Man Up to Cancer

Man Up to Cancer
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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. 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, health experts, and friends from #cancerland. We'll tackle a wide range of topics including cancer screenings, chemo, friendship, scars, sex and intimacy, grief, and the physical suck-fest of cancer. But .. PLOT TWIST.. we're also going to joke, laugh, and have fun. Visit us and join our community at www.manuptocancer.org.

  1. 5D AGO

    Two guys With Cancer and a Dream

    After a 693-day hiatus, the Man Up to Cancer Podcast is back! Join me and my right hand man in the movement to change the way men go through cancer, Joe Bullock. In this relaunch episode, Joe and I talk about the early development of Man Up to Cancer, our priorities for 2026, and our friendship that has sustained us over the past six years of doing this work together. You will hear shout-outs to Colontown, Colorectal Cancer Alliance, Jack's Caregiver Coalition, Cancer and Careers, and Duke's Mayo. And of course, Joe does not escape the Gauntlet of Random Questions! You'll learn which fast food chain mascots would win a brawl (hint: It's not Ronald McDonald). *One correction: Alex Pabon was a chef for a U.S. Army general, but not a "five-star" general. The point Joe was making remains 100 percent valid. Thanks to our sponsors for 2026, Pfizer and Foundation Medicine. You'll be hearing more about these sponsors later in the year. I couldn't do this work without their support and their belief in improving men's mental health and cancer health. Previous episodes with Joe Bullock Howling Joe Bullock, 7/14/20 Cancerland legend Joe Bullock is back to talk about the Howling Place, COLONTOWN JR., and... forest bathing#KFG #BDP, 1/12/21 Has Joe Bullock cloned himself? #Cancerland needs to know! 3/22/22 Man Up to Cancer grows up w/ Joe Bullock, 1/9/24

    53 min

  2. 04/02/2024

    When should you screen for colorectal cancer?

    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 CRC Exact Sciences Guardant Health Colon Cancer Coalition Classic SNL ad for Colon Blow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku42Iszh9KM 2023 SNL ad for Cologuard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu12X2cu6Y0

    27 min

  3. 03/19/2024

    Joy and Isaac: The bond between a mother and son facing cancer at 23

    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 role of patient, depending on his mother to be his primary caregiver as he faced mutliple surgeries and grueling chemotherapy, radiation, and more.  The shocking diagnosis was a difficult blow for this tightknit family, yet they have fought this disease together with incredible courage, intelligence, grace, and heart. In this episode, we discuss  Isaac's engagement and upcoming wedding!The physical and emotional burdens of managing metastatic cancer over a period of yearsWhat it was like for mother and son to have him become dependent on her again, just as he was gaining independenceAdvice for other young men facing a cancer diagnosisOur mutual love for Iowa City, home to my alma mater, the University of IowaThe best pizza in the midwest (In my humble opinion)

    49 min

  4. 02/27/2024

    Ethan Zohn: 'Survivor' made him famous. Surviving cancer made him limitless.

    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 Soccer, which has reached millions of youth in 60+ countries with vital health information and services. Oh, and he's a two time survivor of CD20 positive Hodgkin’s Lymphoma who has been through the gauntlet of chemo, radiation, two stem cell transplants. We talk about how at 50 he's now the "old curmudgeon" of the Survivor family tree; his uncanny resemblance as a teenager to Patrick Dempsey's nerdy character, Ronald Miller, from the movie "Can't Buy Me Love"; his insane number of side hustles since grade school; the emotional turmoil of his two bouts with lymphoma; how medical cannabis changed his life for the better; the pressure of going through cancer in the media spotlight; and how he found his authentic voice when he stopped saying what people wanted him to say, and started telling his truth about the cancer experience. LINKS EO Care: Medical Cannabis Care Plans for cancer patients, Survivors and caregivers : www.EO.care Crunch Bowl - Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/6o46Ezf Survivor Merch : www.EthanZohn.com Dempsey Center: www.dempseycenter.org Social Media Channels X (Twitter): @ethanzohn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethanzohn Follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/EthanZohnSurvivor

    46 min

  5. 02/20/2024

    Throwback Episode: The Meaning of #KFG

    #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. I ramble for 14 minutes about my first surgery, amazing nurse Aaron, and the joys of oxaliplatin chemo. I also send out a message of encouragement to all the cancer patients out there who are in pain, suffering, and basically living minute to minute. To learn more and get involved in the Man Up to Cancer movement, find us on social and visit us at www.manuptocancer.org. HOWL!!

    16 min

  6. 02/13/2024

    Family, Culture, and Cancer: DeMetrius Kee won't rest until you talk about it!

    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 idea what prostate cancer was. I immediately started researching," he said. That launched DeMetrius into a newfound passion for cancer advocacy. More than six years later, he has established a thriving career with cancer non-profits. In the cancer world, sometimes having a strong voice — and the willingness to us it — is exactly what is needed. With his self-described "big mouth," DeMetrius is changing the lives of anyone within earshot. "Knowing what I know now, in regards to early detection, I encourage everyone," he said. "I know it's difficult, but you've gotta talk about it." Things you will learn about DeMetrius in this episode: He has 45+ first cousins — and that's just on his mom's side of the familyHe looks so young, sometimes people think he and his 20-year-old son are brothersHe served in the Air Force for eight years… in Nebraska @LLS - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society @Zero Prostate Cancer

    41 min

  7. 02/06/2024

    The Impact of Cancer Friendships, with Jay Abramovitch and Jason Manuge

    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 has spread to his bones, while Jay is navigating a couple of new, small tumors that have popped up in his lungs, after a few years of NED - No Evidence of Disease. To hear these two young guys open the doors of their hearts - and reject bitterness in the face of brutally difficult circumstances - was something I will never forget.

    1h 5m

  8. 01/30/2024

    On Faith, Nature, and Humor with The Rev. Ian Williams

    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 Cancer. He is a source of encouragement, care, and inspiration for members of our community. On today's episode, Ian reflects on faith, nature, and humor and other aspects of his cancer journey. I also put him in the Gauntlet of Random Questions, where he answers questions about animals, time travel, and a certain Olympic sport not generally associated with the Hoosier state.

    37 min
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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. 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, health experts, and friends from #cancerland. We'll tackle a wide range of topics including cancer screenings, chemo, friendship, scars, sex and intimacy, grief, and the physical suck-fest of cancer. But .. PLOT TWIST.. we're also going to joke, laugh, and have fun. Visit us and join our community at www.manuptocancer.org.

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  • Creator
    Man Up to Cancer
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2026 Man Up to Cancer
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