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It Happened To Me: A Rare Disease and Medical Challenges Podcast

It Happened To Me: A Rare Disease and Medical Challenges Podcast

著者： Cathy Gildenhorn Beth Glassman and Kira Dineen (DNA Today)
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The mission of our podcast is to support you, our listeners and to create community, as you confront the toughest challenges in life. All of us will experience health hardships. The real question is how we adapt. That is the focus of It Happened To Me, which wants to help you overcome limitations and live a full and satisfying life. Drawing on their own health challenges, hosts Cathy Gildenhorn and Beth Glassman interview guests who share stories and research to help you succeed in the face of difficult health obstacles. It happened to me…I’m not alone and neither are you. We encourage you to learn more at ItHappenedToMePod.com. Please use the contact form on our website to submit your guest suggestions, comments, questions, ideas, and feedback for the show, you can also email us directly at ItHappenedToMePod@gmail.com. It Happened To Me is created and hosted by Cathy Gildenhorn and Beth Glassman. Steve Holsonback is our media engineer and co-producer. DNA Today’s Kira Dineen is our ...All rights reserved to the team: Cathy Gildenhorn, Beth Glassman, & Kira Dineen (DNA Today) 科学
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  • #94 Remembering Brooke Eby: Living with ALS, Humor, and Hope

    #94 Remembering Brooke Eby: Living with ALS, Humor, and Hope
    2026/10/19
    We are heartbroken to share that our former guest and ALS advocate Brooke Eby passed away on October 1, 2026, at just 37 years old. Brooke joined us on It Happened To Me in 2023 to share her experience of being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at 33, after first developing symptoms in her late 20s and spending four years searching for answers. From the beginning, Brooke approached an unimaginably difficult diagnosis with a combination that was uniquely hers: honesty, vulnerability, and an incredible sense of humor. Under the name @LimpBroozkit, she brought hundreds of thousands of people into her life with ALS, using social media to educate, advocate, make people laugh, and show the world that ALS can affect young people too. Her impact grew far beyond social media. Brooke raised more than $1 million for ALS research, helped build ALStogether to connect people living with ALS, and became one of the most recognizable voices in ALS advocacy. Our conversation with Brooke became the most-listened-to episode of It Happened To Me among the nearly 100 episodes we have released. Her story clearly touched our listeners in the same way she touched so many people around the world. In Brooke’s memory, we are honored to share that conversation again. Episode Discussion Topics The first symptoms Brooke noticed in her late 20sHer four-year journey from unexplained symptoms to an ALS diagnosis at age 33What it was like receiving an ALS diagnosis as a young adultUnderstanding amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and how the disease progressesProcessing the emotional impact of a life-changing diagnosisThe importance of family, friends, and community while navigating ALSWhy Brooke turned to humor as a way of coping with and talking about her diagnosisCreating @LimpBroozkit and sharing her experience publiclyUsing social media to educate people who may know very little about ALSChallenging assumptions about who can be affected by ALSFinding moments of laughter and joy while living with a serious progressive diseaseBrooke’s hope that sharing her story could increase awareness and ultimately help move ALS research forward Remembering Brooke Brooke had an extraordinary ability to make people laugh while also making them listen. She did not minimize the devastating realities of ALS. Instead, she invited people into them, often with humor, and in doing so made ALS more visible to an enormous audience. By the end of her life, Brooke had built a social media community of more than 700,000 people. She raised more than $1 million for ALS research and helped create ALStogether, a community designed to connect people living with ALS with one another. We are incredibly grateful that Brooke trusted us with her story in 2023. We hope revisiting this conversation gives longtime listeners an opportunity to remember her and introduces new listeners to the warmth, wit, and light that made Brooke unforgettable. Thank you, Brooke. Resources Follow and revisit Brooke’s advocacy and videos: @LimpBroozkitALStogether: A community created to help people living with ALS connect with others who understand the experienceThe ALS Association: Education, advocacy, research, and support for people affected by ALSBrooke’s 2023 appearance on the Today Show with Savannah GuthrieTributes The New York TimesSavannah Guthrie Pays Tribute to Today Guest and Influencer Brooke Eby Who Died at 37 from ALS via People.comNPRVogueRolling StoneE! NewsUSA TodayALS NetworkALS Association Connect With It Happened To Me Podcast Stay tuned for the next new episode of “It Happened To Me”! In the meantime, you can listen to our previous episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, streaming on the website, or any other podcast player by searching, “It Happened To Me”. “It Happened To Me” is created and hosted by Cathy Gildenhorn and Beth Glassman. DNA Today’s Kira Dineen is our executive producer and marketing lead. Amanda Andreoli is our associate producer. Ashlyn Enokian is our graphic designer. See what else we are up to on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and our website, ItHappenedToMePod.com. Questions/inquiries can be sent to ItHappenedToMePod@gmail.com.
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    41 分
  • #93 When an Oncologist’s Wife Gets Cancer: “Off Our Chests” Authors Share Their Story

    #93 When an Oncologist’s Wife Gets Cancer: “Off Our Chests” Authors Share Their Story
    2026/10/05
    What happens when an oncologist suddenly finds himself on the other side of cancer care, not as a physician, but as a husband and caregiver? In this episode of It Happened To Me, hosts Cathy Gildenhorn and Beth Glassman welcome Liza Marshall, a retired attorney and breast cancer advocate, and her husband, Dr. John Marshall, a renowned oncologist and director of the Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers at Georgetown University. In 2006, at age 43, Liza was diagnosed with high-risk triple-negative breast cancer. Her diagnosis turned their busy family life upside down and placed John in an unfamiliar position: supporting his wife through treatment at the very cancer center where he practiced medicine. Drawing from their award-winning memoir, Off Our Chests, Liza and John share their experiences navigating a cancer diagnosis, difficult treatment decisions, chemotherapy, mastectomies, and the emotional challenges of balancing their roles as patient, physician, husband, and wife. Liza reflects on maintaining a sense of normalcy while raising two children, coping with hair loss, and making medical decisions about her own body. John shares how becoming a caregiver transformed his approach to oncology, deepened his understanding of the emotional burdens families face, and ultimately contributed to his own experience with professional burnout. The couple also discusses the importance of clinical trials, patient autonomy, cancer advocacy, and the unexpected challenges of writing their memoir together. Their conversation offers a deeply personal perspective on the complexities of cancer care and reminds us that behind every diagnosis are patients, caregivers, families, and relationships forever changed by the experience. Episode Discussion Topics An unexpected diagnosis: How Liza's breast swelling, rather than a typical lump, led to her triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis at age 43.When the oncologist becomes the caregiver: John's transition from treating patients to supporting his wife through treatment at his own cancer center.The challenges of navigating cancer care: The advantages and emotional complexities of receiving treatment where John worked, including privacy, appointment coordination, and access to care.Finding normalcy during treatment: How Liza continued raising her children, preparing meals, and participating in community activities throughout chemotherapy.Hair loss and body image: Liza's experiences with chemotherapy-related hair loss, wearing a wig, and adjusting to the physical changes caused by cancer treatment.Making difficult surgical decisions: Why Liza chose a second, preventive mastectomy and how she and John approached the emotional and physical implications of that decision.Patient autonomy and shared decision-making: How John supported Liza's treatment decisions while respecting her independence and helping her understand complex medical information.The often-overlooked role of caregivers: How their experiences changed John's approach to communicating with patients, spouses, and family members.Writing Off Our Chests: How writing their memoir during a sabbatical brought unspoken emotions to the surface and helped the couple process their experiences.Clinical trials and treatment choices: Why Liza withdrew from a clinical trial to pursue a platinum-based chemotherapy and what patients should understand when considering research participation.The emotional relationships between doctors and patients: John's perspective on receiving gifts from grateful patients, attending funerals, and coping with the loss of people in his care.The importance of cancer advocacy: How Liza's diagnosis reshaped John's appreciation for breast cancer advocacy and reinforced his commitment to research funding.Caregiver burnout and emotional recovery: How the experience affected John's medical practice and why taking time away became an important part of his own healing. About Our Guests Liza Marshall is a retired attorney, breast cancer survivor, and patient advocate. Diagnosed with high-risk triple-negative breast cancer in 2006, she underwent extensive treatment while raising two children and remaining active in her community. Her experience inspired her advocacy work and her commitment to helping others navigate the challenges of cancer care. Dr. John Marshall is an oncologist and director of the Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers at Georgetown University. His experience supporting Liza through breast cancer transformed his understanding of the patient and caregiver experience and reinforced the importance of compassionate, patient-centered care. Together, Liza and John authored the award-winning memoir Off Our Chests, sharing their perspectives on cancer, marriage, medicine, and the emotional realities of navigating a life-changing diagnosis. Connect With It Happened To Me Podcast Stay tuned for the next episode of It Happened To Me. In the meantime, explore our ...
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  • #92 Multiple Myeloma While Mothering Two Young Children

    #92 Multiple Myeloma While Mothering Two Young Children
    2026/09/21

    What happens when life as a young mother is suddenly interrupted by a cancer diagnosis most people associate with older adults?

    In this episode of It Happened To Me, Cathy Gildenhorn and Beth Glassman are joined by Corinne Torney, a mother of two, elementary school teacher, cancer advocate, and multiple myeloma survivor.

    Corinne was diagnosed at just 34 years old with an aggressive form of multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer that changed nearly every part of her life. Her diagnosis came with a serious prognosis and treatment that required her to receive care away from home, separating her from her young daughters during an already overwhelming time.

    Now in remission, Corinne shares what it was like to navigate cancer as a young parent, how she stayed connected to her family during treatment, and how survivorship has changed her relationship with uncertainty. She also reflects on why she chose to share her story publicly and how advocacy has become an important part of her life.

    Corinne is an ambassador for Bristol Myers Squibb’s Survivorship Today initiative, where she helps raise awareness and support others navigating life during and after cancer.

    Episode Discussion Topics
    • What Corinne’s life looked like before her multiple myeloma diagnosis
    • The symptoms and warning signs that led to answers
    • Being diagnosed with a cancer at the age of 34 years old
    • What her medical team told her about the aggressiveness of her disease and prognosis
    • Processing a serious cancer diagnosis while raising young children
    • Why treatment required Corinne to receive care away from home
    • The emotional toll of being separated from her daughters during treatment
    • Talking to children about cancer in an age-appropriate way
    • How Corinne and her family stayed connected while she was away
    • The guilt, pressure, and purpose that can come with parenting through cancer
    • How motherhood influenced Corinne’s experience during treatment
    • What remission felt like after such an intense period of uncertainty
    • The emotional complexity of survivorship and the possibility of recurrence
    • Why Corinne began sharing her cancer story publicly
    • What she wants people to understand about multiple myeloma in younger patients
    • Her work as a Bristol Myers Squibb Survivorship Today ambassador
    • The message she hopes newly diagnosed patients take from her experience
    Connect With It Happened To Me Podcast

    Stay tuned for the next episode of It Happened To Me. In the meantime, explore our previous episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, ItHappenedToMe.com, or your favorite podcast platform by searching for It Happened To Me.

    It Happened To Me is created and hosted by Cathy Gildenhorn and Beth Glassman. Kira Dineen of Gene Pool Media serves as Executive Producer.

    For questions, guest suggestions, or other inquiries, contact us at ItHappenedToMePod@gmail.com.
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    31 分
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