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WE Have Cancer

Lee Silverstein

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Each year more than 12 million people will hear the devastating words "you have cancer." In each episode of WE Have Cancer we share the stories of patients, survivors, caregivers and medical professionals as a way to provide information, inspiration and hope to those touched by cancer. The host, Lee Silverstein, is a survivor of a rare form of pediatric kidney cancer and has been battling stage 4 colon cancer since 2011.
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I'm your host, Trevor Maxwell. I'm a stage IV colon cancer survivor, and I've got a message for other men: You don't have to go through cancer alone. Every week on the Man Up to Cancer podcast, you can expect raw, unfiltered conversations about men, cancer, and our experiences. My guests will be other patients, survivors, advocates, and friends from #cancerland. We'll tackle the topics of grief, pain, and the physical suck-fest of cancer. But .. PLOT TWIST.. we're also going to joke, laugh, ...
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When should you screen for colon cancer? What are the currently available screening options? What are the new options on the horizon? What about the rise of colorectal cancer in young people? These are the questions I tackle in today's 25-minute episode of the Man Up to Cancer Podcast. Got questions or comments? I want to hear them! Cologuard Fight…
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I'm joined on today's show by Joy and Isaac Moel, a mother and son from Iowa City, Iowa (Go Hawkeyes!). Isaac was just 23 years old in April 2019 when he was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer. He was otherwise healthy and had no family history or other red flags. Just when Isaac was gaining independence as an adult, he was forced into the r…
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Welcome everyone to the final episode of the We Have Cancer podcast. Glenn Hebert from the Horse Radio Network and Katie Krimitsos of the Women’s Meditation Network pay tribute to Lee Silverstein. For those of you that may not have heard, we lost Lee a few weeks ago and we wanted to do one final episode on the We Have Cancer podcast to honor what h…
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My guest today is Ethan Zohn, a former professional soccer player, winner of the world's most famous reality show Survivor, humanitarian, philanthropist, author, inventor, investor, advocate for cannabis and psychedelics, with a special interest in helping cancer patients and survivors. Ethan is the co-founder of the global non-profit, Grassroot So…
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#KFG has been one of my go-to hashtags during the past six years living with stage IV colon cancer. But what is it? On today's throwback episode of the Man Up to Cancer Podcast, we go back to a show from August 2020. It's crazy to think that nearly four years have passed since I recorded this. In this bonus episode, the meaning of KFG gets revealed…
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Today on the Man Up to Cancer Podcast, I'm joined by super advocate DeMetrius Kee from Rancho Cucamonga, California. When his stepfather was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017, the ripple effect hit the entire family hard, especially 41-year-old DeMetrius. "It threw us all off. I spent several years in the health and wellness space and had no i…
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On today's episode, two of Canada's most helpful (and obviously handsome) cancer fighters sit down for a chat with me about friendship. Jay Abramovitch of South Mountain, Ontario, and Jason Manuge of Kingston, Ontario, were both in their 30s when they were diagnosed with young onset colorectal cancer. Jason is facing the challenges of cancer that h…
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How does a person find comfort and care when he is the one who usually does the comforting? The Rev. Ian Williams, a pastor at St. Helen Parish in Hebron, Indiana, is my guest today on the Man Up to Cancer Podcast. He has been living with metastatic liver cancer for more than three years. Father Ian is the leader of the Indiana Chapter of Man Up to…
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A solo show with your host Trevor Maxwell The stress of cancer accumulates, a thick and heavy covering that I can't shake. It builds with each scan, each blood draw, each surgery. It builds in the days between. Nearly six years in the world of never knowing. For 2,130 days the stress builds and my body and soul labor under the weight of it. What ar…
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When I think about today’s guest, which is often, I think of his thoughtfulness, curiosity, joy, his welcoming nature, his beautiful heart. Lee Silverstein is joining us from his home in Tampa Bay, Florida. Lee is a natural helper of people; As a career management professional, he has been a consultant, mentor, and coach helping students, executive…
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Our good buddy Joe Bullock joins the show to look back over the past four years of working together on our mission to help men facing cancer, and the new era of Man Up to Cancer as a non-profit organization. Joe's the Chief Operating Officer in case you haven't heard! Of course we get off track and talk about #decklife, Peeps, and gingerbread house…
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When the day before Thanksgiving rolls around, you might be tempted to shut down your job search and enjoy the holidays. Nothing will be going on until the first of the year, you presume. Not so fast! There's nothing wrong with enjoying the holidays, but you do need to stay engaged in your job hunt. Many companies have their next year budgets and p…
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Whether we're talking about your resume or LinkedIn profile you only have a few seconds to capture the reader's 9hiring manager, recruiter) attention. Stop wasting these valuable seconds telling them what they already know. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/…
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Do job candidates face ageism in their search. At times, yes. Often times; however, it's the candidates behavior that shines light on their age rather than where it's supposed to be; on their skills and expertise. In this episode we discuss how even subtle things like your word choices, dress and even your email address can put the spotlight on you…
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By now you've probably seen or heard one of the many ads from the popular job boards. The next time you hear one, listen closely. To whom are they marketing the "benefits" of their site? It's almost always to the employer; the one who will pay their fee. In this episode Lee and Jane discuss why spending the majority of time and energy on job sites …
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Career Management consultant, Travis Black, returns to discuss what job seekers need to know about working with recruiters. He discussed: The difference between internal corporate recruiters, contingency recruiters and retained recruiters. How to most effectively work with recruiters. Important questions job seekers should ask when working with rec…
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Sr. Career Coach, Carolina Kimball, joins Lee to discuss the power and importance of "self-talk" and our inner dialogue. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?si=8aeAsyuHS5q31txpjUqm8g…
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Preparing for an interview and anticipating the questions you likely will be asked is critically important. "Why do you want to work for our company?" is one of those commonly asked questions. Do you know the right way to answer this question? Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the…
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In this episode we cover how to improve your search results when looking for jobs on LinkedIn. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?si=8aeAsyuHS5q31txpjUqm8g On the Stitcher App: http…
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It seems like new technologies and social media platforms are emerging everr day. When you hear about these new developments do you shrug your shoulders or do you spend time learning what all the fuss is about? In this episode we discuss why it's critical for job seekers to be curious about new technology. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast: ht…
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Like most social media platforms LinkedIn is constantly making enhancements. In this episode Lee discusses three features you may not know about. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?…
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Job seekers are often hesitant about negotiating salary and benefits when offered a job. In this episode Lee discusses the eight keys to successful salary negotiations. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/…
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For many job seekers networking feels like work. They struggle with mastering this important skill. Inthis episode Lee talks about five ways to take the work out of networking. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.c…
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Fear is likely the number one emotion that job seekers encounter. Lee & Janie discuss the most common fears that job seekers encounter and how to overcome them. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjK…
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Lee discusses why using the word "just" can negatively impact your job search. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?si=8aeAsyuHS5q31txpjUqm8g On the Stitcher App: https://www.stitcher…
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Tim Cirisoli returns to share his tips on managing your career. He talks about: Having a plan for your career Know what you want out of your career. Where do you want it to go? Establish your brand. What do you want to be known for? How to communicate your brand. How other people can help you identify your brand. How to stay relevant in the marketp…
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On this solo episode of the Man Up to Cancer Podcast, I read from Chapter 5 of my book, "Open Heart, Warrior Spirit: A Man's Guide to Living with Cancer." This chapter is all about how some very special people in my life helped me redefine the definition of courage in my fight against cancer. Here is an excerpt: Cancer tried to drown me. It was a c…
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Tim Cirisoli joins Lee and Janie to discuss what it means to "manage" your career and why managing your career is essential for career success. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?si…
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One of the coolest and most exciting things happening for Man Up to Cancer for 2023, going into our fourth year, is the growth and development of local and regional chapters for our community. These chapters are creating connections where guys who live near one another can meet up for a coffee or a beer, or go to a ballgame, or dinner, or even rall…
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There have been a lot of changes since the launch of Man Up to Cancer and our Howling Place Facebook group three years ago. The world faced a health pandemic. Governments faced instability. Tom Brady went to the Bucs and got dumped by Giselle. But one thing hasn't changed: A lifelong friendship between myself and the one and only Joe Bullock of Dur…
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There's lots of advice available on writing resumes. Some of it's good, some of it...not so much. In this episode, Lee shares the seven words and phrases you should leave off of your resume. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify: https://…
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We're baaaaack.... The OG co-host, Kelin Welborn, turns the tables and interviews me about my independently published book, "Open Heart, Warrior Spirit: A Man's Guide to Living with Cancer," and the past, present, and future of Man Up to Cancer. Founded in January 2020, MUTC has grown to include: The Howling Place Facebook group of 2000 male cancer…
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