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Be Here Now is a raw and intimate documentary film currently in production which chronicles the cancer journey of actor Andy Whitfield and his wife Vashti and inspires all of us to live life fearlessly. Andy became an international star in 2009 when he was cast in the lead role in the hit television show, “Spartacus: Blood and Sand.” While seemingly on top of the world, Andy was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins lymphoma at the end of the first season and passed away in September 2011. But Be Here Now, is not a film just about cancer. Its message throughout is that life is to be lived without fear and that all people should go after their dreams, no matter what. Andy and Vashti both believe that every individual is capable of making extraordinary things happen. Join us for a conversation with Vashti Whitfield and Lilibet Foster, the film's director and producer.

Tune in Tuesday, July 17th to hear how a person's race could affect their chance of surviving breast cancer. As many know, a person's experience with a breast cancer diagnosis, their treatment and their risk of dying is very different depending on the race of that patient. Dr. Steven Whitman, Director of the Sinai Health Institute and Marc Hurlbert, Executive Director of the Avon Foundation's global breast cancer programs discuss their new study of this racial disparity across the U.S.'s 25 largest cities and the implications of their research.

In partnership with the Research Advocacy Network, CSC presents a show on the role of tissue sampling in the cancer continuum. Did you know that tissue can be donated at any point in one's life, as well as from those living with cancer, and their family members? Learn more with Dr. LaBaer, Director of the Virginia G. Piper Center for Personalized Diagnostics at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University and Kay Kays, a four-time pancreatic cancer survivor and patient advocate with Research Advocacy Network.

Writing has the power to elevate the spirit and the mind, to bring solace and understanding. Join us for a conversation with columnist Suleika Jaouad who writes a weekly column for the NY Times' Well section called Life Interrupted which chronicles her journey as a young adult with cancer and Meredith Ruden, an Oncology Social Worker who implemented the Healing With Words workshop at Mt. Sinai Hospital.

On today's episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses what to do when your Valentine is diagnosed with cancer. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by husband and wife Ana and Victor and Suzanne Geffen Mintz, President/Co-founder of the National Family Caregivers Association who will talk about what it means to be a spouse and caregiver. Tune in to hear advice and guidance about how to deal with many of the challenges of acting as a caregiver for your Valentine.

We know that often people undergoing cancer treatment have a very different experience than they originally anticipated. Today's show brings on Jack Beckman, a professional drag racer in the National Hot Rod Association and cancer survivor as well as LauraJane Hyde, CEO of CSC's affiliate, Gilda's Club Chicago, to debunk common misconceptions associated with chemotherapy and work to encourage patients and caregivers to take charge of their cancer journey by speaking openly with their doctors.

We know that a cancer diagnosis is life-changing—not only for the person with cancer, but also for the loved ones in that person's life. Today's show is all about caregivers and the FOCUS program, a unique collaboration between University of Michigan researchers and the Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor. Host Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Dr. Laurel Northouse, nurse scientist and professor of nursing at the University of Michigan, and Bonnie Dockham, program director at CSC Ann Arbor, who have both returned to the show to discuss the findings of their research on caregivers.

Lung cancer is the topic of today's show, as part of CSC's launch of the newest edition to the Frankly Speaking About Cancer series. Joining the discussion is Dr. Nasser Hanna, a medical oncologist at Indiana University with a focus on lung cancer and Maureen Rigney, the Director of Community and Support Services at the Lung Cancer Alliance. Join us as we look into a variety of concerns cancer patients and their loved ones face following a diagnosis.

On today's episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses cancer care through the winter, cold and flu season. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Michelle Warren, the program director at our affiliate in Gilda's Club Metro Detroit and Alice Beers, an Oncology nurse at the Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown University Hospital. Tune in to find out how to stay healthy and cope effectively with post-holiday fatigue.

Be Here Now is a raw and intimate documentary film currently in production which chronicles the cancer journey of actor Andy Whitfield and his wife Vashti and inspires all of us to live life fearlessly. Andy became an international star in 2009 when he was cast in the lead role in the hit television show, “Spartacus: Blood and Sand.” While seemingly on top of the world, Andy was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins lymphoma at the end of the first season and passed away in September 2011. But Be Here Now, is not a film just about cancer. Its message throughout is that life is to be lived without fear and that all people should go after their dreams, no matter what. Andy and Vashti both believe that every individual is capable of making extraordinary things happen. Join us for a conversation with Vashti Whitfield and Lilibet Foster, the film's director and producer.

Tuesday's show focuses on skin issues experienced by cancer patients both during and after treatment. CSC welcomes Dr. Mario E. Lacouture, a dermatologist at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, who focuses on the prevention and side effect management for those experiencing skin issues during and after cancer treatment. These include issues affecting the skin, hair, and nails of cancer patients and survivors. Join us for an hour that's both informative and revealing---including the latest in dermatological treatments.

A genetic mutation in the DNA of people with Lynch Syndrome gives them as much as an 80% chance of getting colon cancer, along with an increased risk of several other types of cancers. Learn more about this syndrome, the genetic testing that is done for it and tips for managing it. In this informative episode, Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Stephanie Cohen and Dawn McIlvried, two board-certified and licensed genetic counselors from St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis as well as Kate Murphy, Director of Research Communication at Fight Colorectal Cancer.

With over 12 million cancer survivors living in the United States, many children are being significantly impacted when a parent is diagnosed with cancer. This episode will feature The Children's Treehouse Foundation, the nation's only organization providing hospital-based, cancer-focused, psychosocial intervention training and programming to improve the emotional health of children whose parents have cancer. Guests will give specific advice about how to talk to kids and reveal common misconceptions children have about cancer. Guests will include Peter vander Noot, Executive Director of The Children's Treehouse Foundation in Denver, CO and Heather Hogoboom, caregiver and parent participant at The Children's Treehouse Foundation.

Approximately 70,000 adolescents and young adults from ages 15 to 39 are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. On today's episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses the topic of young adults with cancer. Tune in to listen to Kim Thiboldeaux as she's joined by Dr. Leonard Sender – Founder and Medical Director of the Children's Hospital Orange County Cancer Institute; and Matthew Zachery founder of the I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation, and blogger on stupidcancer.org to talk about young adults with cancer.

Tune in June 5th for CSC's newest radio show episode “The New Cancer Community”, joined by Heidi Adams, Senior Director of Engagement for LIVESTRONG and Karin Diamond, cancer survivor and blogger of EyesPeeledAlways. Joined by host Kim Thiboldeaux, the guests discuss the growing use of social media and new technologies to support people impacted by a cancer diagnosis – the many different ways that people can connect, the benefits and some of the drawbacks, too.

Join host Kim Thiboldeaux as she sits down to discuss the new book, Dr. Chopra Says, Medical Facts and Myths: What You Need To Know with authors Dr. Sanjiv Chopra, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Dr. Alan Lotvin, a cardiologist by practice and one the Board Members here at CSC Headquarters. Tune in to hear the authors provide medical advice about an array of controversial topics that have dominated medical argument in recent years.

On this second installment of our Living Healthy with Cancer series, learn about medical management during the cancer experience. Returning to the show is Dr. William Schaffner, Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Vicki Kennedy, LCSW, Vice President of Program Development and Delivery at the Cancer Support Community. Our newest program, Living Healthy with Cancer aims to help patients learn about ways to stay healthy during active treatment and beyond. Tune in Tuesday, October 16th to learn about medical management and the tips and resources that can help you become an active participant in your cancer care.

The Breakaway from Cancer initiative is a unique partnership between Amgen and four cancer-related nonprofits that aims to increase awareness of the free resources available for people affected by cancer, from diagnosis through survivorship. Breakaway from Cancer plays a role in cycling races across the country, including the Amgen Tour of California, the biggest cycling event in America. On today's show about this partnership, CSC President & CEO Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Bob Azelby, VP and General Manager of Oncology at Amgen, and Lee and Bonnie Hansen, two cycling fans who have been reached by Breakaway from Cancer.

Writing has the power to elevate the spirit and the mind, to bring solace and understanding. Join us for a conversation with columnist Suleika Jaouad who writes a weekly column for the NY Times' Well section called Life Interrupted which chronicles her journey as a young adult with cancer and Meredith Ruden, an Oncology Social Worker who implemented the Healing With Words workshop at Mt. Sinai Hospital.

Today's show will delve deep into this newly classified and rare type of cancer--- Myelofibrosis. This chronic form of leukemia affects 1.5 out of every 100,000 people in the United States every year and CSC is bringing on experts and patients to demystify this often unheard of and misunderstood disease. Kim is joined by Dr. Ross Levine of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Melissa Wright, the Program Director at CSC's affiliate, Gilda's Club Quad Cities and 12-year survivor and director with The Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Education Foundation of Myelofibrosis, Bob Swanson.

Join host Kim Thiboldeaux for an in-depth discussion on the potential link between chemicals and a cancer diagnosis. With the threat of toxic chemicals in many household and everyday products, this important discussion joins experts in the field to review current legislation, the cancer connection, risk factors and what we can be doing to combat this toxic connection. Joining Kim is Daryl Ditz, Director, Chemicals Program, Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), Gina Solomon, Senior Scientist, National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Marika Holmgren, a cancer survivor.

Tuesday's radio show highlights our newest program, Living Healthy with Cancer, which aims to teach patients ways to stay healthy during active treatment. The show features Dr. William Schaffner, chair, Department of Preventive Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Jill Vanak, a nurse practitioner at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Susan Bratton, the Founder and CEO of Meals To Heal. Tune in Tuesday, September 11th to learn about exercise, nutrition, emotional health and medical management for cancer patients.

A genetic mutation in the DNA of people with Lynch Syndrome gives them as much as an 80% chance of getting colon cancer, along with an increased risk of several other types of cancers. Learn more about this syndrome, the genetic testing that is done for it and tips for managing it. In this informative episode, Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Stephanie Cohen and Dawn McIlvried, two board-certified and licensed genetic counselors from St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis as well as Kate Murphy, Director of Research Communication at Fight Colorectal Cancer.

Join us as we take an in-depth look at the Supreme Court's ruling on President Obama's Affordable Care Act and the impact it will have on your life. This is a complex and intimidating subject, but it is a vitally important one so we're going to tackle this together, head on, taking it one step at a time, and by the end of the hour we'll have a real grasp on the situation. Returning to the show to shed light on the ruling are Peter Thomas, a principal of Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville and Karen Davenport, Director of Health Policy at the National Women's Law Center.

With crucial life-saving cancer drugs in short supply, on today's episode, the Cancer Support Community confronts the topic of drug shortages, an unfortunate reality facing many cancer patients and their families in the U.S. and across the globe. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Carey Fitzmaurice, an ovarian cancer survivor who has experienced challenges towards obtaining cancer treatment regularly, Lara Salahi, an award winning journalist and Digital Health Reporter for ABC News, and Cara Tenenbaum, Vice President of Policy and External Affairs for the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Tune in to find out some of the latest information and updates on drug shortages and how to get support.

Tune in Tuesday, July 17th to hear how a person's race could affect their chance of surviving breast cancer. As many know, a person's experience with a breast cancer diagnosis, their treatment and their risk of dying is very different depending on the race of that patient. Dr. Steven Whitman, Director of the Sinai Health Institute and Marc Hurlbert, Executive Director of the Avon Foundation's global breast cancer programs discuss their new study of this racial disparity across the U.S.'s 25 largest cities and the implications of their research.

February is National Cancer Prevention Month. On today's episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses some important steps we can take to try to prevent cancer as well as the importance of cancer screening and early detection. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Carolyn Aldigé, President and Founder of the Prevent Cancer Foundation and Dr. Dave Alberts, University of Arizona Cancer Center Director who will speak to the preventive measures you can take to minimize your cancer risk, emphasize the importance of screening, talk about available resources and give an update on recent developments in prevention research.

Making a decision about cancer treatment can be a daunting task. On this episode, learn about Open to Options, a new treatment decision counseling program from the Cancer Support Community. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Vicki Kennedy, VP of Program Development and Delivery at the Cancer Support Community, and Trish Horton, a multiple myeloma survivor who used Open to Options to reach a treatment decision during her cancer recurrence. Learn how this new program can better prepare patients for a doctor's appointment and increase confidence with the treatment decision made.

Tune in June 5th for CSC's newest radio show episode “The New Cancer Community”, joined by Heidi Adams, Senior Director of Engagement for LIVESTRONG and Karin Diamond, cancer survivor and blogger of EyesPeeledAlways. Joined by host Kim Thiboldeaux, the guests discuss the growing use of social media and new technologies to support people impacted by a cancer diagnosis – the many different ways that people can connect, the benefits and some of the drawbacks, too.

Approximately 70,000 adolescents and young adults from ages 15 to 39 are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. On today's episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses the topic of young adults with cancer. Tune in to listen to Kim Thiboldeaux as she's joined by Dr. Leonard Sender – Founder and Medical Director of the Children's Hospital Orange County Cancer Institute; and Matthew Zachery founder of the I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation, and blogger on stupidcancer.org to talk about young adults with cancer.

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. On today's Episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses some important issues around colorectal cancer. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Vanessa Kurtzer, a colorectal cancer caregiver, Jeanne Angalet, Stage 4 colorectal cancer survivor and Colon Cancer Alliance representative; Carlea Bauman, President, Fight Colorectal Cancer; and Dr. Janice Frederick Rafferty, Professor of Clinical Surgery at the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine. This panel brings a wealth of knowledge experience to address colorectal cancer from every perspective. Be sure to listen in!

Join us for an in-depth look at President Obama's Affordable Care Act and the legal challenges to it that will presented before the Supreme Court from March 26 to March 28. How did President Obama manage to get the bill passed? What are the challenges being presented? What might the Supreme Court decide and what does it all mean to you? Our guests Karen Davenport, a Research Project Director and lecturer at the Department of Health Policy at George Washington University and Peter Thomas, a principal of Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville a Washington DC firm that focuses on healthcare, education and the law of tax-exempt organizations will shed some light on what's going on and what you need to know.

With over 12 million cancer survivors living in the United States, many children are being significantly impacted when a parent is diagnosed with cancer. This episode will feature The Children's Treehouse Foundation, the nation's only organization providing hospital-based, cancer-focused, psychosocial intervention training and programming to improve the emotional health of children whose parents have cancer. Guests will give specific advice about how to talk to kids and reveal common misconceptions children have about cancer. Guests will include Peter vander Noot, Executive Director of The Children's Treehouse Foundation in Denver, CO and Heather Hogoboom, caregiver and parent participant at The Children's Treehouse Foundation.

On today's episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses treating cancer during pregnancy. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Patty Murray, Co-founder and Chairwoman of Hope for Two...The Pregnant with Cancer Network, Dr. Elyce Cardonick, an active member of the organization's Board of Advisors and Lisa Bender, who was diagnosed at age 32 with Stage 2 breast cancer while pregnant with her first child. Our guests will talk to us about the diagnosis experience, finding the proper emotional support and new research findings for women who require cancer treatment during pregnancy.

February is National Cancer Prevention Month. On today's episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses some important steps we can take to try to prevent cancer as well as the importance of cancer screening and early detection. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Carolyn Aldigé, President and Founder of the Prevent Cancer Foundation and Dr. Dave Alberts, University of Arizona Cancer Center Director who will speak to the preventive measures you can take to minimize your cancer risk, emphasize the importance of screening, talk about available resources and give an update on recent developments in prevention research.

It's Valentine's Day. On today's episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses what to do when your Valentine is diagnosed with cancer. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by husband and wife Ana and Victor and Suzanne Geffen Mintz, President/Co-founder of the National Family Caregivers Association who will talk about what it means to be a spouse and caregiver. Tune in to hear advice and guidance about how to deal with many of the challenges of acting as a caregiver for your Valentine.

Cancer can be a costly illness. On today's episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses understanding and managing the costs associated with cancer treatment and recovery. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Joanna Morales, Esq., Director of the Cancer Legal Resource Center, a joint program of the Disability Rights Legal Center and Loyola Law School; Dr. Tom Smith, Director of Palliative Care at Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Hopkins' Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and Nancy Boozer, a Cancer Support Community participant profiled in our upcoming Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Coping with the Cost of Care book. Tune in to hear advice and guidance about how to deal with the cost of cancer care and recovery.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, on today's episode, the Cancer Support Community focuses on Stage IV breast cancer, or what is commonly referred to as advanced breast cancer. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Ginny Knackmuhs, a patient living with and an advocate for advanced breast caner, and Dr. Lidia Schapira, a medical oncologist with a specialty in breast cancer from Gillette Center for Breast Cancer at Massachusetts General Hospital. Tune in to find out how to control advanced breast cancer while maintaining a healthy quality of life.

On today's episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses cancer care through the winter, cold and flu season. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Michelle Warren, the program director at our affiliate in Gilda's Club Metro Detroit and Alice Beers, an Oncology nurse at the Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown University Hospital. Tune in to find out how to stay healthy and cope effectively with post-holiday fatigue.

Dr. Otis Brawley, the Chief Medical Officer and Executive VP of the American Cancer Society and Lynya Floyd, Senior Editor of Essence Magazine will be joining CSC's radio show this week for an in depth discussion on Cancer in the African American Community. Kim Thiboldeaux will lead the discussion , looking at the prevalence cancer in the African American population, including a history of how cancer developed in this group, what people of color can do today to fight some of the scary statistics, prevention measures, screening options and risk factors to be aware of.

With crucial life-saving cancer drugs in short supply, on today's episode, the Cancer Support Community confronts the topic of drug shortages, an unfortunate reality facing many cancer patients and their families in the U.S. and across the globe. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Carey Fitzmaurice, an ovarian cancer survivor who has experienced challenges towards obtaining cancer treatment regularly, Lara Salahi, an award winning journalist and Digital Health Reporter for ABC News, and Cara Tenenbaum, Vice President of Policy and External Affairs for the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Tune in to find out some of the latest information and updates on drug shortages and how to get support.

With the holiday season in full swing, on today's episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses the impact of the holidays on cancer patients and their families and addresses ways to cope during this time of year. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Erica Proctor, a brain cancer survivor, and Charli Prather-Levinson, a licensed clinical and oncology social worker and Program Director of Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis. Tune in to find out how to cope effectively with the holidays.

Join host Kim Thiboldeaux for an in-depth discussion on the potential link between chemicals and a cancer diagnosis. With the threat of toxic chemicals in many household and everyday products, this important discussion joins experts in the field to review current legislation, the cancer connection, risk factors and what we can be doing to combat this toxic connection. Joining Kim is Daryl Ditz, Director, Chemicals Program, Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), Gina Solomon, Senior Scientist, National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Marika Holmgren, a cancer survivor.

Tune in for CSC's newest Frankly Speaking About Cancer radio show episode, featuring Allison Gilbert, author of Parentless Parents. The episode discusses the growing trend of Americans who are raising their kids without their own parents and how hereditary cancer plays a role in the lives of many across the country. She highlights issues that many Parentless Parents face, including effects on marriages, relationships with in-laws and parenting styles. Listen in to learn more!

With crucial life-saving cancer drugs in short supply, on today's episode, the Cancer Support Community confronts the topic of drug shortages, an unfortunate reality facing many cancer patients and their families in the U.S. and across the globe. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Carey Fitzmaurice, an ovarian cancer survivor who has experienced challenges towards obtaining cancer treatment regularly, Lara Salahi, an award winning journalist and Digital Health Reporter for ABC News, and Cara Tenenbaum, Vice President of Policy and External Affairs for the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Tune in to find out some of the latest information and updates on drug shortages and how to get support.

Tune in Tuesday to learn about the challenges and resources available to Americans who are employed and living with cancer. The show's guests will discuss the many challenges, resources, legal rights and insurance options for those with cancer and a career. CSC President and CEO, Kim Thiboldeaux talks to Cancer and Careers Executive Director, Kate Sweeney; Joanna Morales, the Director of the Cancer Legal Resource Center and career coach and author Julie Jansen.

CSC welcomes the Showtime hit series “The Big C” creator and executive producer Darlene Hunt for a rare look into the real-life inspiration behind Showtime's hit series. Airing Tuesday, August 16th, at 4 p.m. EST, the episode reveals Hunt's motivation for creating a show that so boldly walks the line separating comedy from tragedy. Kim Thiboldeaux goes for a look behind the scenes, with Hunt for a discussion of the role the show plays in the broader cancer community and lessons we can all learn from the main character's journey, as a person newly diagnosed with cancer.

Dr. Otis Brawley, the Chief Medical Officer and Executive VP of the American Cancer Society and Lynya Floyd, Senior Editor of Essence Magazine will be joining CSC's radio show this week for an in depth discussion on Cancer in the African American Community. Kim Thiboldeaux will lead the discussion , looking at the prevalence cancer in the African American population, including a history of how cancer developed in this group, what people of color can do today to fight some of the scary statistics, prevention measures, screening options and risk factors to be aware of.

Tune in February 15 at 1pm PST/4pm EST for CSC's newest Frankly Speaking About Cancer radio show episode, featuring Allison Gilbert, author of Parentless Parents. The episode discusses the growing trend of Americans who are raising their kids without their own parents and how hereditary cancer plays a role in the lives of many across the country. She highlights issues that many Parentless Parents face, including effects on marriages, relationships with in-laws and parenting styles. Listen in to learn more!

On this episode, the second installment of CSC's “Hereditary Cancer and Genetics” radio series, Kim explores hereditary cancer and genetic testing, focusing specifically on Lynch Syndrome. Joined by Cindy Robinson, a colorectal cancer survivor who tested positive for Lynch Syndrome in 2007, and Jill Stopher, a certified genetic counselor at the Abramson Center at the University of Pennsylvania, Kim and her panelists explore the realities of Lynch Syndrome and the decision-making process involved with genetic testing.