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Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer

Epic Experience

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer aims to empower the adult cancer survivor community through storytelling and education. Epic Experience is a Colorado-based nonprofit that is passionate about ensuring no one goes through a cancer journey alone. Our podcast is hosted by Epic Experience alum Gail Fay, a.k.a. Sunshine. Sunshine is a ghostwriter, editor, and ovarian cancer survivor.

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00:20:32

Keepin' It Real: Thriving with Stage 4 Cancer

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2024/01/08

In the inaugural Keepin’ It Real episode on the Campfires of Hope podcast, we dig deeper into the mental and emotional side of a cancer diagnosis with Dana Shelton Lee, who is living with stage 4 colon cancer. Dana discusses the impact that multiple recurrences, surgeries, and over 40 rounds of chemotherapy has had on her psyche. She keeps it real by sharing her rock-bottom moments and how she finds strength in self-care, living with intention, and helping others. Dana’s

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00:25:45

Dancing with Cancer: Remaining Present in the Moment

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2023/12/06

NilsPalsson is a father, author, educator, and testicular cancer survivor.Nilswas diagnosed in 2021 and by 2023 was declared to have no evidence of disease. He describes his cancer journey as dance, not a battle. Fittingly, the memoir he is currently writing is titledCancer Dancer. ForNils, the hardest part about cancer survivorship was thinking about the “what if…” part of his future, something he calls “future tripping.” He’s saved from these thoughts by his daughter’s requests to go play,

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00:25:45

Dancing with Cancer: Remaining Present in the Moment

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2023/12/06

Nils Palsson is a father, author, educator, and testicular cancer survivor. Nils was diagnosed in 2021 and by 2023 was declared to have no evidence of disease. He describes his cancer journey as dance, not a battle. Fittingly, the memoir he is currently writing is titled Cancer Dancer. For Nils, the hardest part about cancer survivorship was thinking about the “what if…” part of his future, something he calls “future tripping.” He’s saved from these thoughts by his daughter’s

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00:39:15

Navigating Second Opinions with Cancer

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2023/11/16

Stephanie Luning was just 24 years old when she was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2005. Following surgery and treatment, she was in the clear for six years. Then, in 2011, her doctor noticed a suspicious spot on her regular scan. Stephanie details how she navigated getting several second opinions, all of which provided different options. With so much information to process and a very important decision to make, Stephanie relied on her own intuition, research, and trust in her

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00:39:15

Navigating Second Opinions with Cancer

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2023/11/16

StephanieLuningwas just 24 years old when she was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2005. Following surgery and treatment, she was in the clear for six years. Then, in 2011, her doctor noticed a suspicious spot on her regular scan. Stephanie details how she navigated getting several second opinions, all of which provided different options. With so much information to process and a very important decision to make, Stephanie relied on her own intuition, research, and trust in her doctors. After

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00:28:24

Cancer Taught Me How to Accept Help

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2023/11/03

Manny De La Cruz was diagnosed with testicular cancer in January 2022. After several surgeries and four rounds of chemotherapy, he showed no evidence of disease in March 2023. Manny describes his cancer journey as “riding a wave”: every time something good happened, it was shortly followed by something bad.Through this wave-riding, Manny has gotten better at asking for help and leaning on others. “I had no idea how much I needed other people. But I had no choice, so I allowed myself to open up to

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00:28:24

Cancer Taught Me How to Accept Help

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2023/11/03

Manny De La Cruz was diagnosed with testicular cancer in January 2022. After several surgeries and four rounds of chemotherapy, he showed no evidence of disease in March 2023. Manny describes his cancer journey as “riding a wave”: every time something good happened, it was shortly followed by something bad. Through this wave-riding, Manny has gotten better at asking for help and leaning on others. “I had no idea how much I needed other people. But I had no choice, so I

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00:29:25

Majestic Moments in the Messy Middle of Cancer

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2023/10/25

Gretchen Simpson was shocked when she was diagnosed with stage 2 triple positive breast cancer in early 2021. She ate healthy, exercised regularly, and had no family history of cancer. She was subsequently surprised by how much love and support she received from her friends and community throughout her cancer journey. Friends picked her up at 5 a.m. for the two-hour drive for treatment and doctor’s appointments, spent the day with her, cooked her meals, and supported her in the

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00:29:25

Majestic Moments in the Messy Middle of Cancer

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2023/10/25

GretchenSimpson was shocked when she was diagnosed with stage 2 triple positive breast cancer in early 2021. She ate healthy, exercised regularly, and had no family history of cancer. She was subsequently surprised by how much love and support she received from her friends and community throughout her cancer journey. Friends picked her up at 5 a.m. for the two-hour drive for treatment and doctor’s appointments, spent the day with her, cooked her meals, and supported her in the form of visits, texts,

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00:20:01

Rebuilding My Social Circle After Cancer

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2023/10/10

Lena Rutherford was just 24 years old when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, in the prime of her social life. After receiving the news, she left Chicago with a moment’s notice and headed back home to her family in Colorado, leaving behind her apartment and friends. There, she started six months of chemotherapy. During that time, she often felt lonely and isolated, partly because she was stuck in the house dealing with side effects and partly because she didn't have many

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00:20:01

Rebuilding My Social Circle After Cancer

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2023/10/10

Lena Rutherford was just 24 years old when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, in the prime of her social life. After receiving the news, she left Chicago with a moment’s notice and headed back home to her family in Colorado, leaving behind her apartment and friends. There, she started six months of chemotherapy. During that time, she often felt lonely and isolated, partly because she was stuck in the house dealing with side effects and partly because she didn't have many friends in

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00:29:29

Pushing Forward Through Cancer

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2023/09/21

Emma Reese was two weeks from her 28th birthday when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2016. She had just been married the year prior and her daughter was six months old. At first, she was numb to the news, but she pushed through and went into “go mode” because she had treatment to start and a baby to care for. After completing chemo and beating cancer for five years, Emma had a recurrence in 2021. Fortunately, she fought through it and has been in remission since 2022. The biggest

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00:29:29

Pushing Forward Through Cancer

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2023/09/21

Emma Reese was two weeks from her 28th birthday when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2016. She had just been married the year prior and her daughter was six months old. At first, she was numb to the news, but she pushed through and went into “go mode” because she had treatment to start and a baby to care for. After completing chemo and beating cancer for five years, Emma had a recurrence in 2021. Fortunately, she fought through it and has been in remission since

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00:34:11

Getting My Life Back From Cancer

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2023/08/30

Lana Boes, a.k.a Donut, was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2007 and beat it. After six years of being cancer-free, however, she was diagnosed with colon cancer. As chemotherapy treatment eventually stopped being effective, Lana began to lose hope--until she qualified for a clinical trial and miraculously went into complete remission. Despite having no evidence of disease, Lana didn't feel liketheperson shewas before cancer. She decided it was time to get her life back. She sought counseling,

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00:34:11

Getting My Life Back From Cancer

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2023/08/30

Lana Boes, a.k.a Donut, was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2007 and beat it. After six years of being cancer-free, however, she was diagnosed with colon cancer. As chemotherapy treatment eventually stopped being effective, Lana began to lose hope--until she qualified for a clinical trial and miraculously went into complete remission. Despite having no evidence of disease, Lana didn't feel like the person she was before cancer. She decided it was time to get her life back

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00:29:59

Cancer and Fertility Challenges

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2023/08/07

When Mike Scherer was 26, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. After beating cancer, Mike and his wife, Megan, hoped to start their family. They went through infertility treatments during what became a difficult, isolating, and emotional journey. After two and a half years, they were happy to learn they’d be having a son! The Scherers’ experience led them to found Worth the Wait, a nonprofit that assists cancer survivors facing fertility challenges and the expenses that

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00:29:59

Cancer and Fertility Challenges

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2023/08/07

When Mike Scherer was 26, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. After beating cancer, Mike and his wife, Megan, hoped to start their family. They went through infertility treatments during what becameadifficult, isolating, and emotional journey. After two andahalf years, they were happy to learn they’d be havingason! TheScherers’ experience led them to foundWorththeWait,anonprofitthat assists cancer survivors facing fertility challenges andtheexpenses that come with them. Since 2021, theyhave

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00:36:42

I Want Someone to Learn Why I Survived Cancer

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2023/07/12

Ronald Bye, a.k.a. Big Hoss, was 20 years old when he discovered that what he thought was a hernia was actually testicular cancer. Being that it was the 1970s, diseases with a “sexual” connotation weren’t openly discussed, particularly by a young male. As a result, Ron didn’t tell anyone other than his family and boss about his cancer. He kept this secret for 30 years and shut down all emotion. He finally broke his silence on his 50th birthday and discovered how healing and powerful it was to

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00:36:42

I Want Someone to Learn Why I Survived Cancer

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2023/07/12

Ronald Bye, a.k.a. Big Hoss, was 20 years old when he discovered that what he thought was a hernia was actually testicular cancer. Being that it was the 1970s, diseases with a “sexual” connotation weren’t openly discussed, particularly by a young male. As a result, Ron didn’t tell anyone other than his family and boss about his cancer. He kept this secret for 30 years and shut down all emotion. He finally broke his silence on his 50th birthday and discovered how healing and

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00:27:33

Exercising Through Cancer Treatment

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2023/06/29

Nicole Gleason and Jared Scorsone are both part of the training team at BFitBWell, a cancer exercise program offered by the University of Colorado Cancer Center. They detail how the program works and how it improves strength, stamina, and quality of life for cancer patients during and shortly after treatment. In addition, they describe the mental and emotional benefits that exercise can have, including having a sense of control over one’s own health. When asked where someone newer to exercise

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