Mackenzie and Dori Maddry share their family's journey through Mackenzie's osteosarcoma diagnosis, from early warning signs and MAP therapy to 21 chemo cycles, limb sparing surgery, and finding purpose in pre-nursing.

Registered dietitian Erin Moore of Highlands Oncology explains how clinical nutrition supports cancer patients through treatment, cutting through diet myths and misinformation to deliver evidence based, personalized care.

Cancer recovery comes with a hidden toll that medical pamphlets rarely mention. Nicole Foote of Hope Cancer Resources shares her personal experience navigating the unexpected side effects of oncology treatments, building resilience, and finding community support after active treatment ends.

Cancer treatment fatigue and brain fog can make patients feel like they are losing themselves. Shawnna Allbritton from Hope Cancer Resources joins the show to discuss practical coping tactics, managing the cognitive side effects of therapy, and navigating the mental toll of chronic illness.

When persistent symptoms are written off as stress, medical gaslighting becomes a silent threat. Colon cancer survivor Leisha Bejarano shares her powerful story of fighting institutional dismissal, navigating a stage four diagnosis, and the local community networks that helped her survive.