Speaking candidly alongside nationally renowned WashU Medicine physicians, incredible cancer survivors talk about the life-saving care they received at Siteman. With multiple seasons available, the award-winning podcast is streaming wherever you like to listen. Listen, review and subscribe.
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Episodes
EPISODE 17
The Complex World of Survivorship: What Does it Really Mean?
About This Episode A moment of joy and a moment of deep change converge as patients ring the bell at the end of their treatment. This shift often…
EPISODE 15
Fertility and Cancer: What to Expect When You’re (Not) Expecting
About This Episode Diagnosed with cervical cancer at age 28, Mindy faced the emotional turmoil not just of surviving her diagnosis but also of how treatment could affect…
EPISODE 14
A “PSA” on PSA Tests for Prostate Cancer: Saving Men’s Lives
About This Episode “If I can save one man’s life, I’ll have done my job…” In this episode, Kevin, prostate cancer survivor, talks about his crusade to save…
EPISODE 9a
The Physical and Mental Toll of Breast Cancer: Part 1
About This Episode Do I need to have my breast removed? Will I lose them both? What about my nipples – will I get to keep them? How…
EPISODE 6
Tour de Force
About This Episode When Justin noticed a dip in his competitive cycling performance, a visit to the chiropractor led to the discovery of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Washington University radiation…
EPISODE 4
Impossible is Nothing
About This Episode Teri was training to qualify for the Ironman World Championship when she was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in 2009. Now, over a decade…
EPISODE 2
Surrender to Your Situation
About This Episode Sometimes, the best way to deal with a cancer diagnosis is to accept that we can’t always control it. In this episode, ovarian cancer survivor…
Meet the Hosts
Laura Susic
Laura is an Emmy and Telly-award-winning producer with 25 years of experience in the video production industry. She began her career in local news producing award-winning newscasts in Columbia, MO, Cleveland, OH, Indianapolis, IN, and back at home in St. Louis, MO. Since 2007, she has worked as a freelance writer, producer, executive producer, talent, and content creator on countless projects ranging from nationally syndicated shows and commercials to corporate marketing videos and live stream events. Most recently, Laura took on the role of Co-Host and Producer of the podcast, “This is Cancer.”
Patrick Shafer
Patrick is an Emmy Award winning media specialist with over 15 years of experience in scripted and unscripted television, commercials, corporate media, documentary filmmaking, and podcast producing. His career has led him to more than 25 countries. Frequent roles include director of photography, drone pilot, writer, editor, producer, (reluctant) on-camera talent, and now podcast host! His family history and personal struggles against cancer makes the podcast, “This is Cancer,” a true passion project.