Beyond the Battlefront
The experience of Cancer is a challenging one, but it’s not every day that we hear the lighter side. This podcast will dive into the highs and lows of both first and second-hand Cancer experiences. We will speak with a wide range of guests: doctors, patients, family-members, researchers and - most often forgotten - the caregivers, all while exploring what’s beyond the infamous battlefront. Your host is Noor Hassan, a High School Junior, Volleyball player, Dog-mom, and Cancer-Survivor who has been striving for health-advocacy and awareness surrounding the psychological aspects of cancer side-effects since she was diagnosed at age 4. Episodes are unscripted and will generally be released twice a month on all podcast platforms.
Episodes
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tim Dilley, a 66-year-old kidney cancer survivor whose journey through illness, faith, and physical resilience offers a powerful perspective on the future of cancer care. Diagnosed with advanced kidney cancer, Tim became one of the early recipients of cutting-edge immunotherapy treatment—a revolutionary approach that empowered his own immune system to fight back. He shares h...
In this episode, Perry Zimmerman discusses her extraordinary journey as a multiple cancer survivor, beginning with retinoblastoma in early childhood followed by an osteosarcoma diagnosis at age 11. The conversation explores her personal memories of treatment, the impact on her family dynamics, and the emotional challenges of facing multiple diagnoses over the years. She discusses how these health challenges influenced...
In this episode of Beyond the Battlefront, we sit down with Isabella Strahan who shares her personal journey through a cancer diagnosis while in college. From the moment she received the news to navigating treatment at Duke Children's Hospital, we explore the emotional, physical, and social challenges she faced. We also dive into her decision to publicly share her story through vlogging—ultimately ending up in he...
In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Quick, a remarkable advocate and survivor whose journey with metastatic breast cancer has inspired many. At just 29, Amanda was diagnosed, and since then, she has become a powerful voice in the cancer community. Her insights have been featured in prominent outlets like Good Morning America, Buzzfeed, and Allure, where she shares her experiences and highlights the importance of ...
In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Cycle for Survival to explore the inspiring journey behind this impactful organization. Born out of personal experience with rare cancers, the founder shares the emotional story that ignited the mission to fund groundbreaking research. He reflects on the early days of launching Cycle for Survival, the challenges he faced, and how his role has evolved over the years.
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In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with the remarkable Bozoma Saint John, a single-mother, caregiver, business executive, and powerful figure as she opens up about her journey navigating life after the passing of her husband to cancer. Bozoma shares the intimate challenges and triumphs she faced while balancing her professional responsibilities and personal grief. Through candid storytelling, she reflects on the l...
Scarlett James, the founder of The Scarlett Fund speaks on her experience building her outreach and inspiring others to fight for something they believe needs more attention. She has honed in her work on pediatric cancer research working with cooperate organizations as well as legislative branches in DC where she hopes to pass bills that will change the future for many pediatric patients. Listen to her journey and exp...
This Episode features Dr. Peter Percuoco, a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, Blogger, Vlogger, Podcaster, Life Coach, and Inspirational Speaker. With over 30 years of experience, he's stepped out of the clinic and onto the stage to share his message of hope and potential. He discusses his journey of finding his purpose and how those around him helped him discover the true meaning of his journey battling ...
This episode features Danielle Gabrielle, a softball and Tennis coach and P.E. teacher at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in the Bronx, New York. Gabriel was diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age and in this episode, she will take us through her journey and the many things she was taught along the way. This episode features the ins and outs of a cancer patient in remission and the must-know for anyone going...
This Episode of Beyond The Battlefront will discuss the intricacies of how families deal with cancer and losing a loved one. Mother-daughter duo, Gail and Kate Tifford take us through the highs and lows of their experience losing not only a husband to Gail but a father figure to Kate. By sharing their experience with the world, families out there sharing a similar experience can lean on their story for support, hope, ...
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