Until there is a cure for cancer Kentuckians need hope today. Link 2 Hope is a monthly podcast featuring experts discussing ways to remove barriers for Kentuckians in need of screening, diagnosis and treatment for cancer. Join in the conversation as we work to create a healthier Kentucky.
In this episode, we speak with Lydia Pack, Senior Oncology Genetic Counselor with the University of Kentucky, about genetic counseling and the benefits it brings to patient on undergoing cancer treatments.
14 Jan 2026
Talking Health Policy with Senator Thomas
In this episode, we talk with Senator Thomas about his work in helping to improve access to cancer treatment and he shares his personal story about why this work matters so much to him.
17 Oct 2024
Erasing Cancer's Marks - Carrissa Colors
This episode will introduce you to a medical tattoo specialist using her talents to often times remove the scars that can be a lasting reminder of cancer or give women who have been through breast cancer a part of themselves back that was taken in order to save their life.
6 May 2024
Alex Herring
In this episode, we talk with Alex Herring about his diagnosis of Stage IV Colon Cancer and his mission to raise awareness about screenings in young people across Kentucky.
6 May 2024
Lung Cancer Screening
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Micheal Gieske and hear the latest about lung cancer screenings and the progress being made in Kentucky.
25 Sept 2023
Zinnia Project
The Zinnia Project delivers cheer to hospitalized Cancer patients and caregivers who may not have enough resources or support.
17 Jul 2023
Multi-Cancer Early Detection
The best way to treat cancer is to find it early. In this episode, we speak with Kentucky's own Whitney Jones about his journey with GRAIL and his interest in expanding access to early detection technology.
30 Mar 2023
Cancer Rehab and FitLou
In this episode, we talk about Cancer Rehab with Dr. Audrey Stockwell, Director of Revital Cancer Rehabilitation Program at KORT Physical Therapy and Adjunct Professor at Bellarmine University.
13 Mar 2023
Gilda’s Club - Helping Cancer Patients through Social Work
Cancer care requires more than traditional healthcare. Join us for a conversation about how Gilda's club helps provide services from meals to group conversations to those touched by cancer.
13 Mar 2023
Bottom’s Up!
Let's talk colonoscopies! Yes, it's not something everybody wants to talk about but we all need to have them done. Join our hosts and guests as they talk about their experience and why it's important to make this a normal part of your healthcare conversation.
26 Sept 2022
The Cancer Journey
In this episode, we will hear from Kentucky-based musician and artist, Brigid Kaelin, about her personal journey with cancer.
26 Sept 2022
Creative Awareness for Cancer Screenings
In this episode, we talk with leaders at ACS CAN to explore ways they are getting creative in raising awareness around the importance of cancer screenings.
12 Oct 2021
Cancer Epidemiology
In this episode, we are diving into the academic side of cancer research and talking with Stephanie Boone from the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health with the Brown Cancer Center
21 Jun 2021
Navigating Cancer
19 May 2021
Colon Cancer Prevention Project
In this episode, we will talk about colon cancer screenings and innovations in diagnosing cancers. We are joined by Dr. Whitney Jones, the Founder of the Colon Cancer Prevention project
5 Apr 2021
Innovation In Cancer Screening
In this episode, we will talk about innovation in cancer screenings. We will be joined by Dr. Gieske, Director of Lung Cancer Screening at St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Pam Perin, a patient that participated in the lung screening program.
16 Feb 2021
Health Policy
In this episode, we will talk about health policies and the impact they have on patients and families living with cancer. As we will hear today, when innovative treatments come to the market, we often will need to update policy to make sure patients can use that treatment. Also, some policies have unintended consequences for cancer patients and advocates work tirelessly to make sure their concerns are heard and fixed.
11 Dec 2020
Innovation in Cancer Therapeutics
In this episode, we will explore how cancer treatment has evolved to help physicians and patients fight hard to treat cancers. As we will hear in this episode, not all cancers are the same and we are seeing increased collaboration between the patient advocacy community, physicians and the innovation sector to create new treatment options for previously untreatable cancers.
20 Oct 2020
Kentucky CancerLink
This first episode features an introduction to Kentucky CancerLink, a state-wide group focused on helping Kentuckians diagnosed with cancer. We will hear from three people who are playing critical roles in creating and growing this organization. We will start the conversation with Founder Vicki Belvins-Booth and will also hear from Board Chair Brian Willett and Executive Director Melissa Karrer.
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