The Cancer Project

Cancer Is A Joke: The Power of Humor & Community

What happens when you bring together three women who have faced cancer and believe there is still room for laughter, joy, and connection along the way? In this episode of

Young Lung Cancer Program: Breaking the Stigma & Bridging the Gap in Care

A lung cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming at any age, but for younger adults, it can bring a unique set of challenges that extend far beyond treatment. From navigating

You Are Not A Statistic: Keriann Engle's Cancer Journey

In 2019, at just 35 years old, Keriann Engle was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. An avid runner who had spent years challenging herself through marathons and ul

Embracing Humor, Community, & Healing with Julia Johns

When life handed Julia Johns a breast cancer diagnosis, she did what any comedian might do: she turned it into a standup show. Diagnosed in 2022, Julia underwent a mastec

What Comes After Surviving Cancer? Giulia Rozzi On Identity and Healing

Giulia Rozzi has built a career around saying the uncomfortable things out loud, and she brings that same honesty to her experience with breast cancer. After a bilateral

The Survivorship Collective: Healing Beyond Treatment with Anne Hamilton

Anne Hamilton was diagnosed with stage 3C breast cancer at thirty-five years old. Her treatment included chemotherapy, a bilateral mastectomy, radiation, and multiple sur

Clinical Trials, Cancer Research, & Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer with Megan O'Neil

At 30 years old, Megan O’Neil knew something wasn’t quite right when she began experiencing pain in her chest. Due to her young age and overall health as an athlete, her

An Ovarian Cancer Journey Of Faith, Hope, & Healing with Anna Focht

n this episode of The Cancer Project, we sit down with ovarian cancer survivor and author Anna Focht. In 2015, what began as a routine annual appointment quickly changed

What Cancer Teaches Us About Life, Family, & Planning Ahead with Brooke Unruh

In this episode of The Cancer Project we are joined by Tenaciously Teal Board Chair and attorney Brooke Unruh. Brooke shares how her experiences with her close friend and

From Lymphoma Diagnosis & Treatment to the Wedding Alter with Morgan Lunardi

The time after an engagement is typically filled with excitement, wedding planning, and dreaming about the future. But for Morgan Lunardi and her fiancé, AJ, that excitin

Dreams Delayed, Not Denied After Breast Cancer Diagnosis at 23 with Valentina Prince

Twenty-three year old Valentina Prince was preparing to start veterinarian school in the fall when she experienced a sudden itch in her breast. Valentina thought nothing

The Future Of Cancer Treatment: MRI, Proton Therapy, & Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Ali Fatemi

What exactly does a medical physicist do, and how does their work impact a cancer patient's treatment? On this episode of The Cancer Project Podcast, we sit down with Dr.

Redefining What It Means To "Beat Cancer" with Elissa Kalver

On this inspiring episode of perseverance and strength, we are joined by metastatic breast cancer thriver Elissa Kalver. Despite no family history of breast cancer, a sud

From Cancer Care Leader To MDS Blood Cancer Patient with James Williams

This week on The Cancer Project Podcast, we are honored to be joined by former ProCure Treatment Center President and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) cancer survivor, Jame

The Mission Of Courage Tees: Shirts Designed For Comfort During Cancer Treatment with Katie VanArnam and Casey Glazer

Beginning in second grade, seven year old Katie VanArnam and her family knew something wasn’t quite right after she had been experiencing extensive pain throughout her bo

Brachytherapy, Prostate Cancer, & Interventional Oncology with Dr. Ajay Bhatnagar

With over twenty years of experience, Dr. Ajay Bhatnagar joins The Cancer Project Podcast to discuss low-dose rate (LDR) Brachytherapy. His practice utilizes this unique

A Loved One's Glioblastoma Diagnosis: The Journey Of A Caregiver with Peyton Washington

On this sentimental episode of The Cancer Project Podcast, we welcome Peyton Washington! Peyton is the oldest daughter of Jenny Washington, former Vice President of Opera

Why Proton Therapy: Oklahoma Football Alum Karl Peter's Story

Pauls Valley native and former Oklahoma Football defensive back Karl Peters comes from a large family and is the second youngest of fourteen children. In this week’s epis

In The Middle Of A Miracle: Pediatric Cancer, Philanthropy, & Purpose with Brooklyn Hawkins

In the summer before beginning her senior year of high school, Brooklyn Hawkins began experiencing daily fevers, shortness of breath, and overall physical fatigue. She fo

Cancer Diagnosis At Seventeen Weeks Pregnant: A Testimony Of Faith & Family with Priscilla Ballesteros

In this powerful and inspiring episode of The Cancer Project, we are joined by breast cancer survivor Priscilla Ballesteros. At age twenty-eight Priscilla was diagnosed w