26 episodes

Cancer isn't funny, but we all know laughter is the best medicine. Hosted by veteran standup comedian and current cancer warrior Nick Theisen, this podcast will guide you to the resources you may be looking for. We speak with medical professionals, insurance specialists, and, most of all, guests who are also fighting the battle and some of their experiences finding the lighter side of cancer.

Finding Chemo Podcast Nick Theisen

    • Health & Fitness

Cancer isn't funny, but we all know laughter is the best medicine. Hosted by veteran standup comedian and current cancer warrior Nick Theisen, this podcast will guide you to the resources you may be looking for. We speak with medical professionals, insurance specialists, and, most of all, guests who are also fighting the battle and some of their experiences finding the lighter side of cancer.

    So your friend has cancer...Let's talk about the elephant in the room.

    So your friend has cancer...Let's talk about the elephant in the room.

    Nick offers some do's (and don'ts) when it comes to talking with your friend or loved one who may be dealing with cancer. 

    • 7 min
    Chemo Chronicles ep. 2

    Chemo Chronicles ep. 2

    We're back for a quick update on Nick's latest round of chemo, and explore important topics like reconnecting with old friends, high school reunions, and bowling ball wax.

    • 14 min
    Ep 18 Leyli Woodfield Returns!

    Ep 18 Leyli Woodfield Returns!

    Finding Chemo favorite Leyli Woodfield returns to update us on her adventures since last year, and talks about life post-treatment with her usual contagious enthusiasm.
    Also, Billy Shakespeare tries his hand at open mic standup...it doesn't go well.

    • 36 min
    Chemo Chronicles ep. 1

    Chemo Chronicles ep. 1

    Happy New Year! The show is back. Unfortunately, so are Nick's chemo sessions which he starts today. We wanted to chronicle his journey for this latest go-around, so here we are. It's not all bad news though; he's busier than ever with his comedy and his humor remains a pillar of his strength.
    Special guest: Santa!

    • 10 min
    Finding Chemo Ep. 17 Jay Wendell Walker: A Survivor's Survivor

    Finding Chemo Ep. 17 Jay Wendell Walker: A Survivor's Survivor

    Winner of the 2016 San Francisco International Comedy Competition, Jay has seen (and been through) it all. He joins us to talk about surviving a pituitary tumor and medical conditions too numerous to mention. Not to worry, he tells us everything with his trademark darkly uplifting humor.

    • 52 min
    Finding Chemo ep 16: Leyli Woodfield is a badass!

    Finding Chemo ep 16: Leyli Woodfield is a badass!

    Cancer has met its match in our new friend Leyli Woodfield, who joins us to share her story.
    Whether building a community online or in her own neighborhood, Leyli illustrates why cancer is the underdog. The smart money is on her.

    • 37 min

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