Finding Chemo Podcast

Winner of the 2016 San Francisco International Comedy Competition, Jay has seen (and been through) it all. He joins us to talk about surviving a pituitary tumor and medical conditions too numerous to mention. Not to worry, he tells us everything with his trademark darkly uplifting humor.

Cancer has met its match in our new friend Leyli Woodfield, who joins us to share her story. Whether building a community online or in her own neighborhood, Leyli illustrates why cancer is the underdog. The smart money is on her.

We chat with one of the headliners of our upcoming Comedy Benefit Tour, Rod Long. He'll be appearing April 22 at the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane.Get your tickets at Ticketswest.com!

The Finding Chemo Comedy Tour is coming to Spokane to benefit Sacred Heart Children's Hospital! We spend a few minutes talking with one of our tour comics Geoff Young. Get your tickets for the April 22 show at Ticketswest.com!

What's the difference between chemotherapy and immunotherapy? Gamma knife vs. Cyberknife?Nick's Medical Oncologist Dr. Arvind Chaudrhy explains it all (along with why you should always get a second opinion).

Shane Pearce is the Director of Urologic Oncology at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA. He talks with us about advances in robotic surgery, immunotherapy, and why the Sears Tower isn't a reliable unit of measurement!

Brandy was drawn to helping people after losing family members to cancer. She tells us why it's important for patients and caregivers to know they have the right to ask questions, and that the medical community has a responsibility to answer them.

Let's take a break from talking about cancer and enjoy some vintage comedy bits from the radio show Nick and Eric produced way back in the 90's. Merry Christmas to all!

Out-of-pocket vs. deductible? Medicare Advantage? "Dual Complete" coverage? Bonnie helps us sort out the maze of insurance plans, enrollment periods and common mistakes some people make along the way, including why you should NEVER enroll over the phone!

Dr. Sharrett is Nick's radiation oncologist. He shares his advice, experiences and positive outlook for the future of cancer treatment.

Nick and producer Eric talk about the things that made them who they are and why they're thankful for them, including you, our beloved listeners!

Brett Sweet was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 19, and testicular cancer followed. Now a healthy father of 4 and a pastor, he tells us why there is room for both faith AND science, why you should never trust "Dr. Google", and how Pink Floyd is probably the best choice while getting a PET scan.

31 brain tumors is bad enough, but a million dollars in bills?? Let's listen to Steve as he tells us what's going on and how he's dealing with it. Nick gives some advice on how to eliminate co-pays, some extra benefits you may not know about, and why Pink's music has something to say.

Long-time friend and accomplished musician Chris Reiser was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and given 4-6 weeks to live. That was ELEVEN YEARS AGO. He tells us what he learned along the way, how he connected with family (some whom he'd never even met), and shares his musical inspiration with us. Plus: Abraham Lincoln channels Rodney Dangerfield, Nick talks about why "The Mummy" was his friend while quarantined with COVID (all while getting cancer treatment, can he get a break?!) and we talk about how friends and music can help light the way through darkness. Let's have a laugh, why not?

Our friend Tim lost his wife to cancer in 2012, and has gone on to find happiness in a new chapter. He talks about (accidentally) getting high on his wife's supply, the importance of asking about the kids, and how he has gained a better understanding of the human condition.

Just a quick checkin with our Fearless Leader to chat about his birthday. Please send birthday wishes to findingchemopodcast@gmail.com!

Nick is taking a break this week, but it's only to let his wife Lin join us and speak openly about HER experiences! She talks about dealing with "Covid Fog and Chemo Brain", the importance of maintaining your own identity, and how her faith has given her strength in uncertain times.

Diagnosed with leukemia at age 4, "cured" at age 9, then...WHAT?? Blindness struck at age 32. Justin tells us how he stays engaged, why he still loves the Washington Huskies, and how his guide dog Winnie showed him that there is still plenty of love to go around.

Fred Manz is a registered nurse responsible for administering chemo treatments, and gives us a look into what it's like to help hundreds of patients while maintaining a great attitude!

Mike has been dealing with bladder cancer since 1998. He joins us to discuss his Don Rickles connection, explain why pirates would have trouble with a pegleg (he speaks from experience), and the biggest question of all: can prosthetic limbs fight crime? You'll find his approach informative, inspiring, and entirely inappropriate for kids. Who are you to argue? He's got cancer!Check out his work at mikewallywalter.com

Host Nick Theisen is also the Very Special Guest this week, and discusses his journey along with his never-ending search for the lighter side!

Comedian and photographer Rod Long got his cancer diagnosis in 2018. He shares journey with us, along with the challenges of hospital food and adjusting to the "new normal". Follow Rod on IG: rodlong77