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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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00:31:12

When Cancer Hits Home - Partnership and Parenting...

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/11/25

In this episode of Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer Survivorship, Kimber and Justin Harris share how Kimber’s cancer diagnosis reshaped their lives as partners and parents of three. They reflect on the shock of those first days, the challenges of navigating treatment while caring for a newborn and two young children, and the very different ways they each coped. High school sweethearts together for more than 25 years, Kimber and Justin open up

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00:06:11

How to Cancer: How to Survive with Cancer

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/11/18

The How to Cancer Series is back on the Campfires of Hope Podcast! In this episode, melanoma survivor Janna Jones shares How to Survive With Cancer. She offers heartfelt advice on navigating survivorship, including reinventing play, embracing the present moment, and finding positivity in everyday life. Tune in to hear her personal strategies for thriving after cancer and making each day meaningful. www.epicexperience.org/how-to-cancer-series

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00:06:11

How to Cancer: How to Survive with Cancer

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/11/18

The How to Cancer Series is back on the Campfires of Hope Podcast! In this episode, melanoma survivor Janna Jones shares How to Survive With Cancer. She offers heartfelt advice on navigating survivorship, including reinventing play, embracing the present moment, and finding positivity in everyday life. Tune in to hear her personal strategies for thriving after cancer and making each day meaningful. www.epicexperience.org/how-to-cancer-series

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00:30:06

When Cancer Hits Home – Thriving Together: Cancer...

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/11/11

We welcome back former Campfires of Hope guests Michael and Amanda Ferro, both cancer survivors who found love through the Epic Experience community and are now happily married, to “When Cancer Hits Home.” They share their journey from meeting at an Epic event to dating as survivors, navigating the challenges and joys of building a relationship after cancer, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. As they prepare for their first baby, Michael

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00:30:06

When Cancer Hits Home – Thriving Together: Cancer...

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/11/11

We welcome back former Campfires of Hope guests Michael and Amanda Ferro, both cancer survivors who found love through the Epic Experience community and are now happily married, to “When Cancer Hits Home.” They share their journey from meeting at an Epic event to dating as survivors, navigating the challenges and joys of building a relationship after cancer, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. As they prepare for their first baby, Michael

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00:39:40

When Cancer Hits Home – My Parent Has Cancer

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/10/28

In this episode of Campfires of Hope’s “When Cancer Hits Home” series, we hear from Patrick Brennan, Molly Agnew, and Eliza and Beckett Smith, all young people whose parents have faced cancer. They share candid reflections on what it’s really like to grow up with a parent undergoing treatment, including moments of bravery, the people and resources that made a difference, and the challenges of talking about cancer with friends who may not understand. As

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00:39:40

When Cancer Hits Home – My Parent Has Cancer

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/10/28

In this episode of Campfires of Hope’s “When Cancer Hits Home” series, we hear from Patrick Brennan, Molly Agnew, and Eliza and Beckett Smith, all young people whose parents have faced cancer. They share candid reflections on what it’s really like to grow up with a parent undergoing treatment, including moments of bravery, the people and resources that made a difference, and the challenges of talking about cancer with friends who may not understand. As

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00:41:31

When Cancer Hits Home – Navigating Cancer As Parent...

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/10/14

We sit down with Hazel & Ali Senz and Julia & Madeleine McGuire to explore the unique challenges and lessons that come when a parent faces cancer in this episode of Campfires of Hope’s “When Cancer Hits Home” series. Together, each mother-daughter duo reflects on what it was like to hear the diagnosis, how it reshaped family dynamics, and the different ways they each processed the experience at their stage of life. From parenting through

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00:41:31

When Cancer Hits Home – Navigating Cancer As Parent...

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/10/14

We sit down with Hazel & Ali Senz and Julia & Madeleine McGuire to explore the unique challenges and lessons that come when a parent faces cancer in this episode of Campfires of Hope’s “When Cancer Hits Home” series. Together, each mother-daughter duo reflects on what it was like to hear the diagnosis, how it reshaped family dynamics, and the different ways they each processed the experience at their stage of life. From parenting through

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00:37:35

When Cancer Hits Home – Therapists Talk: Supporting...

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/09/30

In this episode of “When Cancer Hits Home”, our guests Kelsey Mora and Chris Balmaceda—mental health professionals who specialize in supporting both kids and adults in families impacted by cancer—share insights on the emotional and relational challenges families often face during a loved one’s cancer journey. They offer practical communication strategies to help families process the experience, build trust, and create emotional safety. We also explore

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00:37:35

When Cancer Hits Home – Therapists Talk: Supporting...

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/09/30

In this episode of “When Cancer Hits Home”, our guests Kelsey Mora and Chris Balmaceda—mental health professionals who specialize in supporting both kids and adults in families impacted by cancer—share insights on the emotional and relational challenges families often face during a loved one’s cancer journey. They offer practical communication strategies to help families process the experience, build trust, and create emotional safety. We also explore

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00:35:18

When Cancer Hits Home – Origin Stories

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/09/16

In the first episode of our “When Cancer Hits Home” series, Nancy Ferro and Mark Agnew share powerful stories of how cancer impacted their families and how those experiences ultimately led to the founding of two remarkable organizations: Epic Experience and Pickles Group. Nancy and Mark reflect on how a cancer diagnosis reshaped their relationships, family dynamics, and life paths. We explore the origin stories, missions, and impact of their

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00:35:18

When Cancer Hits Home: Origin Stories

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/09/16

In the first episode of our “When Cancer Hits Home” series, Nancy Ferro and Mark Agnew share powerful stories of how cancer impacted their families and how those experiences ultimately led to the founding of two remarkable organizations: Epic Experience and Pickles Group. Nancy and Mark reflect on how a cancer diagnosis reshaped their relationships, family dynamics, and life paths. We explore the origin stories, missions, and impact of their

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00:15:21

Breaking Barriers and Creating Change in Clinical...

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/06/19

Multiple myeloma survivor and patient advocate Valarie Traynham returns for part 2 to share her insights on what action can be taken to create change in clinical research inequities. Valarie dives into the critical need to raise awareness about disparities in access and representation. She offers actionable ideas for improving healthcare support, building trust, and empowering historically marginalized communities through education and inclusion.

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00:15:21

Breaking Barriers and Creating Change in Clinical...

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/06/19

Multiple myeloma survivor and patient advocate Valarie Traynham returns for part 2 to share her insights on what action can be taken to create change in clinical research inequities. Valarie dives into the critical need to raise awareness about disparities in access and representation. She offers actionable ideas for improving healthcare support, building trust, and empowering historically marginalized communities through education and inclusion.

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00:17:25

Understanding Challenges and Root Causes of...

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/06/19

We’re joined by Valarie Traynham, a multiple myeloma survivor and passionate patient advocate, for the first of a two-part episode in a conversation on equity in healthcare and clinical research. Valarie explores the historical and systemic roots of medical mistrust and how they continue to impact clinical trial participation among racially diverse communities and people with disabilities. She sheds light on the misconceptions that discourage

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00:20:00

Considering a Clinical Trial: When to Join and What...

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/06/19

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Breelyn Wilky and Dr. Christopher Lieu from the University of Colorado Cancer Center, we dive deeper into the patient experience and the innovation behind clinical trials. They share guidance on when to consider a trial during your cancer journey, what a “day in the life” looks like for trial participants, and how trials differ from standard treatments like chemotherapy or radiation. We also explore the unique

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00:16:29

Demystifying Clinical Trials: Insights from Leading...

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/06/19

In the first of a two-part episode, we sit down with Dr. Breelyn Wilky and Dr. Christopher Lieu from the University of Colorado Cancer Center to explore the vital role of clinical trials in advancing cancer treatment. They break down common misconceptions around trial safety and effectiveness, and explain how participation can benefit both patients and the future of oncology. Whether you're considering a trial or just curious, their expert advice brings

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00:19:36

Tracking Cancer's Return: Clinical Trials Beyond...

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/06/19

Edie Harrison returns to Campfires of Hope to share her unique journey with clinical trials. Diagnosed as NED since 2022, Edie didn't need a trial for treatment purposes. Instead, she researched and sought out a “circulating tumor DNA” clinical trial—a cutting-edge approach to monitoring and detecting the return of her original cancer. Listen to Edie’s story to discover how clinical trials are transforming cancer care beyond treatment.

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00:25:21

Clinical Trials and Cancer: A Survivor’s Path to Hope

Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer ·

2025/06/05

Diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma in 2015, Sarah Fay's journey to being NED nearly a decade later highlights the life-saving potential of clinical trials. In this Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer episode, Sarah shares an honest and inspiring account of her experience—from navigating complex logistics to managing the emotional challenges. Tune in to explore the transformative impact of clinical trials and her story of resilience.

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