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Now in its third season, Game On Glio was the first of its kind to create a media platform for telling the stories and journeys of those diagnosed with brain cancers such as Glioblastoma. Expanding on its original platform, this show shines a light on grief and loss, brain cancer education and stories, and provides inspiration, hope, and second chances! Guests include caregivers, scientists, therapists, patients, widows(ers), non-profits, well known personalities, and authors. The mission of this show is to find a way to give a voice to those that need it most, bring education and advocacy to brain cancers, grief and loss, and to remind all of us that second chances do exist. There’s always hope! Host--Shannon (S.M.) Traphagen **Disclaimer-this podcast is not a medical podcast. It is designed to offer guidance and information, tell stories, offer hope, and advocate for those dealing with these topics. While medical experts are on the show, questions regarding your medical care should be directed to your primary care doctor or contact the resources on the website to obtain further information.
Episodes
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
In this episode, Kate sits down with me to discuss the power of hope, faith, family, and never giving up--even when you think all hope is lost.
Her foundation, Hope Rises, shares hope-filled news every single day, as well as hosting powerful giveback projects. To date, they have raised over $300,000+ and change countless lives through charitable efforts of love which include the Shine Gold fundraiser for pediatric cancer and fundraising for veterans at WNY Heroes.
Learn more and find out how you can donate to Hope Rises by visiting our website thegameongliopodcast.com
You can listen to this episode or watch it over at our YouTube channel (Game On Glio Podcast).
This season is sponsored by GammaTile Therapy and Imvax Inc.
Episode 11 is sponsored by UBNS
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
When Amber Jackson met her husband Tim, she describes it, "He came across my sky and lit it up, and now he's gone just as quickly."
Amber and Tim were both nurses at the same hospital, and very quickly realized they were soulmates and meant to be together. Within five years they got married and had two beautiful kids.
Then it all came crashing down when Tim was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Amber shares her story of resilience, caring for 4 small children, one of whom has special needs, and navigating being single while carrying space as a young widow.
Listen now!
Season Sponsors: GammaTile Therapy, Imvax Inc.
Episode Sponsor: UBNS
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
At the time of his diagnosis, Chris Baccash had a full time analytics job and spent his weekends racing and training with the Doylestown Bike Works elite cycling team. His accomplishments included the hardest event of the season — the 50-mile Bucks County Classic, in his hometown of Doylestown, PA, with a personal-best time.
Of cycling at the time, Chris says, “When else do you get to ride through a beautiful countryside, side by side with a good friend, and have an uninterrupted conversation for five hours?”
After being diagnosed with brain cancer, his perspective on what was important in life changed, “I knew that my situation was going to take a while to get corrected and I would have a chance to reprioritize,” he said. “It’s rare that we get these opportunities to pause and stop the show. I thought, ‘This is an opportunity to change my life.'"
And that is what he did. Hear Chris's remarkable story and what he is doing today.
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Season Sponsors: GammaTile Therapy, Imvax Inc.
Episode Sponsor: UBNS
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
It's hard enough to imagine a young adult getting glioblastoma. But to hear of a baby having it truly tugs at the heart strings.
Kelly Barnhart shares her incredible story with us of her 5 year old son Carson's GBM story.
A mother of three, a wife, and an educator in the Buffalo school system as well as through Buffalo Hearing and Speech, Kelly has made it her mission to share Carson's pediatric cancer story to highlight congenital glioblastoma.
Listen now!
Season Sponsors:
GammaTile Therapy
Imvax Inc.
Episode Sponsor:
UBNS
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
It's an old phrase, one that has actually been around since the 11th century when Saint George slayed his first "dragon." The more recent old English proverb is "Some days you get the bear, some days the bear gets you." Basically we win some, we lose some--BUT we always keep going, and we slay one dragon at a time.
That is life; life throws us curve balls and all we can do is wait for the next pitch and hope we connect in a positive and meaningful way. And, that's exactly what our guest today has done.
Laura Dill is the founder of the Slay Society Inc., a charity that promotes a healthy experience for caregivers and those living with Glioblastoma by providing funding to families, and access to counseling, information, and group programs to individuals with Glioblastoma, their families.
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Season Sponsors:
GammaTile Therapy
Imvax Inc.
Episode Sponsor:
UB Neurosurgery
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
StacheStrong is a 501(c)3 non-profit devoted to raising funds and awareness for brain cancer research in memory of the late GJ Gerner--Co Founder Colin Gerner's brother. The organization has become a beacon of hope for countless individuals and families afflicted by brain cancer.
In this episode, Colin recalls, “It all started with a seizure. My 29 year old brother had a seizure. We figured, well we hoped, that it was just dehydration--you know something minor. I followed the doctor into the hallway and it was no longer a question – he told me they had found a large brain tumor. ”
Listen to Colin's powerful story.
Season Sponsors:
GammaTile Therapy
Imvax Inc.
Episode Sponsor:
MimiVax LLC
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Mike was diagnosed with glioblastoma in April of 2022. 13 months in, he is doing well and stronger than ever--but it comes at a price.
“I know the statistics,” he said. “The statistics for glioblastoma are a median survival of 14 months; half the people are dead by 14 months. The five-year survival is four or five percent.”
Mike found the tumor after a seizure while driving home led to a car crash. He woke up in the hospital with a broken back, but it was his brain scans that would change his life. Ironically, Mike works in neurological medical device sales, and his wife is a clinical research analyst. So, when he saw his scans, he knew it was cancer but never would have thought it was GBM.
Hear his remarkable story.
You can watch a special video of our guest singing an acoustic version of "My Little Girl" with country singing legend Tim McGraw.
**Book referenced can be found on our website thegameongliopodcast.com
Season Sponsors:
GammaTile
Imvax Inc.
Episode Sponsor:
MimiVax
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
In this episode, we talk to Wade Lewis who was diagnosed with glioblastoma at the age of 43. Faith, fortitude, and fight all describe what this episode is about.
Wade shares his brain cancer journey, the intriguing friendship he developed with Dr. Fonkem and how it led to their work in Africa together, and how ministry and his belief in God has given him a new outlook on the path that has been handed to him. We also discuss some interesting drug news that isn't on everyone's radar.
Listen now! Please review or rate us anywhere podcasts are played. We love to hear from you! Also visit our website for updated clinical trials that are recruiting and updated brain cancer news.
Visit our YouTube channel for the latest special videos and a documentary trailer on Wade Lewis's journey so far.
Season Sponsors:
GammaTile Therapy,
Imvax Inc.
Episode sponsor:
Highmark BlueCross BlueShield
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Lance Kawaguchi's motto is "working with heart" and it shows in all he does for the brain cancer community.
The CEO of Cure Brain Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Australia, Lance is also an internationally recognized executive leader with over 25 years of global finance and banking experience, and currently serves as the Chairman of the Asian Fund for Cancer Research (www.AFCR.org). Lance was featured on the cover of CEO Magazine and awarded the 2022 CEO Magazine Global Not-for-Profit Executive of the Year and the 2022.
In this exciting episode, we talk about Lance's foundation's move to the U.S., his hope to grow the work of his foundation, and his South Pole Trek to bring awareness and funds to brain cancer research. You can learn more by visiting southpoletrek4cancer
Season Sponsors:
GammaTile Therapy
Imvax Inc.
Episode Sponsor:
Highmark BCBS of WNY
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
"It's hard when someone puts an expiration date on you," said Nick Adamski, glioblastoma thriver and one of our guests for episode 2 of Season 3.
Nick, with the support of his wife Diane (ABC7 Chicago News Journalist), has been beating the odds against glioblastoma since December 2020. Walking through this rare cancer is not pretty, nor is it for the faint of heart. When Nick and Diane sat down with us, he didn't hold back; painting a picture of just how hard this journey has been and the obstacles he's had to overcome.
A previous firefighter, it's an indication of the kind of man Nick is--a fighter! But, it's not just his own inner strength that is helping him win against glioblastoma (GBM), it's the love he and his wife Diane share that transcends this disease.
And, that's what this episode is all about--LOVE! Diane and Nick also share education on Methylation Profiling and how it has saved Nick's life.
*Our theme this season is "Advocate and Navigate" and this episode does just that!
Listen to episode 2 now!
Season Sponsor
GT Medical Technologies & GammaTile Therapy
episode sponsors
Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of WNY
MimiVax LLC