Redefining Tough

James

James had some extra special motivation to get through his cancer battle.

Meet Dr. Laura Mango

Someone who treats cancer for a living, faces her own battle.

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Laura Mango is a doctor, but that didn’t make it any easier when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. What it did do is completely change how she sees herself, her work, and her relationship with the people she cares for. In today’s episode, she sits down with David to talk about her parallel journeys as a doctor, a patient, and a mother, and how each has made the others richer and more profound.

 

Meet Megan Woodward

Our Hockey Fights Cancer puck dropper overcame aggressive cancer, while expecting a child.

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Meet Carley Doyle

A collegiate rugby player, Carley had to work hard to get back on her feet.

Meet Nate Fountain

At 83 years old, Nate has battled lung and pancreatic cancer, strengthened his mental and physical toughness and is now cancer free.

Meet Brandon Radoani

After serving in the Army, becoming a police officer and conquering stage 3 colorectal cancer, Brandon is redefining tough.

 

Meet Cameron Colan

As both a nurse at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and a stage 4 breast cancer patient, Cameron is redefining toughness.

 

Meet Sophia Baudo

Cancer isn’t fair, and Sophia, like so many other pediatric patients, knows that firsthand. However, she is committed to living life to the fullest and making the most of each moment.