Episodes
March 11, 2025
A Year of Hope and Impact
2024 was a year of incredible impact at CanCare. In this episode, we’re reflect on the outreach we’ve done, the lives we’ve touched, and the many ways we’ve supported those facing cancer this year. From one-on-one emotional s...
Feb. 25, 2025
Strength in Gratitude
We’re joined by speaker, entrepreneur, and author James Malinchak, who shares his personal journey of grief, resilience, and gratitude following his sister Vicki’s cancer diagnosis. James recounts his upbringing in a small st...
Feb. 11, 2025
Leading with Purpose
For this special episode of 'Hope in the Face of Cancer', CanCare President and CEO Darcie Wells joins Dorothy Gibbons, founder and CEO of The Rose , on The Rose Podcast: Let's Talk about Your Breasts for a heartfelt conversa...
Dec. 10, 2024
A Legacy of Care
In this powerful episode of Hope in the Face of Cancer, we welcome Dr. Ishwaria Subbiah, a trailblazer in oncology and palliative care. Dr. Subbiah shares her inspiring journey growing up in a family of physicians and how it ...
Nov. 26, 2024
Five Battles, One Warrior Spirit
In this deeply personal and empowering conversation, Val Howell, a five-time cancer survivor, healthcare leader, and former NFL cheerleader, takes us through her extraordinary journey of resilience, advocacy, and hope. She ta...
Nov. 12, 2024
Crossing the Bridge
We are honored to be joined by Leonard Donaldson, a deeply beloved CanCare volunteer and 32-year survivor of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Leonard has dedicated decades of his life to offering emotional support to those facing canc...
Oct. 22, 2024
Saving Lives
We have the great pleasure to be joined by Dr. Candy Arentz, a pioneering breast cancer surgeon with Houston Methodist and a dedicated advocate for breast cancer awareness. Dr. Arentz shares her inspiring journey into oncolog...
Oct. 8, 2024
The Rose: A Beacon of Hope
We are honoured to sit down with Dorothy Gibbons, the co-founder and CEO of The Rose, who has dedicated 39 years to transforming women’s health care and breast cancer treatment. Dorothy’s unwavering commitment to ensuring eve...
Sept. 24, 2024
A Cancer Care Pioneer, Faithful Oncology Journey, A Divine Journey
We are joined by Dr. Joni Watson, a pioneer in oncology care. Joni is a 20-year oncology nurse, faculty member, author, and healthcare executive, who has dedicated her career to advancing cancer care. She shares her incredibl...
Sept. 10, 2024
A Couple’s Cancer Journey
We meet with Jennifer, a resilient breast cancer survivor, and her husband Lloyd, who stood by her side as both a loving partner and a devoted caregiver. Diagnosed with cancer while raising young children, Jennifer faced an o...
Aug. 27, 2024
Facing Cancer, Finding Love
In this episode of Hope In The Face of Cancer, we sit down with Dr. Keith Saathoff, a 19-year stage-4 lymphoma survivor, loving husband and father, and devoted veterinarian, who shares his incredible journey. Keith discusses ...
Aug. 13, 2024
Running For Hope
In this episode of "Hope In The Face of Cancer," we welcome Bill, a remarkable advocate and ultra-marathon runner. Diagnosed with neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) in his 30s, Bill faced the daunting challenge of facing cancer w...
July 23, 2024
Val Brock: From Diagnosis to Calling
In this episode, Val shares his journey through a prostate cancer diagnosis and the impact it had on his family. He discusses the crucial support he received from a friend who was also a CanCare volunteer. Val reflects on how...
July 9, 2024
From Client and Volunteer to Lifelong Friends
We explore the profound connections formed between volunteers and clients at CanCare. Berit shares her journey of supporting Ann as she faced the fear of losing her husband to stage four prostate cancer. Over time, their rela...
June 25, 2024
Living La Vida Loca: Navigating Cancer with Heart
We speak with Rita, a remarkable breast cancer survivor with a heart for service, and Marcella, a program manager at Canopy, a cancer survivorship center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands. Rita and Marcella share their insigh...
June 17, 2024
Finding Family: Houston Legends
Houston media icon speaks with notable Houstonians about their cancer journey, including Donna Lewis, breast cancer survivor and CanCare volunteer, Rosie Carrabba, breast cancer survivor who was Donna’s CanCare client, and Jo...
June 12, 2024
Corporate Compassion: Alliant’s Commitment to Cancer Support for Employees
Discover the power of community and corporate compassion. Through heartfelt conversations with Diane, Jayme, and Sarah from Alliant Insurance Services, you will gain insights into the deeply personal connections these inspiri...
June 12, 2024
Finding Purpose Through The Cancer Journey
Ever wonder how one man's battle against cancer could transform into a beacon of hope for countless others? Join us as we sit down with Michael Wiesenthal, a former acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) patient turned CanCare volunte...
June 12, 2024
Hope in the Face of Cancer: Empowering Stories and Support
In this premiere episode of "Hope in the Face of Cancer’ your host, Darcie Wells, shares her hopes for the podcast. In upcoming episodes, she aims to inspire and support those affected by cancer through real stories and share...
June 2, 2024
It Is Time to Have "Hope In The Face Of Cancer"
Meet your host Darcie Wells and learn what this podcast is all about.