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I'm your host, Trevor Maxwell. I'm a stage IV colon cancer survivor, and I've got a message for other men: You don't have to go through cancer alone. Every week on the Man Up to Cancer podcast, you can expect raw, unfiltered conversations about men, cancer, and our experiences. My guests will be other patients, survivors, advocates, and friends from #cancerland. We'll tackle the topics of grief, pain, and the physical suck-fest of cancer. But .. PLOT TWIST.. we're also going to joke, laugh, ...
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When should you screen for colon cancer? What are the currently available screening options? What are the new options on the horizon? What about the rise of colorectal cancer in young people? These are the questions I tackle in today's 25-minute episode of the Man Up to Cancer Podcast. Got questions or comments? I want to hear them! Cologuard Fight…
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I'm joined on today's show by Joy and Isaac Moel, a mother and son from Iowa City, Iowa (Go Hawkeyes!). Isaac was just 23 years old in April 2019 when he was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer. He was otherwise healthy and had no family history or other red flags. Just when Isaac was gaining independence as an adult, he was forced into the r…
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My guest today is Ethan Zohn, a former professional soccer player, winner of the world's most famous reality show Survivor, humanitarian, philanthropist, author, inventor, investor, advocate for cannabis and psychedelics, with a special interest in helping cancer patients and survivors. Ethan is the co-founder of the global non-profit, Grassroot So…
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#KFG has been one of my go-to hashtags during the past six years living with stage IV colon cancer. But what is it? On today's throwback episode of the Man Up to Cancer Podcast, we go back to a show from August 2020. It's crazy to think that nearly four years have passed since I recorded this. In this bonus episode, the meaning of KFG gets revealed…
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Today on the Man Up to Cancer Podcast, I'm joined by super advocate DeMetrius Kee from Rancho Cucamonga, California. When his stepfather was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017, the ripple effect hit the entire family hard, especially 41-year-old DeMetrius. "It threw us all off. I spent several years in the health and wellness space and had no i…
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The Impact of Cancer Friendships, with Jay Abramovitch and Jason Manuge
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On today's episode, two of Canada's most helpful (and obviously handsome) cancer fighters sit down for a chat with me about friendship. Jay Abramovitch of South Mountain, Ontario, and Jason Manuge of Kingston, Ontario, were both in their 30s when they were diagnosed with young onset colorectal cancer. Jason is facing the challenges of cancer that h…
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How does a person find comfort and care when he is the one who usually does the comforting? The Rev. Ian Williams, a pastor at St. Helen Parish in Hebron, Indiana, is my guest today on the Man Up to Cancer Podcast. He has been living with metastatic liver cancer for more than three years. Father Ian is the leader of the Indiana Chapter of Man Up to…
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A solo show with your host Trevor Maxwell The stress of cancer accumulates, a thick and heavy covering that I can't shake. It builds with each scan, each blood draw, each surgery. It builds in the days between. Nearly six years in the world of never knowing. For 2,130 days the stress builds and my body and soul labor under the weight of it. What ar…
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When I think about today’s guest, which is often, I think of his thoughtfulness, curiosity, joy, his welcoming nature, his beautiful heart. Lee Silverstein is joining us from his home in Tampa Bay, Florida. Lee is a natural helper of people; As a career management professional, he has been a consultant, mentor, and coach helping students, executive…
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Our good buddy Joe Bullock joins the show to look back over the past four years of working together on our mission to help men facing cancer, and the new era of Man Up to Cancer as a non-profit organization. Joe's the Chief Operating Officer in case you haven't heard! Of course we get off track and talk about #decklife, Peeps, and gingerbread house…
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On this solo episode of the Man Up to Cancer Podcast, I read from Chapter 5 of my book, "Open Heart, Warrior Spirit: A Man's Guide to Living with Cancer." This chapter is all about how some very special people in my life helped me redefine the definition of courage in my fight against cancer. Here is an excerpt: Cancer tried to drown me. It was a c…
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One of the coolest and most exciting things happening for Man Up to Cancer for 2023, going into our fourth year, is the growth and development of local and regional chapters for our community. These chapters are creating connections where guys who live near one another can meet up for a coffee or a beer, or go to a ballgame, or dinner, or even rall…
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There have been a lot of changes since the launch of Man Up to Cancer and our Howling Place Facebook group three years ago. The world faced a health pandemic. Governments faced instability. Tom Brady went to the Bucs and got dumped by Giselle. But one thing hasn't changed: A lifelong friendship between myself and the one and only Joe Bullock of Dur…
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We're baaaaack.... The OG co-host, Kelin Welborn, turns the tables and interviews me about my independently published book, "Open Heart, Warrior Spirit: A Man's Guide to Living with Cancer," and the past, present, and future of Man Up to Cancer. Founded in January 2020, MUTC has grown to include: The Howling Place Facebook group of 2000 male cancer…
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My reflections on cancer and hope. Thanks for listening. Love to you, #cancerfamΑπό τον Man Up to Cancer
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Today on the Man Up to Cancer Podcast! Meet my friend Chris Taylor from Albany, Georgia. Chris was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2010, and he has gone through multiple radiation and chemotherapy treatments. He is a beloved member of the Man Up to Cancer community, and is one of 18 Wolfpack Leaders from across North America. Chris is a U.…
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Meet my dear friend Don Helgeson, a 3-time cancer slayer from Nanaimo, B.C., Canada. A recently retired Mountie of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Don has survived melanoma, colon cancer, and prostate cancer. He is one of my #LynchSyndrome brothers, and a man of wisdom, compassion, and integrity. Don spends a lot of his time on a new mission as …
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This is a special episode because someone listening — or a connection to someone listening — will have a chance to save a life. And it just might be you. My guest is Tim McDonald from Tampa, Florida. Tim is a stage IV colon cancer thriver, and his best chance at curing his disease is through a living-donor liver transplant. That means he needs a he…
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Time to lighten up the mood a bit! Join me and my buddy Justin Birckbichler (AKA the uniballer) as we play "The Game of Life: Cancer Edition" You have all played Life. Well, the cards are a bit different in the Cancer Edition. Here's just one example from our game: "Your nurse tells you it’s OK for you to eat breakfast, not knowing your doctor only…
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Today on the Man Up to Cancer Podcast.. Part 2 of our interview with the amazing Jacquie Emory. When we left off last week, Jacquie’s husband Rich, a stage IV colon cancer patient, was undergoing a liver transplant. The surgery was a success, but in some ways, it was just the beginning. “This is when the hard part begins,” Jacquie says. “This is wh…
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The Fiercest Caregiver: Jacquie Emory doesn’t accept the BS of cancer care, and neither should you.
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Jacquie Emory is a fierce and loving caregiver to her husband Rich, who was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in the fall of 2020. She led the charge to find him a donor for his life-saving liver transplant in November of last year. Liver transplant is still only occasionally used for colorectal cancer patients with metastatic disease, for s…
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Dr. Charles R. Rogers is a rock star in the field of cancer health disparities and inequities in men’s health. He is a behavioral scientist and master certified health education specialist (MCHES). Dr. Rogers is a tenure-track Assistant Professor at the University of Utah’s School of Medicine, where he founded the Men’s Health Inequities Research L…
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For today's episode, I was honored to spend time talking to Ed “Buddy” Cutler, who has been thriving for nearly a decade with metastatic lung cancer. Yep, Buddy was diagnosed nine years ago. Thanks to his self-advocacy and a phase one clinical trial, Buddy has far outlived his prognosis. He has become a beloved advocate for cancer organizations, in…
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Boyd Dunleavey of Moncton, New Brunswick, just might be Canada’s most stubborn and inspiring cancer survivor-athlete. Boyd is also one hell of a storyteller. He is a two-time blood cancer survivor who underwent a life-saving stem cell transplant in May 2012. Since that time, Boyd has finished 10 marathons — mostly because people told him he would n…
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On today’s episode, I speak with colorectal cancer survivor Dan Kenny, who splits his time between Michigan and Florida. Today’s show is all about cancer surveillance. As colorectal cancer survivors, we usually rely on traditional imaging including MRI and CT scans, and sometimes PET scans. We also track our disease activity with a CEA blood test. …
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The man, the myth, the legend Joe Bullock makes his 3rd appearance on the Man Up to Cancer Podcast to talk about: His recent visit to Washington D.C. for the Call on Congress event organized by Fight Colorectal Cancer. They are on a mission to make our legislators recognize colorectal cancer as a national priority, and to urge the National Cancer I…
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My friend Stacey Runfola lost her husband Rick to cancer in 2014. On this episode, she shares her emotional journey, talks about the lack of resources for caregivers, and provides excellent advice for those who are going through loss. Thank you Stacey for opening your heart and trusting me to share your story. 💙 #caregivers #caregiversupport #widow…
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“I’m that 1 in 833” Those are the words of my friend Danny Riggs of Houston, Texas. Roughly one in 833 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes. They face the confusion, stigma, and isolation of coping with what is primarily a women’s cancer. In today’s episode, Danny (in his typical no-holds barred fashion) talks about what it w…
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Four years ago, I was diagnosed with colon cancer. There were many times along the way when I didn't think I would be here to tell the tale. Through four moments, I give you a look back at my journey. These are four moments in my journey that changed the course of my life. Derailed - my diagnosis story. Shawshank Redemption moment - Get busy livin'…
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Black-white. City-country. Woman-man. Grace B. and I are different, and that’s oh so beautiful!
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Grace B. Charrier is a cancer patient advocate and mental health advocate, with a platform that is truly on the world stage. Grace is of African descent, lives in Brooklyn, NY, and she believes we are all global siblings, no matter what part of the world we come from. She has a background as a mental health advocate, working closely with Member Sta…
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As leaders in the cancer patient community, we are no strangers to heartbreak. The work of our daily lives intersects with unimaginable loss, the deepest kind of human pain. But we are also privileged to see humanity at its best. Because we confront mortality, we also come to know life in a different way, and the fuel of life that is LOVE. When all…
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Michael Holtz of Knoxville, Tenn., is a colorectal cancer survivor, advocate, author, public relations professional, weightlifter, and more. On today’s episode, I chat with Michael about his journey from being a cancer patient, to becoming an advocate. He encourages patients, survivors, and caregivers to volunteer for advocacy organizations, at any…
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Time for a celebratory dance… As this is the 50th episode of the Man Up to Cancer Podcast! 50 shows, close to 20,000 downloads, and lots of friends made along the way. As it turns out, a lot of people are interested in the topics of men and cancer, our experiences as patients, survivors, and caregivers, and the lessons we learn along the way. I thi…
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“As a dad, things are supposed to happen in a certain way, in order. Armand was supposed to bury me, I was not supposed to bury him… You have a plan. As a parent you think about growing old, you think about the grandkids.. all that stuff is gone… Every sort of fantasy, or whatever you want to call it, is gone…” - Robert Ramirez, Petaluma, Calif. In…
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Diagnosed at age 27, Jason Beaulieu of Millbury, Mass., has been fighting metastatic papillary thyroid cancer for more than three years. Music has kept him going. Jason has been playing music in some form or another for most of his life. But he didn’t sing in front of a live audience until after his cancer diagnosis and first surgery (which was 21 …
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Leah Robert wears so many hats, and she wears them all so well, it's kind of freaky. She is... Wife and mom to two girls, Lucy and Penelope Oncology nurse Entrepreneur and co-owner (with her sister Sarah Nichols Kelly) of Salty Girl Beauty. Philanthropist and co-founder (also with her sister!) of Foundation 4 Love. Leah and Sarah have been featured…
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Today's episode is an update on my personal cancer journey. I'm getting ready for major abdominal surgery #4 in the past 3 and a half years. I'll be going to Massachusetts General Hospital. A surgeon there will open me up and take out several small tumors from my abdomen. I may also lose a section of my stomach, because the tumors have been hanging…
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Today on the Man Up to Cancer Podcast... our red-bearded friend from Memphis.. Steven Barker drops by the show to talk about his crazy journey with lymphoma. Steven is part of the growing admin team in Man Up to Cancer's Howling Place Facebook group. He lives with his wife, Katie, and their two kids in a suburb of Memphis, Tenn. He spent the first …
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I was thrilled to spend time chatting with my friend Dave Nitsche of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Dave is an active member of the Man Up to Cancer community. Dave has always been able to rely on his body and mind working in sync. He is accustomed to pushing both to the extreme, as an ultra runner and Ironman athlete. He started doing endurance events …
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A second opinion saved Michael Riehle's life. It just might save yours, too. I'm excited to spend time on the podcast today with Michael, who has become a beloved member and one of the administrators for the Man Up to Cancer - Howling Place Facebook group. Michael, 32, is from Buffalo, NY (technically South Wales). He has been fighting stage 4 colo…
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Much of the world knows Patrick Dempsey for his iconic roles in TV and film, in what has been a truly exceptional career. I know him for something different. To me, he is a real life hero who has made life better for cancer patients and their families, including me and my family. In 2008, Patrick founded the Dempsey Center here in our home state of…
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Today’s show is all about our scars. Specifically, the physical surgical scars that many of us cancer patients have... And the emotional scars that go along with those scars of the flesh. My friend Charlie Henricks, a fellow stage 4 colon cancer survivor, joins me. I’m grateful to be connected to A LOT of cancer patients and survivors on social med…
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I called today’s show Chemo Zombie, because that’s what it does to me. One day I’m myself, engaged with the world, enjoying life with Sarah, Sage, and Elsie, then I go for chemo, and I turn into a zombie. I’m disengaged, sick to the very core of my being, drowning in that toxic chemical soup. I’m non-verbal, slumped in the bed or on the couch, and …
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Today’s Man Up to Cancer Podcast is all about The V Foundation. Founded by legendary basketball coach Jimmy Valvano, the V Foundation is one of the largest fundraising organizations in the world for cancer research, having awarded more than $250 million in research grants since its inception in 1993. In August, the V Foundation is hosting the annua…
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Cancer, Anger, & Airplanes Last week, I almost got into a fight while waiting to board a plane with my family in Baltimore... Naturally, that regrettable encounter inspired tomorrow's solo episode of the Man Up to Cancer Podcast. Served up with your Tuesday morning run, peloton ride, or laundry folding. For better or worse, this is a solo deep-dive…
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Man Up to Cancer is fired up to welcome Blue Note Therapeutics as a flagship sponsor! As someone who has experienced depression and anxiety during cancer, I’ve had the privilege of working as a patient advisor for Blue Note over the past year. They’re developing digital programs to help cancer patients cope with the emotional stress of our disease.…
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A solo show for today's episode... A long overdue update on my personal cancer journey, and reaching the three-year mark from diagnosis. OK, let’s get the bad cancer news out of the way... I have a peach-sized mass in my upper abdomen — nestled up against my stomach — that continues to grow despite my treatments. I call him Problem Child. We plan o…
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Dan Duffy is a filmmaker, video producer, author, speaker, blogger, and accidental activist. He is a testicular cancer survivor, coming up on the 20-year mark. Dan is the author of The Half Book: He’s Taking his Ball and Going Home. He lives with his wife and children in St. Louis, Missouri. Bio material from Huff Post: Dan graduated from the Found…
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Today’s guest is J.J. Singleton, a 33-year-old stage IV colorectal cancer patient from North Carolina. We’re honored to have him on the show! J.J. is an inspiration and a cancer slaying beast. He has endured 96 rounds of chemo, 10 major surgeries, hundreds of IVs, scans, blood tests, and the list goes on. On a recent episode of the Tonight Show wit…
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Michael and Colin Ferro - the Ferro brothers from the mountains of Colorado The Ferro family founded and operates Epic Experience, a non-profit that offers free adventure camps for cancer survivors. Think whitewater rafting, hiking, XC skiing, campfires, and really an opportunity for people impacted by cancer to make deep connections and in some ca…
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