Welcome to "Hope in the Face of Cancer; A Survivor By Your Side," where storytelling offers an avenue of hope and connection. In a world where isolation can feel overwhelming, our mission is to remind you that you are never truly alone. Join us for heartfelt personal testimonials of triumph, vulnerability, and strength, practical tips and advice for navigating the cancer journey, and engaging conversations with patients, caregivers, survivors, and healthcare professionals. Find comfort, inspiration, and a sense of belonging as we share relatable stories and insights, helping you navigate your path with confidence and resilience.
Hope In The Face of Cancer
Claim This Podcastby Darcie Wells, CanCare
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Welcome to "Hope in the Face of Cancer; A Survivor By Your Side," where storytelling offers an avenue of hope and connection. In a world where isolation can feel overwhelming, our mission is to remind you that you are never truly alone. Join us for heartfelt personal testimonials of triumph, vulnerability, and strength, practical tips and advice for navigating the cancer journey, and engaging conversations with patients, caregivers, survivors, and healthcare professionals. Find comfort, inspiration, and a sense of belonging as we share relatable stories and insights, helping you navigate your path with confidence and resilience.
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July 14, 2026
Rediscovering Identity After Caregiving
<p><strong>How do you find yourself again after caregiving becomes your entire identity?</strong></p><p>When Jill Kelly, a retired physical therapist, became her husband Ron's caregiver after his esophageal cancer diagnosis, she spent more than six years balancing medical care, emotional support, and the uncertainty that comes with living through cancer. After Ron's death, grief coach and life coach Diane Ralston helped Jill navigate the painful journey of rebuilding her identity while honoring the life and love they shared.</p><p>Jill shares the realities of caregiving, the emotional weight that often goes unseen, and the challenge of learning who you are when the role of caregiver ends. Diane introduces practical frameworks that help caregivers understand why they often lose themselves and offers simple tools to begin healing without guilt or pressure. Together, they explore the importance of feeling grief instead of avoiding it, discovering personal values, setting healthy boundaries, and choosing purpose one step at a time.</p><p>Whether you're caring for someone with cancer, grieving the loss of a loved one, or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers reassurance that healing doesn't mean leaving someone behind. It means carrying their love forward while giving yourself permission to live fully again. Hope often returns through small moments, steady support, and the courage to take the next step.</p><p><strong><u>Highlights:</u></strong></p><p>· Learn why caregivers often lose their sense of identity and how to recognize it before burnout takes over.</p><p>· Discover practical frameworks for moving through grief without rushing the healing process.</p><p>· Hear why giving yourself permission to feel emotions is an essential part of recovery.</p><p>· Understand how values, boundaries, and self-care help rebuild a meaningful life after loss.</p><p>· Find encouragement that healing isn't about moving on. It's about carrying love forward while choosing life again.</p><p><strong><u>Mentioned Resources:</u></strong></p><p>CanCare- <a href="https://www.cancare.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.cancare.org</a></p><p>Diane’s website - <a href="https://www.dianerolston.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.dianerolston.com/</a></p><p><strong><u>About the Guest:</u></strong></p><p>Jill Kelly spent years as a physical therapist, helping others heal and rebuild their strength. Then her husband Ron was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, and the healer became the caregiver. Jill walked beside him through every stage, and after his passing, she faced the work of rebuilding her own identity from the ground up.</p><p>Diane Rolston is a life and business coach on a mission to help women find balance and reach their goals, even when life feels overwhelming. Her coaching programs have guided women around the world in honoring their ambitions while carrying the real weight of everyday life. Diane helps people rebuild new futures through seasons of change.</p><p><strong>Love the podcast? You’ll be moved by the book</strong>. The Hope in the Face of Cancer book shares inspiring, real stories from survivors, caregivers, and healthcare heroes. Raw, uplifting, and full of heart—for anyone seeking hope and connection. Get your copy: <a href="https://cancare.org/hopebook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cancare.org/hopebook</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Our Host:</strong></p><p>Darcie Champagne Wells is the President and CEO of CanCare, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing support to the cancer community by pairing cancer patients with survivors. Since joining in November 2020 as the third President & CEO, Darcie has driven significant growth, increasing one-to-one support matches by 45% and healthcare referrals by 66%. In 2022, she initiated the Impact Acceleration Initiative to further expand support for cancer patients and caregivers. Her leadership has earned her recognition as a “Most Admired CEO” and “Woman Who Means Business” by the Houston Business Journal, and national “Fundraiser of the Year” by RAISE. Darcie holds a BS in Business Administration from Louisiana State University and an MBA from the University of Houston.</p><p><a href="https://www.cancare.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cancare.org/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanCareInc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CanCareInc</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cancare_inc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cancare_inc</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Thanks for tuning in to Hope in the Face of Cancer!</strong> </p><p>We’re so glad you’re here. If this episode moved you, inspired you, or brought you a little bit of light, please share it with someone who might need it. Just hit the share button on this page or spread the word on social—your voice helps us reach more hearts. </p><p> </p><p>🎧 <strong>Never miss an episode!</strong> </p><p>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts to get updates as soon as new episodes drop. </p><p> </p><p>⭐ <strong>Help us grow with a quick review</strong> </p><p>If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way. It helps others discover the show and reminds us that these stories matter. Take a moment to leave a review—we read every one! </p><p> </p><p>📖 <strong>Enjoy the podcast? You’ll love the book.</strong> </p><p>Check out our book, Hope in the Face of Cancer—a powerful collection of real stories from survivors, caregivers, and healthcare heroes. It’s uplifting, raw, and full of heart. Get your copy at <u><a href="https://www.cancare.org/hopebook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cancare.org/hopebook</a></u>. </p>
June 23, 2026
One Diagnosis. 3,000 Women Helped
<p><strong>How do you turn a life-changing cancer diagnosis into a mission that helps thousands of others?</strong></p><p>At 37 years old, Lyndsay Levingston was building a successful career in television news in New York City when she discovered a lump that would change the course of her life. The diagnosis was stage 2B triple-negative breast cancer. What followed was a journey through treatment, difficult decisions, and unexpected challenges that ultimately led her to a greater sense of purpose. Today, Lyndsay is a breast cancer survivor, advocate, speaker, and founder of Survive Her, a nonprofit dedicated to education, support, and empowerment for women affected by breast cancer.</p><p>As Lyndsay reflects on her diagnosis, she shares how faith, family, and community became her foundation. What began as a desire to tell her story during the pandemic grew into SurviveHer, a nonprofit dedicated to breast health education, support, screening awareness, and survivorship. She discusses the growing number of young women facing breast cancer, the importance of knowing your family history, and why every survivor's story matters.</p><p>This conversation is a powerful reminder that hope is medicine, support changes lives, and purpose can emerge from places we never expected. Lyndsay's story offers encouragement for anyone facing cancer and a call to use your voice, your experience, and your compassion to help others along the way.</p><p><strong><u>Highlights:</u></strong></p><p>· Learn why knowing your family history can be a critical part of early cancer detection.</p><p>· Discover how support systems can impact both treatment and recovery.</p><p>· Understand the unique challenges younger adults face after a cancer diagnosis.</p><p>· Hear how faith and mindset can help people navigate uncertainty and fear.</p><p>· Learn how personal adversity can become the foundation for meaningful service and advocacy.</p><p><strong><u>Mentioned Resources:</u></strong></p><p>CanCare- www.cancare.org</p><p>SurviveHER – <a href="https://www.imasurviveher.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.imasurviveher.org/</a></p><p><strong><u>About the Guest:</u></strong></p><p>Lyndsay Levingston is a breast cancer survivor, nonprofit founder, and tireless advocate for women navigating their breast health journey. After her own diagnosis, Lyndsay turned lived experience into lasting impact, building SurviveHER into a vibrant sisterhood offering education, financial assistance, wellness resources, and access to life-saving screenings for uninsured and underinsured women. Since 2020, SurviveHER has supported more than 3,000 women and received national recognition, including acknowledgments from the United States Congress. Her work has been featured in ESSENCE, Oprah Daily, NBC News, and Yahoo!.</p><p><strong>Love the podcast? You’ll be moved by the book</strong>. The Hope in the Face of Cancer book shares inspiring, real stories from survivors, caregivers, and healthcare heroes. Raw, uplifting, and full of heart—for anyone seeking hope and connection. Get your copy: <a href="https://cancare.org/hopebook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cancare.org/hopebook</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Our Host:</strong></p><p>Darcie Champagne Wells is the President and CEO of CanCare, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing support to the cancer community by pairing cancer patients with survivors. Since joining in November 2020 as the third President & CEO, Darcie has driven significant growth, increasing one-to-one support matches by 45% and healthcare referrals by 66%. In 2022, she initiated the Impact Acceleration Initiative to further expand support for cancer patients and caregivers. Her leadership has earned her recognition as a “Most Admired CEO” and “Woman Who Means Business” by the Houston Business Journal, and national “Fundraiser of the Year” by RAISE. Darcie holds a BS in Business Administration from Louisiana State University and an MBA from the University of Houston.</p><p><a href="https://www.cancare.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cancare.org/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanCareInc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CanCareInc</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cancare_inc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cancare_inc</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Thanks for tuning in to Hope in the Face of Cancer!</strong> </p><p>We’re so glad you’re here. If this episode moved you, inspired you, or brought you a little bit of light, please share it with someone who might need it. Just hit the share button on this page or spread the word on social—your voice helps us reach more hearts. </p><p> </p><p>🎧 <strong>Never miss an episode!</strong> </p><p>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts to get updates as soon as new episodes drop. </p><p> </p><p>⭐ <strong>Help us grow with a quick review</strong> </p><p>If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way. It helps others discover the show and reminds us that these stories matter. Take a moment to leave a review—we read every one! </p><p> </p><p>📖 <strong>Enjoy the podcast? You’ll love the book.</strong> </p><p>Check out our book, Hope in the Face of Cancer—a powerful collection of real stories from survivors, caregivers, and healthcare heroes. It’s uplifting, raw, and full of heart. Get your copy at <u><a href="https://www.cancare.org/hopebook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cancare.org/hopebook</a></u>. </p>
June 16, 2026
When Medicine Meets Compassion
<p>What if one of the most powerful forms of cancer support comes from someone who has already walked the path before you?</p><p>Darcie Wells sits down with Susan Sabo-Wagner, Vice President of Clinical Innovation at the American Oncology Network (AON) , and Isabel Verastegui, Manager of Care Coordination at AON, to explore how personal cancer experiences can shape the way patients are supported. Susan shares how a leukemia diagnosis at age 17 influenced her lifelong career in oncology nursing, while Isabel reflects on being diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer at 41 while working in the oncology field herself. Both women open up about fear, uncertainty, treatment, and the support systems that helped them move forward.</p><p>Their conversation highlights the importance of community oncology, the value of receiving care close to home, and the life-changing impact of peer support. Isabel explains how finding CanCare during treatment helped ease her anxiety and inspired her to become a volunteer for others facing cancer. Susan shares why emotional support is just as important as clinical care and how hope can help people navigate even the most difficult moments.</p><p>This episode is a reminder that no one should face cancer alone. Whether you're in treatment, supporting a loved one, or navigating survivorship, there is strength in connection, comfort in shared experience, and always hope ahead.</p><p><strong><u>Highlights:</u></strong></p><p>· Why peer support often provides reassurance that even the best medical team cannot offer.</p><p>· How community oncology is helping more people access high-quality cancer care closer to home.</p><p>· Practical ways to manage fear, uncertainty, and anxiety after a cancer diagnosis.</p><p>· What survivors learn about gratitude, perspective, and living one day at a time.</p><p>· How healthcare organizations are expanding support beyond treatment to address emotional well-being.</p><p><strong><u>Mentioned Resources:</u></strong></p><p>CanCare- <a href="www.cancare.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.cancare.org</a></p><p>AON - <a href="https://www.aoncology.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.aoncology.com/</a></p><p><strong><u>About the Guest:</u></strong></p><p><strong>Susan Sabo-Wagner</strong> is an oncology certified nurse executive, Vice President of Clinical Innovation at the American Oncology Network, and a living testament to the resilience that defines the cancer journey. Diagnosed with leukemia as a teenager, Susan faced the fear and uncertainty that comes with a diagnosis that changes everything and came out the other side with a calling. She has spent her career transforming how cancer patients experience care across the country, bringing to that work something no credential can teach: the knowledge of what it truly means to sit in that chair.</p><p><strong>Isabel Verastegui </strong>is a Care Coordination Manager at the American Oncology Network, where she has spent 12 years working with cancer patients. In January 2022, at just 41 years old, Isabel was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer. Cancer did not stop her. It deepened her. Today she shows up not only for her patients at AON but as a CanCare volunteer for other women who find themselves navigating their own cancer journeys.</p><p><strong>Love the podcast? You’ll be moved by the book</strong>. The Hope in the Face of Cancer book shares inspiring, real stories from survivors, caregivers, and healthcare heroes. Raw, uplifting, and full of heart—for anyone seeking hope and connection. Get your copy: <a href="https://cancare.org/hopebook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cancare.org/hopebook</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Our Host:</strong></p><p>Darcie Champagne Wells is the President and CEO of CanCare, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing support to the cancer community by pairing cancer patients with survivors. Since joining in November 2020 as the third President & CEO, Darcie has driven significant growth, increasing one-to-one support matches by 45% and healthcare referrals by 66%. In 2022, she initiated the Impact Acceleration Initiative to further expand support for cancer patients and caregivers. Her leadership has earned her recognition as a “Most Admired CEO” and “Woman Who Means Business” by the Houston Business Journal, and national “Fundraiser of the Year” by RAISE. Darcie holds a BS in Business Administration from Louisiana State University and an MBA from the University of Houston.</p><p><a href="https://www.cancare.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cancare.org/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanCareInc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CanCareInc</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cancare_inc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cancare_inc</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Thanks for tuning in to Hope in the Face of Cancer!</strong> </p><p>We’re so glad you’re here. If this episode moved you, inspired you, or brought you a little bit of light, please share it with someone who might need it. Just hit the share button on this page or spread the word on social—your voice helps us reach more hearts. </p><p> </p><p>🎧 <strong>Never miss an episode!</strong> </p><p>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts to get updates as soon as new episodes drop. </p><p> </p><p>⭐ <strong>Help us grow with a quick review</strong> </p><p>If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way. It helps others discover the show and reminds us that these stories matter. Take a moment to leave a review—we read every one! </p><p> </p><p>📖 <strong>Enjoy the podcast? You’ll love the book.</strong> </p><p>Check out our book, Hope in the Face of Cancer—a powerful collection of real stories from survivors, caregivers, and healthcare heroes. It’s uplifting, raw, and full of heart. Get your copy at <u><a href="https://www.cancare.org/hopebook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cancare.org/hopebook</a></u>. </p>
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