Hope In The Face of Cancer

Hope In The Face of Cancer


Latest Episodes

Crossing the Bridge
November 12, 2024

We are honored to be joined by Leonard Donaldson, a deeply beloved CanCare volunteer and 32-year survivor of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Leonard has dedicated decades of his life to offering emotional support to those facing cancer, having served over 100 ind

Saving Lives
October 22, 2024

We have the great pleasure to be joined by Dr. Candy Arentz, a pioneering breast cancer surgeon with Houston Methodist and a dedicated advocate for breast cancer awareness. Dr. Arentz shares her inspiring journey into oncology, detailing her passion for p

The Rose: A Beacon of Hope
October 08, 2024

We are honoured to sit down with Dorothy Gibbons, the co-founder and CEO of The Rose, who has dedicated 39 years to transforming womens health care and breast cancer treatment. Dorothys unwavering commitment to ensuring every woman has access to life-sa

Faithful Oncology Journey
September 24, 2024

We are joined by Dr. Joni Watson, a pioneer in oncology care. Joni is a 20-year oncology nurse, faculty member, author, and healthcare executive, who has dedicated her career to advancing cancer care. She shares her incredible journey through the evo

A Couple’s Cancer Journey
September 10, 2024

We meet with Jennifer, a resilient breast cancer survivor, and her husband Lloyd, who stood by her side as both a loving partner and a devoted caregiver. Diagnosed with cancer while raising young children, Jennifer faced an overwhelming challenge, but she

Facing Cancer, Finding Love
August 27, 2024

In this episode of Hope In The Face of Cancer, we sit down with Dr. Keith Saathoff, a 19-year stage-4 lymphoma survivor, loving husband and father, and devoted veterinarian, who shares his incredible journey. Keith discusses the challenges of facing cance

Running For Hope
August 13, 2024

In this episode of "Hope In The Face of Cancer," we welcome Bill, a remarkable advocate and ultra-marathon runner. Diagnosed with neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) in his 30s, Bill faced the daunting challenge of facing cancer while raising a young family. H

From Diagnosis to Calling
July 23, 2024

In this episode, Val shares his journey through a prostate cancer diagnosis and the impact it had on his family. He discusses the crucial support he received from a friend who was also a CanCare volunteer. Val reflects on how cancer helped him reevaluate

From Client and Volunteer to Lifelong Friends
July 09, 2024

We explore the profound connections formed between volunteers and clients at CanCare. Berit shares her journey of supporting Ann as she faced the fear of losing her husband to stage four prostate cancer. Over time, their relationship grew beyond client an

Living La Vida Loca: Navigating Cancer with Heart
June 25, 2024

We speak with Rita, a remarkable breast cancer survivor with a heart for service, and Marcella, a program manager at Canopy, a cancer survivorship center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands. Rita and Marcella share their insights on the true essence of canc