Combating Cancer

Combating Cancer
Podcast Description
Join Gwen Kelly, Host and Founder of Combating Cancer, a podcast focused on strength, resilience, and hope. Creating a space where people can share their personal cancer journeys—whether that involves navigating treatment, celebrating remission, or honoring the memory of a loved one.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of strength, resilience, and hope, discussing crucial topics such as treatment navigation, caregiver challenges, and emotional impacts of cancer. Episode examples include conversations about coping with hair loss during treatment, exploring the biopsychosocial impact of glioblastoma care, and sharing powerful survivor stories, all aimed at fostering community and awareness.

Join Gwen Kelly, Host and Founder of Combating Cancer, a podcast focused on strength, resilience, and hope. Creating a space where people can share their personal cancer journeys—whether that involves navigating treatment, celebrating remission, or honoring the memory of a loved one.
Episode 13- Show Notes:
In this episode of Combating Cancer, host Gwen Kelly shares her journey with stage three astrocytoma brain cancer, diagnosed at the age of 19. Gwen discusses the subtle and often misattributed symptoms that preceded her diagnosis, including intense back spasms, rib pain, and a concussion-like incident. She emphasizes the importance of early detection and self-advocacy when experiencing unexplained or persistent symptoms. Listeners are informed about various warning signs of brain tumors and encouraged to seek further medical testing if they feel something is off. Gwen’s story aims to raise awareness and support for others facing similar challenges in the cancer community.
Discussed in this episode:
- Early Warning Signs of a Brain Tumor
- Where Gwen’s Symptoms Began
- Initial Reactions and Diagnosis
- Personal Journey: High School to Diagnosis
- The Seizure and Diagnosis
- Advice and Final Thoughts
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