Quarterbacking Cancer

Tracey Stroup, ND

The truth is, cancer care is confusing, overwhelming, and often broken. Patients and families are left to navigate a system full of gaps, unanswered questions, and tough choices. After stepping into the “quarterback” role for a dear friend’s cancer journey, coordinating doctors, protocols, natural therapies, emotional support, and even microdosing through chemo, we discovered the plays that truly made a difference. Now, we’re sharing the playbook with you. Each episode of Quarterbacking Cancer brings you expert insights, real-life strategies, and heartfelt conversations to help you face cancer with clarity, confidence, and hope. From integrative medicine to emotional resilience, you’ll get the tools and support you need to call the right plays for your unique journey. Because no one should have to fight cancer uninformed and with the right game plan, you’re not alone.

Episodes

  1. JAN 2

    Ep. 9, Season 1: Why Hope Is Medicine and How Club Hope Foundation Walks Families Through Cancer

    Cancer care isn’t just about treatments — it’s about people. In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Quarterbacking Cancer, Dr. Tracey sits down with Cara Atkinson, founder and CEO of Club Hope Foundation, to talk about what happens in the spaces cancer care often overlooks. From emotional isolation and financial strain to practical, everyday needs, Cara shares how Club Hope Foundation steps in to walk alongside individuals and families affected by cancer — no matter their diagnosis, treatment choice, or background. Born from Cara’s own cancer journey at just 22 years old, Club Hope has grown into a multi-county, faith-rooted nonprofit offering everything from “Boxes of Hope” and gas cards to bill assistance, home services, pediatric programs, and school-based chapters that teach the next generation the power of compassion. This episode goes beyond protocols and therapies to explore: Why hope is medicineHow community changes outcomesThe unseen financial and emotional burdens of cancerWhy support should never be conditionalHow faith, service, and collaboration restore dignity in the hardest momentsWhether you’re a patient, caregiver, healthcare professional, or someone walking alongside a loved one — this conversation is a reminder that no one fights alone. Because in this game, hope has a game plan. Learn more: www.clubhopefoundation.com 👉 Stay Connected & Supported 🌐 Learn more about Dr. Tracey: traceystroupnd.com 📚 Cancer Resources & Healing Insights: The Academy of Abiding Wellness 👥 Join the Inner Circle — your team locker room for support & connection: Abiding Wellness Inner Circle

    46 min
  2. 12/11/2025

    Ep. 8, Season 1: From Fear to Empowerment: Rethinking Cancer, Aging, and Healing with Dr. Goodyear

    Welcome back to Quarterbacking Cancer — the podcast where hope has a game plan. Today’s episode is nothing short of extraordinary. I’m joined by one of the brightest minds in integrative oncology, Dr. Nathan Goodyear of the Williams Cancer Institute—a physician, researcher, and pioneer pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in cancer care. Together, we dive deep into: Why the current “Unholy Trinity” of cancer care (chemo, radiation, surgery) fails so many patientsHow cancer is changing — and why younger people are being diagnosed more than everThe groundbreaking therapies transforming tumors from the inside outHow to activate your immune system at the tumor site for more effective, less destructive treatmentThe link between aging cells, the environment, and cancerWhy pausing before jumping into fear-driven decisions saves livesHow faith, physiology, and innovation work together to restore hopeThe future of cancer care: from destroying cells… to reverting them back to healthy onesThis conversation will change the way you see cancer, healing, and what’s truly possible in medicine today. If you or someone you love is navigating cancer, this episode offers clarity, strategy, and real HOPE. Dr. Goodyear & Williams Cancer Institute Williams Cancer Institute Website  ➜ https://williamscancerinstitute.comDr. Goodyear on Instagram  ➜ https://instagram.com/dr.goodyearDr. Goodyear on X (Twitter)  ➜ https://x.com/DrGoodyearDr. Goodyear’s Blog / Personal Site  ➜ https://pre-scribed.com/blogWilliams Cancer Institute on Instagram  ➜ https://instagram.com/williamscancerinstituteWilliams Cancer Institute Research + Trials  ➜ https://williamscancerinstitute.com/research👉 Stay Connected & Supported 🌐 Learn more about Dr. Tracey: traceystroupnd.com 📚 Cancer Resources & Healing Insights: The Academy of Abiding Wellness 👥 Join the Inner Circle — your team locker room for support & connection: Abiding Wellness Inner Circle

    51 min
  3. 10/02/2025

    Ep. 3, Season 1: Planting Seeds of Hope: Inside the Appleseed Project with Julia Chiappetta

    Cancer care can feel overwhelming, but what if there was a community ready to meet you with compassion, education, and hope?  In this episode of Quarterbacking Cancer, Dr. Tracey Stroup sits down with Julia Chiappetta, Director of the Annie Appleseed Project. Julia shares the powerful story of how one woman’s search for alternative cancer therapies grew into a global movement that has touched over a million lives. From annual conferences that connect patients directly with integrative and functional oncology experts, to one-on-one advocacy calls that meet people where they are, the Appleseed Project is changing the culture of cancer care. Together, Tracey and Julia discuss:  ✅ Why patients need both education and community support  ✅ The importance of grace in choosing your own healing path—whether conventional, integrative, or a blend  ✅ How emotional, mental, and spiritual health impact cancer recovery  ✅ What to do first if you or a loved one has just received a diagnosis This conversation is about more than protocols, it’s about planting seeds of empowerment, faith, and healing that continue to grow. 🌱✨ 👉 Stay Connected & Supported 🌐 Learn more about Dr. Tracey: traceystroupnd.com 📚 Cancer Resources & Healing Insights: The Academy of Abiding Wellness 👥 Join the Inner Circle — your team locker room for support & connection: Abiding Wellness Inner Circle

    41 min
  4. 09/18/2025

    Ep. 1, Season 1: The Kickoff — Quarterbacking Cancer

    The truth is, cancer care is confusing, overwhelming, and often broken. Patients and families are left to navigate a system full of gaps, unanswered questions, and tough choices. After stepping into the “quarterback” role for a dear friend’s cancer journey—coordinating doctors, protocols, natural therapies, emotional support, and even microdosing through chemo—we discovered the plays that truly made a difference. Now, we’re sharing the playbook with you. Each episode of Quarterbacking Cancer brings you expert insights, real-life strategies, and heartfelt conversations to help you face cancer with clarity, confidence, and hope. From integrative medicine to emotional resilience, you’ll get the tools and support you need to call the right plays for your unique journey. Because no one should have to fight cancer uninformed—and with the right game plan, you’re not alone. Ep. 1, Season 1: The KickoffIn this kickoff episode, Dr. Tracey get's interviewed her about the moment Quarterbacking Cancer was born and why changing the cancer culture matters. Tracey shares the story of guiding a close friend from a confusing DCIS diagnosis through a maze of rushed decisions, missing details, and conflicting advice—and how faith, discernment, and an integrative game plan changed everything. You’ll learn: Why cancer care is urgent but not always an emergency—and why you do have timeThe first three plays to call after a diagnosis (pray, get a second opinion, go where they see more cases)The gaps nobody talks about: communication, nutrition, testing, and insurance pitfallsWhat an integrative plan can include without the “pick a side” pressureThe role of mindset, community, and the Holy Spirit when fear tries to take overIf you need hope, a plan, and a team—you’re in the right huddle. 👉 Stay Connected & Supported 🌐 Learn more about Dr. Tracey: traceystroupnd.com 📚 Cancer Resources & Healing Insights: The Academy of Abiding Wellness 👥 Join the Inner Circle — your team locker room for support & connection: Abiding Wellness Inner Circle

    32 min

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The truth is, cancer care is confusing, overwhelming, and often broken. Patients and families are left to navigate a system full of gaps, unanswered questions, and tough choices. After stepping into the “quarterback” role for a dear friend’s cancer journey, coordinating doctors, protocols, natural therapies, emotional support, and even microdosing through chemo, we discovered the plays that truly made a difference. Now, we’re sharing the playbook with you. Each episode of Quarterbacking Cancer brings you expert insights, real-life strategies, and heartfelt conversations to help you face cancer with clarity, confidence, and hope. From integrative medicine to emotional resilience, you’ll get the tools and support you need to call the right plays for your unique journey. Because no one should have to fight cancer uninformed and with the right game plan, you’re not alone.