The Many Faces of Cancer

Melissa Grosboll
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As a cancer survivor and thriver, I know how important community and support are when you are facing a cancer diagnosis. That’s why I created The Many Faces of Cancer Podcast. Each week I will be interviewing amazing people with heartfelt and inspirational stories from all sides of the cancer journey: patients, survivors and thrivers, caregivers, family and friends, and professionals. I may even throw in a bonus episode once in a while talking about things that are important to us all.  We never think it will happen to us, until it does. This podcast will be about community, knowing you’re not alone in your journey. It will also be an opportunity for people to share their stories and hopefully help others.  I hope you will all tune in. While it will be cancer stories, we all learn from others and, ultimately, these are human stories, applicable to many other areas of life.

  1. Honoring His Mom by Helping Make Travel Easier for Cancer Patients with Shaun Barnard

    5D AGO

    Honoring His Mom by Helping Make Travel Easier for Cancer Patients with Shaun Barnard

    Today's guest is Shaun Barnard, described by friends and family as a man of endless ideas and blue-sky thinking. Shaun channelled his great passion for traveling into founding In My Wildest, a UK charity created in memory of his mum, who died from breast cancer. This charity helps people living with cancer fund travel insurance, which is oftentimes very expensive, so they can keep exploring the world, making memories, and living fully, even in the hardest of moments. We talk about the state of travel insurance for cancer patients in the UK, honoring his mother's love of travel, how and why In My Wildest was created, and so much more!! Resources: Shaun's website: https://www.inmywildest.org Shaun's email: hi@inmywildest.org Shaun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inmywildest Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com

    39 min
  2. Bringing Real JOY to the World with Tommy Holl, The Real Elf

    FEB 10

    Bringing Real JOY to the World with Tommy Holl, The Real Elf

    Today's guest is Tommy Holl, also known as "The Real Elf", a beloved entertainment and experiential brand dedicated to spreading joy, wonder and connection during the holidays and beyond. His mission became even clearer after surviving epithelioid sarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer that mostly affects young adults. According to Tommy, life is short, joy matters and magic should be shared generously. We talk about The Real Elf origin story, navigating cancer as a young adult, finding support through Imerman Angels and Epic Experience, Tommy's journey to Shark Tank and landing a deal, spreading joy, and so much more. Get ready for a feel good, joy filled episode! Resources: Tommy's Website: TheRealElf.com The Real Elf Shark Tank Sizzle Reel The Real Elf Social Media: Facebook: The Real Elf Twitter: @TheRealElfTommy Instagram: @TheRealElfTommy Tiktok: @TheRealElfTommy Imerman Angels Website: https://imermanangels.org/ Epic Experience Website: https://epicexperience.org/ Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com

    45 min

  3. FEB 3

    The Importance of Holistic Care, Physical and Mental, in Thriving with Advanced Stage Prostate Cancer with Tony Collier BEM

    Today's guest is Tony Collier BEM, who has been living with advanced stage prostate cancer since 2017. He is an avid runner, prostate cancer advocate and awareness speaker, and an encourager of those living with and beyond cancer to exercise for continued health. He was also awarded the British Empire Medal in 2019 for his work in the re-generation of his home town and his charity fundraising. We talk about the importance of exercise before, during and after cancer treatment, mental health and psychosexual therapy, better prostate cancer screening and education, peer to peer support, and so much more!! Thriving with cancer isn't just about medical treatments. There is so much more to health and this is the conversation that delves into all of it. Resources: Tackle Prostate Website: https://tackleprostate.org/ Tony's Blog: https://runningintocancer.co.uk/ Tony's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-collier/ Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com

    43 min
  4. Living with Cholangiocarcinoma using Both Traditional and Complementary Methods with Brian Finley

    JAN 27

    Living with Cholangiocarcinoma using Both Traditional and Complementary Methods with Brian Finley

    Today's guest is Brian Finley, former middle and high school science teacher, son of a Marine Corps aviator and diplomat, and cholangiocarcinoma survivor. Given 3-6 months to live at diagnosis in 2023, Brian is currently NED, defying the odds. He attributes his health to the use of both traditional and complementary methods, both of which he uses today. Brian also serves as a mentor for other cancer patients through the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, being there for others as someone was once there for him. We talk about gratitude, non-judgment, how Western Medicine and Complementary therapies can work together, how previous events in Brian's life helped prepare him for his cancer journey, getting through the dark times, and so much more!! Resources: Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Website: https://www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/ Brian's email: bfinley1969@gmail.com Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com

    49 min
  5. Marathons, Mental Health and Breast Cancer with Sally Orange MBE

    JAN 20

    Marathons, Mental Health and Breast Cancer with Sally Orange MBE

    Today's guest is Sally Orange MBE, former British Army Major and physiotherapist turned fruit dressing adventure athlete, mental health campaigner and charity fundraiser. Diagnosed in 2025 with breast cancer, she has faced her experience with hope, moving forward openly and unapologetically. Sally has completed over 85 marathons, including The London Marathon and the Everest Marathon, both between diagnosis and surgery!! She has completed the 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days, and even ran to all of her chemo sessions.  We talk about silver linings, mental health challenges, of course running, finding gratitude always, and so much more. I've gotten lots of mental advice for the marathon I will be running this year from Sally, and there are so many great nuggets for life in this conversation. I'm so excited for you all to tune in! Resources: Sally's Website: www.sallyorange.com Sally's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sallyorangembe/ Sally's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-orange-mbe-95948741/ Sally's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sally.orange.942 Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com

    45 min
  6. Thriving through Head and Neck Cancer with a Smile and Knowing Love Conquers All with Jonathan Gegerson

    JAN 13

    Thriving through Head and Neck Cancer with a Smile and Knowing Love Conquers All with Jonathan Gegerson

    Today's guest is Jonathan Gegerson, author, speaker, and advocate for those diagnosed with cancer. Jonathan was diagnosed in 2019 with very rare salivary duct carcinoma and has endured over 200 chemo cycles, 67 radiation sessions and 7 major surgeries over the past 6 years. His goal is to inspire others to be thankful for what they have, help them embrace the suffering and turn it into victory. He recently published Perspective C, sharing the power of words, time, love, and suffering. We talk about how cancer can affect even the healthiest people, the importance of second opinions, facing recurrences with positivity and humor, the marathon vs. sprint journey of cancer, putting things in perspective, and so much more! Jonathan is one of the most positive people I've ever met and his outlook on life is so inspiring. What a conversation to kick off 2026! Resources: More of Jonathan's Story: https://breakingcancernews.com/2025/10/13/salivary-duct-carcinoma-treatments-are-evolving-and-dentists-can-help/ Jonathan's Book Perspective C: https://a.co/d/37WWbY0 Jonathan's Email: jonathangegerson@gmail.com Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com

    50 min
  7. Solo Episode - Reflecting on 104 Episodes and Great Things Coming in 2026

    JAN 6

    Solo Episode - Reflecting on 104 Episodes and Great Things Coming in 2026

    I wanted to take this first episode of 2026 to reflect on the last 104 episodes over the past almost 2 years of the show. There have been some amazing conversations and incredible humans that I've had the absolute pleasure of chatting with. I'm sharing some of the highlights and great things so many of my guests have accomplished, all during or after a cancer diagnosis.  I hope you enjoy this look back and remember with me, while also looking forward to what's to come in 2026. Below are some of the books and non-profits we mentioned. Please check them out!!  Happy New Year!! Books Flat Please by Ellyn Winters  The Unlikely Gift of Breast Cancer by Diane Simard The Guys Guide to Everything Breast Cancer by Rick Baker Welcome to Katie's Brain by Katie Smith Light Through Darkness by Harriet Cabelly Positively Altered by Dr. Cindy Howard Overcoming Life's Toughest Challenges by Andy Campbell But is it the Bad Kind by Rachel Orgel  Boo Bear's Big Day by Jodi Novak Cancering by Lauren Huffmaster Cancer Ramblings by Sandy Duarte Cancer Stories of Hope by Kevin Donaghy A Breast Cancer Journey by Jennifer Douglas I AM ALIVE by Nathalie Latham Finding Hope and Joy in Cancer by Amanda Gunville Non-Profits https://www.hodgkinsinternational.com/ https://www.surviveandthrivecr.org/  https://liveradvocates.org/ https://imermanangels.org/ https://theolandusfoundation.org/ https://adventurefound.org/ https://www.myeloma.org/ https://www.prostatenetwork.org/ https://malebreastcancerhappens.org/ https://testicularcancersociety.org/ https://www.sitesandinsights.org/ https://beckybakerfoundation.org/ https://www.facebook.com/thecrownandgloryproject/?locale=tl_PH  https://askellyn.ai/ https://twistoutcancer.org/ https://epicexperience.org/ https://www.theboobytrapfoundation.org/

    30 min
  8. The Role of Art, Spirituality and Nature in Healing from Cervical Cancer with Nathalie Latham

    12/30/2025

    The Role of Art, Spirituality and Nature in Healing from Cervical Cancer with Nathalie Latham

    Today's guest is Nathalie Latham, photographer and film maker, based in Paris, until her life altering diagnosis of Stage 3 cervical cancer at age 39. During her therapy, she was stuck in bed for 7 days and nights and needed activity to focus her mind, so she began drawing. As she recovered, she kept drawing to remind herself that she was alive. These drawings are now part of her visual memoir I AM ALIVE: Creating Resilience and Healing Trauma through Art. We talk about brachytherapy radiation, the role of art in healing, accepting the past, how nature and spirituality helped her recover, embracing joy in the creative process, finding beauty in trauma, and so much more. This conversation was incredibly beautiful, as is Nathalie's work, and a perfect episode to end 2025 and prepare for a new year.  Resources: Nathalie's website: www.nathalielatham.com You can find the link to her book here Nathalie's Blog: https://substack.com/@nathalielatham Follow: Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/ My website: https://melissagrosboll.com Email me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com

    44 min
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As a cancer survivor and thriver, I know how important community and support are when you are facing a cancer diagnosis. That’s why I created The Many Faces of Cancer Podcast. Each week I will be interviewing amazing people with heartfelt and inspirational stories from all sides of the cancer journey: patients, survivors and thrivers, caregivers, family and friends, and professionals. I may even throw in a bonus episode once in a while talking about things that are important to us all.  We never think it will happen to us, until it does. This podcast will be about community, knowing you’re not alone in your journey. It will also be an opportunity for people to share their stories and hopefully help others.  I hope you will all tune in. While it will be cancer stories, we all learn from others and, ultimately, these are human stories, applicable to many other areas of life.

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  • Creator
    Melissa Grosboll
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Many Faces of Cancer
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