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The Many Faces of Cancer

Melissa Grosboll

As a cancer survivor and thriver, I know how important community and support are when you are facing a cancer diagnosis. That’s why I created The Many Faces of Cancer Podcast.Each week I will be interviewing amazing people with heartfelt and inspirational stories from all sides of the cancer journey: patients, survivors and thrivers, caregivers, family and friends, and professionals. I may even throw in a bonus episode once in a while talking about things that are important to us all.We never think

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44:42

Coaching Others to Rebuild Strength, Energy and...

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2026/04/21

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 t...

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44:24

Carrying Her Light Forward: A Mother's Love that...

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2026/04/14

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 l...

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40:54

Fertility Preservation and Family Building after...

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2026/04/07

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, adoptio...

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44:27

From Travel Frustration to an Insurance Solution with...

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2026/03/31

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...

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47:37

From Colorectal Cancer Patient to Advocate with Tim...

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2026/03/24

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 transplan...

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44:35

When "Incurable" Wasn't the End of the Story with...

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2026/03/17

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 fo...

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39:40

A Chance Encounter Leads to a New Mission in Her...

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2026/03/10

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 chan...

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42:54

Don't Let Cancer Get in the Way of Your Life with...

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2026/03/03

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...

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44:33

Liver Cancer and the Living Donor Process with Mark...

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2026/02/24

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, b...

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38:59

Honoring His Mom by Helping Make Travel Easier for...

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2026/02/17

Today's guest is Shaun Barnard, described by friends and family as a man of endless ideas and blue-sky thinking. Shaun channelled his great passion for traveling into founding In My Wildest, a UK charity created in memory of his mum, who died from breast cancer. This charity helps people living with cancer fund travel insurance, which is oftentimes very expensive, so they can keep exploring the world, making memories, and living fully, even in the hardest of moments. We talk about the state o...

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44:34

Bringing Real JOY to the World with Tommy Holl, The...

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2026/02/10

Today's guest is Tommy Holl, also known as "The Real Elf", a beloved entertainment and experiential brand dedicated to spreading joy, wonder and connection during the holidays and beyond. His mission became even clearer after surviving epithelioid sarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer that mostly affects young adults. According to Tommy, life is short, joy matters and magic should be shared generously. We talk about The Real Elf origin story, navigating cancer as a young adult, finding support t...

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43:12

The Importance of Holistic Care, Physical and Mental,...

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2026/02/03

Today's guest is Tony Collier BEM, who has been living with advanced stage prostate cancer since 2017. He is an avid runner, prostate cancer advocate and awareness speaker, and an encourager of those living with and beyond cancer to exercise for continued health. He was also awarded the British Empire Medal in 2019 for his work in the re-generation of his home town and his charity fundraising. We talk about the importance of exercise before, during and after cancer treatment, mental health an...

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49:27

Living with Cholangiocarcinoma using Both Traditional...

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2026/01/27

Today's guest is Brian Finley, former middle and high school science teacher, son of a Marine Corps aviator and diplomat, and cholangiocarcinoma survivor. Given 3-6 months to live at diagnosis in 2023, Brian is currently NED, defying the odds. He attributes his health to the use of both traditional and complementary methods, both of which he uses today. Brian also serves as a mentor for other cancer patients through the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, being there for others as someone was once...

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45:01

Marathons, Mental Health and Breast Cancer with Sally...

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2026/01/20

Today's guest is Sally Orange MBE, former British Army Major and physiotherapist turned fruit dressing adventure athlete, mental health campaigner and charity fundraiser. Diagnosed in 2025 with breast cancer, she has faced her experience with hope, moving forward openly and unapologetically. Sally has completed over 85 marathons, including The London Marathon and the Everest Marathon, both between diagnosis and surgery!! She has completed the 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days, and even ra...

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50:13

Thriving through Head and Neck Cancer with a Smile...

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2026/01/13

Today's guest is Jonathan Gegerson, author, speaker, and advocate for those diagnosed with cancer. Jonathan was diagnosed in 2019 with very rare salivary duct carcinoma and has endured over 200 chemo cycles, 67 radiation sessions and 7 major surgeries over the past 6 years. His goal is to inspire others to be thankful for what they have, help them embrace the suffering and turn it into victory. He recently published Perspective C, sharing the power of words, time, love, and suffering. We talk...

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29:31

Solo Episode - Reflecting on 104 Episodes and Great...

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2026/01/06

I wanted to take this first episode of 2026 to reflect on the last 104 episodes over the past almost 2 years of the show. There have been some amazing conversations and incredible humans that I've had the absolute pleasure of chatting with. I'm sharing some of the highlights and great things so many of my guests have accomplished, all during or after a cancer diagnosis. I hope you enjoy this look back and remember with me, while also looking forward to what's to come in 2026. Below are ...

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44:03

The Role of Art, Spirituality and Nature in Healing...

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2025/12/30

Today's guest is Nathalie Latham, photographer and film maker, based in Paris, until her life altering diagnosis of Stage 3 cervical cancer at age 39. During her therapy, she was stuck in bed for 7 days and nights and needed activity to focus her mind, so she began drawing. As she recovered, she kept drawing to remind herself that she was alive. These drawings are now part of her visual memoir I AM ALIVE: Creating Resilience and Healing Trauma through Art. We talk about brachytherapy radiatio...

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46:39

Finding Hope and Joy in Cancer with Amanda Gunville

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2025/12/23

Today's guest is Amanda Gunville, visionary executive, investor and author of the book Finding Hope & Joy in Cancer. She's also a survivor of triple positive breast cancer largely due to her own self-advocacy and not taking "no" for an answer. Being a mom of a young toddler, Amanda learned to face her diagnosis with grace, joy, and determination to live, along with a good dose of humor. We talk about fighting for your rights and getting multiple opinions, being with the people who lo...

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42:36

Challenges of Rare Cancers - Ocular Melanoma with...

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2025/12/16

Today's guest is Tessa Parry-Wingfield, global communications consultant, public speaker, and survivor of ocular melanoma, a very rare form of eye cancer that affects about 6 people per million annually. She has found purpose in her adversity and ironically "sees life clearly" despite her vision issues. We talk about learning to live with a prosthetic eye and monocular vision, the challenges of rare cancers, eye and vision health (see your eye doctor regularly), finding purpose and clarity po...

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45:21

Helping Others "Survive and Thrive" After Her Own...

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2025/12/09

Today's guest is Shannon Griffin, owner of 4Humanitees, a purpose driven T-shirt company dedicated to empowerment and awareness, founder of Survive and Thrive, a non profit for cancer survivors and their families, and a triple negative breast cancer survivor. Shannon brings her over 30 years of social work to helping socioeconomically impacted families, striving to break cycles of marginalization and systemic inequity through strength-based, trauma informed approaches. We talk about navigatin...

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