer this past December. | |||
| Ease, Grace and Gratitude with Donna Mazzitelli | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:44:26 | |
Today's guest is Donna Mazzitelli. She is an award-winning author, writing coach, editor and publisher. She is also a two time cancer survivor. Surviving breast cancer is 2007, she went on a journey and created a brand new career. Seven years later she was diagnosed with anal cancer, taking her on a much more emotional journey and discovering ease, grace and gratitude. | |||
| Finding Support and Becoming an Advocate after Colorectal Cancer with Tara Lehnertz | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:39:53 | |
Today's guest is Tara Lehnertz, a colorectal cancer survivor. Diagnosed 3 days after her honeymoon, her journey eventually led her to the support of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, where she is now an advocate and a "buddy" for others going through colorectal cancer. | |||
| Solo Episode - It's OK to Not Be OK | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:19:43 | |
Today's episode is a solo episode. Technical difficulties in the recording of my last two interviews made them unusable. So while I work to get them rerecorded, it's a great time to talk about this topic. | |||
| The Importance of Mental Health Care and Cancer with Diane Simard | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:42:06 | |
My guest this week is Diane Simard, a powerhouse survivor and advocate!! | |||
| Asking for What You Need and the Power of Gifts with Elizabeth Graves | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:36:20 | |
Today's guest is Elizabeth Graves, a two-time survivor of endocervical adenocarcinoma, a less common and more aggressive form of cervical cancer. | |||
| Solo Episode - The Best Advice to Give and Receive | 26 Jul 2024 | 00:20:09 | |
Today's solo episode is something that has been on my heart almost since I was diagnosed. I love people who are supportive and there for their loved ones. | |||
| Raising Awareness for Living Organ Donation after His Kidney Transplant with Mark McIntosh | 12 May 2026 | 00:37:13 | |
Today's guest is Mark McIntosh, founder of Victory Productions, a Denver-based non profit focused on lessening the impact of homelessness, education inequities and America's growing health issues concerning organ donation and wellness. Mark lives with Amyloidosis, whose treatment spared his life but destroyed his kidneys. Thanks to a kidney transplant to save his life, he now advocates and raises awareness for living organ donation. He is also the chair of the 2026 Denver Transplant Games, being held in June. We talk about the importance of organ donation, kidney health disparities among people of color, his 10 year mission to bring Colorado back to the healthiest state in the country, the National Transplant Games being held in Denver this year, and so much more!! Resources: Mark's Website: https://seekvictory.com Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmcintosh/ Mark's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macanddoog/ Transplant Games of America: https://www.transplantgamesofamerica.org National Kidney Registry: https://www.kidneyregistry.com/ Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com | |||
| Aesthetic Flat Closure and Using AI to Help Others with Ellyn Winters-Robinson | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:48:20 | |
I'm so excited for you to hear from today's guest!! | |||
| Being Your Wife's Caregiver with Eric Blaylock | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:40:46 | |
This week's guest is Eric Blaylock. He is the husband of Marla Blaylock, whom we met in Episode 3. Eric has a very powerful message for everyone about what it's like to be your wife's caregiver. | |||
| The Power of Meditation for Cancer with Jill Disser | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:36:12 | |
Today's guest is Jill Disser. Jill is a breast cancer survivor who is on a mission to help others cope with cancer. | |||
| From Stage IV Ovarian Cancer to "Nancy's List" with Nancy Novack | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:34:46 | |
Today's guest is Nancy Novack. Diagnosed in 2004 with Stage IV ovarian cancer, her story of trust and gratitude is inspirational. | |||
| Solo Episode - Gratitude | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:18:18 | |
Today's solo episode is all about gratitude. The whole idea of this podcast is stories of hope and inspiration. | |||
| Living with Stage IV Breast Cancer with Beth Burniche | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:37:24 | |
We often think of Stage IV cancer as an automatic death sentence. More often than not, it's now treated more as a chronic disease. | |||
| Addressing the Stigma of Cervical Cancer with Dr. Cindy Trice | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:39:43 | |
Today's guest is Dr. Cindy Trice. Cindy is a veterinarian, speaker, serial entrepreneur, cervical cancer survivor, and patient advocate for Cervivor, a non-profit organization creating awareness to end stigma, influence decision and change, and end cervical cancer. | |||
| How our Child's Cancer Helped Strengthen Our Marriage with Andrew and Whitney Martin | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:41:11 | |
Today's guests are Andrew and Whitney Martin. Their daughter, Rowen, was diagnosed with leukemia at age 3. Their lives became all about her. Divvying up caregiving and still trying to live a normal life and raising a toddler as well. | |||
| Caregivers Need Self Care Too with Mary Grace | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:34:52 | |
Today's guest is Mary Grace. Mary was the primary caregiver for her brother, who battled and passed from pancreatic cancer. | |||
| Solo Episode - Walking for Recovery and Health | 30 May 2024 | 00:18:57 | |
Today's solo episode is all about the benefits of walking, both for recovery and health in general. Walking is the single best exercise you can do when going through cancer, in recovery, and for the rest of your life. | |||
| Keep Going... Even on the Hard Days with Amanda Ferraro | 05 May 2026 | 00:46:12 | |
Today's guest is Amanda R. Ferraro, two-time AML leukemia survivor, stem cell transplant recipient, and seven-time brain surgery survivor, who has turned her journey into a powerful mission of advocacy and awareness. Amanda shares the raw, real, and often unspoken realities of life during and after cancer through her website and work as a freelance blogger. She uses her story to inspire resilience, honesty, and hope in others navigating their own battles. We talk all about the mental and emotional toll of cancer and chronic disease, how every day is a new day, fighting to survive against the odds, and so much more!! May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Amanda's story exemplifies prioritizing your mental health. It's a must listen! Resources: Amanda's website: http://cancerisanasshole.com/ Amanda's TEDx talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/amanda_rose_ferraro_through_pain_comes_optimism Some of Amanda's writings: https://www.curetoday.com/contributors/amanda-ferraro https://www.inquirer.com/health/expert-opinions/how-to-help-cancer-patient-20191212.html Amanda's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cancerisanasshole Amanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandarferraro/ Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com | |||
| Supporting Your Body during Treatment with Justie Ellis | 28 May 2024 | 00:39:33 | |
Today's guest is Justie Ellis. Diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2023, she turned to her holistic background for support during her treatments. She discovered that by taking care of and supporting your body with the right supplementation, she tolerated and recovered from her treatments much better and quicker. | |||
| "Breasties" & BoobyTrap Foundation with Deb Jayne | 21 May 2024 | 00:39:11 | |
Today's guest is Deb Jayne, a successful event manager whose beloved cat ZuZu helped alert her to breast cancer. That story is so sweet, as Deb's journey as a whole. During surgeries and treatment, she received so much support, including numerous care packages. | |||
| Getting Back to Life after a Brain Tumor with Tyler Daugherty | 14 May 2024 | 00:34:51 | |
Today's guest is Tyler Daugherty. Diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 24 after years of symptoms that went undiagnosed. Even with complications from surgery and the looming pandemic, Tyler kept an optimistic attitude and continue moving forward in gratitude. | |||
| Finding Silver Linings with Lynne Williamson | 07 May 2024 | 00:39:53 | |
My guest this week is Lynne Williamson. Lynne is a 13 year breast cancer survivor and she, like so many others, has used her cancer experience to help others. | |||
| Twist Out Cancer with Jenna Benn Shersher | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:36:42 | |
Today's guest in Jenna Benn Shersher, founder and CEO of Twist Out Cancer. Jenna was diagnosed at age 29 with Gray Zone Lymphoma, a very rare form of lymphoma. Feeling lonely (there was very little information about it at the time and no support groups), she decided to dance, and ask others to join her on the dance floor. Out of that came Twist Out Cancer. | |||
| Solo Episode - Survivor's Guilt | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:14:02 | |
Today's episode is about a topic that I was recently introduced to and I deal with from my own cancer journey. It's about survivor's guilt. The feeling that, since my treatment wasn't as intensive as other people, I'm somehow less deserving of being a cancer survivor. Other people had it worse so I shouldn't make a big deal about it. | |||
| Thyroid Cancer amid Her Mother's Cancer Journey with Kim Marsh | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:38:45 | |
My guest today is Kim Marsh. Kim watched her mother experience multiple cancers as she was growing up, and then was diagnosed with cancer herself. She shares her own cancer journey, as well as taking care of her mom, and ultimately saying goodbye. | |||
| Finding the Courage to Leave an Abusive Marriage with Sarah DeHart | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:40:20 | |
Today's guest is Sarah DeHart. Being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 was a wake up call and helped give her the courage to leave her husband. | |||
| Stop Trying Not to Die and LIVE with Deb Krier | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:36:35 | |
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. | |||
| The Importance of a Support System with Heather Pagington | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:35:24 | |
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. | |||
| Fight for Yourself - It Could Be the Difference Between Life and Death with Demetrius Holiday | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:43:07 | |
Today's guest is Demetrius Holiday, pediatric nurse practitioner, clinical assistant professor at Georgia State University, and she serves on the Patient Family Advisory Council for Emory Healthcare. She also volunteers as an Ambassador and Mentor for Imerman Angels, mentors youth through Black Girls Smile, Inc., and is owner and CEO of DDH Health Education Consultants, LLC, providing health education to medical providers, patients and caregivers. Demetrius is also a head and neck cancer survivor and her story is one of determination and fighting every step of the way to get the care she needed. She has since used her own experience to become a better listener with her own patients and an advocate and mentor. As we finish out April, which is also Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, we talk about not taking "no" for an answer, the power of a strong support system, addressing disparities in healthcare, the importance of mentorship, and so much more!! Resources: Demetrius' LinkedIn: Demetrius Holiday DNP, MS, CPNP-PC Demetrius' Email: deholiday74@gmail.com Imerman Angels website: https://imermanangels.org/ Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com | |||
| Finding Fuel in the Face of Cancer with Nancy Evans | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:36:42 | |
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. | |||
| Navigating Metastatic Breast Cancer with Marla Blaylock | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:41:06 | |
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! | |||
| Miracles: Surviving Brain Cancer with Jodi Novak | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:37:59 | |
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. | |||
| Welcome to the Podcast/My story | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:29:54 | |
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. | |||
| Coaching Others to Rebuild Strength, Energy and Resilience after Cancer Treatment with Michael Griffith | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:44:42 | |
Today's guest is Michael Griffith, cancer recovery coach and former CEO with a background in high-performance sport. After navigating his own throat cancer diagnosis and treatment, while supporting his wife through a terminal cancer journey, Michael saw a gap that few people talk about - what happens after treatment ends. His approach focuses on rebuilding strength, energy, and confidence through a structured, performance-based framework. Michael helps people move beyond survival and return to a life that feels capable again. We talk about being a patient and caregiver at the same time, the challenges after cancer treatment, recovery strategies and the importance of movement and connection, finding balance in recovery, learning to trust your body again, and so much more. April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month and Michael's story sheds a powerful light on this devastating cancer. Resources: Michael's website: www.epicwellbeing.co Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-griffith/ Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com | |||
| Carrying Her Light Forward: A Mother's Love that Lives On with Nicola Nuttall | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:44:24 | |
Today's guest is Nicola Nuttall, passionate fundraiser, speaker, author, and campaigner to raise brain cancer awareness after her daughter, Laura, lost her fight against glioblastoma at age 23. She works with charities to call for change in how brain tumors are treated, particularly in young adults. She and her husband Mark also run the Be More Laura Foundation which funds research in the hope of finding kinder, more effective treatments for glioblastoma. We talk about Laura and her love of life and compassion for others, Laura's bucket list, the impact of a cancer diagnosis on an entire family, especially Laura's sister Gracie, how brain cancer treatment hasn't changed in decades, and so much more!! What a powerful conversation! I can't wait for you to get to know Laura. Resources: Nicola's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-nuttall-a1a212215/ Be More Laura Foundation: https://www.bemorelaura.com/ Nicola's Book - "The Stars Will Still Be There" on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/0f4ZMMGT Brain Cancer Justice: https://www.braincancerjustice.org/ Our Brain Bank: https://www.ourbrainbank.org/ This is the UK petition Nicola is working on at the moment: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/738881 Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com | |||
| Fertility Preservation and Family Building after Cancer with Megan and Mike Scherer | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:40:54 | |
Today's guests are Megan and Mike Scherer, co-founders of Worth the Wait, a nationwide oncofertility non-profit organization. After Mike's experience as a testicular cancer survivor and their own fertility issues, they wanted to offer hope and resources for others navigating the world of oncofertility. Worth the Wait's mission is to empower young adult cancer survivors on their path to parenthood. They provide financial support and educational resources for fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy while advocating for oncofertility within the healthcare system and beyond. Having both Mike and Megan as guests, we talk about cancer from both the patient and caregiver perspective, fertility issues from reproductive cancers, the families Worth the Wait has helped build, making their mission a family affair with their son Elliott, and so much more!!! This is a conversation that should happen so much more, especially in the young adult cancer space. Please share with those in your life that may be dealing with oncofertility concerns. Resources: Website: https://worththewaitcharity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worththewaitcharity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorthTheWaitCharity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/79794452/ Megan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganscherer/ Mike's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-schererwtw/ Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com | |||
| From Travel Frustration to an Insurance Solution with Fiona Macrae | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:44:27 | |
Today's guest is Fiona Macrae, first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and metastatic breast cancer in 2020. She is continuing to thrive over 5 years later with regular treatments. During her initial treatment, Fiona struggled to find travel insurance due to her diagnosis. She launched Insurancewith in 2011, an insurance brand with the aim of providing everyone with a medical condition with a fair and affordable travel insurance policy to cover their upcoming vacations. Insurancewith also supports charities that support their customers, donating over 250,000 pounds to charity over the years. We talk about diagnosis as a new mom, the impact of secondary cancer so long after initial primary diagnosis, the challenges of travel in the UK after a cancer diagnosis, working to change the medical questionnaire needed to get travel insurance, the difference between travel risk and lifetime risk, and so much more!!! Resources: Fiona's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-macrae-0510a55/ Fiona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamfimac/ Insurancewith Website: https://www.insurancewith.com/ Insurancewith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Insurancewith Insurancewith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insurancewith_ins/ Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com | |||
| From Colorectal Cancer Patient to Advocate with Tim McDonald | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:47:37 | |
Today's guest is Tim McDonald, author, healthcare advocate, speaker, and community builder who turned his stage IV colorectal cancer diagnosis into a mission for change. He was also the first metastatic colorectal cancer patient to receive a transplant from an altruistic donor, rather than a directed donor. Tim uses storytelling and advocacy to raise awareness and drive impact through his podcast Advocacy at Work, and his brand new book, From Patient to Advocate. We talk about liver transplants, living and deceased donors, directed and altruistic donors, advocacy and awareness, both at the local and national levels, the importance of vulnerability during this journey, and so much more!! I'm happy to share this great story during the month of March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Resources: Tim's Podcast and Blog: https://advocacyatwork.com From Patient to Advocate Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0hgeBsgD Tim's LinkedIn: Https://LinkedIn.com/in/timamcdonald Tim's Instagram: Https://instagram.com/timamcdonald Tim's Facebook: Https://facebook.com/Tim.mcdonald Colontown: https://colontown.org Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com | |||
| When "Incurable" Wasn't the End of the Story with Dale Atkinson | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:44:35 | |
Today's guest is Dale Atkinson, UK entrepreneur and stage IV esophageal cancer patient who refused to accept a palliative only health plan. Diagnosed on his son's first birthday, Dale dove into research and built his own evidence-based integrative strategy, combining standard treatment with complementary therapies and targeted off-label medications. His tumor and metastases have disappeared, leaving only a small amount of residual metabolic activity. Dale uses his journey to advocate for better patient education, earlier diagnosis, and access to integrative oncology. We talk about next-generation sequencing (so innovative), the full-time job of fighting cancer, collaborative care, this incredible cancer community, and so much more!! Resources: Dale's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579269482177 Dale's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dalejatkinson Dale's Website: www.peakhealthandfitness.co.uk Dale's Blog: www.thelifeorganic.com Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com | |||
| Healing Beyond The Cancer Diagnosis with Edna Castillo | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:46:11 | |
Cancer treatment often focuses on surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, and medications—but what about the emotional side of healing? This week, Melissa sits down with cancer thriver, speaker, coach, and bestselling author Edna Castillo to explore how calming the nervous system, listening to your intuition, and processing emotions can profoundly change the cancer experience. After being diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer during the height of COVID, Edna underwent sixteen rounds of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation while intentionally practicing techniques that helped her move from fear toward peace. Today she teaches those same tools through her Calm the Chaos of Cancer method. Together, Melissa and Edna discuss:
Whether you're newly diagnosed, years beyond treatment, or supporting someone you love, this conversation offers practical tools and gentle encouragement for navigating cancer with greater peace and resilience. Resources: Free Monthly Workshop: CALM The Chaos of Cancer™ Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com | |||
| A Chance Encounter Leads to a New Mission in Her Community with Rosemary Carrera | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:39:40 | |
Today's guest is Rosemary Carrera, breast cancer survivor who turned her personal journey into a mission to help others. In 2019 she founded 305 Pink Pack, a non-profit that removes the everyday barriers people face during cancer treatment by providing support such as transportation, childcare and grocery assistance. Rosemary is also a powerful advocate for equitable cancer care and access within the Hispanic community. We talk about being diagnosed with breast cancer as a new mom, how a chance meeting and conversation led to 305 Pink Pack, chemo brain and cognitive therapy, great ways to help someone in need, and so much more!! Resources: Rosemary's Website: www.305pinkpack.org Rosemary's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/305pinkpack Rosemary's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/305pinkpack Rosemary's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/305pinkpack/ Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com | |||
| Don't Let Cancer Get in the Way of Your Life with Josh Vintner-Jackson | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:42:54 | |
Today's guest is Josh Vintner-Jackson, diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at only age 29 and living with stage 4 since 2023. Diagnosed during COVID, living in Texas, he went through chemo in complete isolation. That experience of profound loneliness drove him to create Chat Cancer, a community for young adults navigating cancer. His philosophy for life: you can't control the storm, but you can control how you navigate it. Don't let cancer get in the way of your life! We talk about navigating treatment on another continent from your family, grit and determination, challenges of cancer as a young adult, peer to peer support, and so much more!! Resources: Josh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-vintner-jackson-91a5b650/ Chat Cancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chatcancer/?viewAsMember=true Josh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshvintnerjackson/ Chat Cancer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chat.cancer/ Josh's Substack: https://resiliencereborn.substack.com/ Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com | |||
| Liver Cancer and the Living Donor Process with Mark Morningstar | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:44:33 | |
Todays' guest is Mark Morningstar, a man with a passion for music. He's done it all, from school marching bands to Air Force Drum and Bugle Corps, to drumming in a rock band, to teaching music to high schoolers. He's also a liver cancer survivor, due to the miracle of the living liver donor program. The liver is the one organ that can regenerate and can, therefore, be donated by someone still living. Truly a miracle of modern medicine. We talk all about the living donor program and process, becoming an advocate for organ donation, healing and taking care of your health, staying positive, and so much more. If you're interested in being an organ donor, living or after death, check out the link below or register with your local DMV. Resources: Mark's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.a.morningstar Mark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark.a.morningstar/ Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE): https://core.org/ Liver Education Advocates: https://liveradvocates.org/ Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com | |||