In this episode we chat with Thyroid Cancer Thriver Laura! She shares her personal journey with thyroid cancer, starting from her diagnosis at 17 years old to her experiences with treatment and recovery. She discusses the challenges of living with cancer, the importance of support systems, and how running has become a significant part of her life! Then Erin & Stephanie give some of their own updates about life, races and training and we get our very first "Ding Dong Delights!"

.

Come laugh with us as we share both our cancer & running journeys while building a community of active survivors and thrivers! Email us or leave a voice memo at paceyourselfitsjustcancer@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram @paceyourself.itsjustcancer and tag your pictures and stories help grow our community.

In this weeks episode, Stephanie's Medical Fun Fact is about Lung Cancer. We give some personal updates regarding their lives and coping with cancer, and then introduce Jennifer Iorio, a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, who shares her insights on importance of women's health screenings. We emphasize the need for women to be proactive about their health and to advocate for themselves in medical settings and discuss the importance of understanding one's medical history, the latest mammogram guidelines.

.

Come laugh with us as we share both our cancer & running journeys while building a community of active survivors and thrivers! Email us or leave a voice memo at paceyourselfitsjustcancer@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram @paceyourself.itsjustcancer and tag your pictures and stories help grow our community.

In this week's episode we catch up with Stephanie and Erin who raced at Walt Disney Marathon Wine and Dine weekend and NYC respectively. This weeks medical fun fact covers information about pancreatic cancer. Then we welcome our very first guest Liz, a stage four colon cancer thiver, who shares her incredible journey from diagnosis to treatment. The conversation covers Liz's unexpected diagnosis, the importance of awareness and advocacy for cancer screening, and how running has played a significant role in her life. They discuss the challenges of navigating treatment options, the significance of clinical trials, and the alarming rise of cancer in younger populations. We talk about the significance of running events like the NYC Marathon as a means of advocacy and raising awareness for cancer along with staying physically and mentally strong.

.

Come laugh with us as we share both our cancer & running journeys while building a community of active survivors and thrivers! Email us or leave a voice memo at paceyourselfitsjustcancer@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram @paceyourself.itsjustcancer and tag your pictures and stories help grow our community.

Another late drop as Erin figures out being a producer! In this weeks episode, we catch up on how Stephanie is doing post surgery, chat about training and upcoming events and discuss Vanilla Breast Cancer vs Rocky Road with Hot Fudge & Wet Nuts during Stephanie's Medical Fun Fact! Then it's time to get to know Erin and hear about her Cancer Journey.

.

Come laugh with us as we share both our cancer & running journeys while building a community of active survivors and thrivers! Email us or leave a voice memo at paceyourselfitsjustcancer@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram @paceyourself.itsjustcancer and tag your pictures and stories help grow our community.

In this episode, Erin and Stephanie share personal updates on their health journeys, including Stephanie's recent virtual marathon and upcoming surgery, and Erin's treatment experiences. In this weeks Medical Fun Fact they discuss and delve into the complexities of BRCA mutations and genetic testing. They also highlight the issue of pinkwashing in fundraising efforts and discuss the importance of transparency in cancer fundraising.

.

Finally we get to know Stephanie!! She shares her cancer diagnosis along with how she has stayed active and thriving through the journey! The conversation highlights resilience, the significance of celebrating small victories, and the need for connection among those facing similar challenges.

.

For more information on the genetic testing talked about in this episode, visit https://www.invitae.com/us/providers/test-catalog/test-12001

.

Come laugh with us as we share both our cancer & running journeys while building a community of active survivors and thrivers! Email us or leave a voice memo at paceyourselfitsjustcancer@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram @paceyourself.itsjustcancer and tag your pictures and stories help grow our community.