Empower Radio: The Cancer Warrior Mel Majoros

When Chris Brewer was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer in 1996 he met another young cancer survivor named Lance Armstrong. Armstrong and Chris shared a passion for cycling and helping people. When Armstrong started the LIVESTRONG foundation he didn't think it would be the definitive place for cancer survivors to go to for support. Find out more about Chris, how his chance friendship with Lance Armstrong turned into a job that he loves and all about the Movember and how that raises awareness for cancer awareness for men. November 11, 2011- Chris Brewer "Livestrong"

When Rachel Pappas was diagnosed with breast cancer she wanted to create a website that focuses on the positive aspects of cancer. She created 1UpOnCancer that does just that. We also talk about her battle with bi-polar disorder and her upcoming book Hopping Rollercoasters. The Cancer Warrior - September 16 2011- Rachel Pappas "One Up On Cancer"

Comedianne Michelle Ryan is Mel's guest on this weeks show. She is very funny and author of the book "Floor it, Road Trips down the humor Highway." Proceeds from the book will benefit ovarian cancer organizations worldwide. Join us this week as she talks about how ovarian cancer has touched her life and what comedy love is. The Cancer Warrior Show

When Steve Mazan found out he had incurable liver cancer he decided to pursue his dream of performing stand up comedy on The David Letterman Show. Mel sits down with this hilarious comedian and finds out why David Letterman and more about his documentary he made pursuing his dream Dying to do Letterman. http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_081211_stevemazan.mp3

Mel sits down with "Momcologist" Mindy Finch of 46 Mommas. Her son Gregory was only 3 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Juvenile Mylo Monocytic Leukemia, wanting to help other parents with kids with cancer she joined 46 mommas, a group that was well publicized on last years Stand Up 2 Cancer telecast. This year a new set of 46 Mommas, including Mindi will shave their heads in Washington DC on September 21st in Union Station for the St. Baldricks Foundation. Find out about this amazing Momma and how you can help fight childhood cancer on this weeks The Cancer Warrior.http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_072911mindifinch.mp3

Mel sits down with Adana Barbieri,a cancer survivor and one of the initiators of the Courageous Living, Fearless Women retreat at the Shambala Mountain Center in Colorado. It is a 5 day retreat focusing support as well as physical, spiritual and emotional healing. Shambala is also giving away 2 spots to this retreat and there are only a few days left to enter. Find out more about this amazing Center, the retreat, and how you could be one of the lucky to to go for free on an all new The Cancer Warrior. http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/cancersurvivor_072211_adanabarbieri.mp3