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You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3528692/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Society &amp; Culture</category><copyright>Copyright iHeartRadio</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg</url><title>I Had Cancer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/i-had-cancer</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:13:20 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:name><itunes:email>pittonline@iheartmedia.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to the I HAD CANCER Podcast, an Allegheny Health Network and iHeart Production hosted by Bonny Diver of iHeartMedia. The I HAD CANCER Podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the I HAD CANCER Podcast, an Allegheny Health Network and iHeart Production hosted by Bonny Diver of iHeartMedia. The I HAD CANCER Podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”<br /><br />The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Episode 52: Cancer specialist sees exciting times ahead for AHN</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-dr-bartlett</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. David Bartlett, the new chair of AHN Cancer Institute, is an acclaimed cancer surgeon and researcher. Involved in the latest advances in care, he predicts steady growth in the search for a cure. Dr. Bartlett approaches each patient with empathy, developing friendships that are great motivators for him to push on with his work. Hear why he calls cancer a unique puzzle, and why everyday good health habits might hold the key to preventing it.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26498460</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 13:41:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/26498460/ahn_dr_bartlett.mp3" length="51039200" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. David Bartlett, the new chair of AHN Cancer Institute, is an acclaimed cancer surgeon and researcher. Involved in the latest advances in care, he predicts steady growth in the search for a cure. Dr. Bartlett approaches each patient with empathy,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. David Bartlett, the new chair of AHN Cancer Institute, is an acclaimed cancer surgeon and researcher. Involved in the latest advances in care, he predicts steady growth in the search for a cure. Dr. Bartlett approaches each patient with empathy, developing friendships that are great motivators for him to push on with his work. Hear why he calls cancer a unique puzzle, and why everyday good health habits might hold the key to preventing it.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1278</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 51: Mom says her melanoma diagnosis was lucky</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-heather</link><description><![CDATA[Heather was 40, with a newborn son and a 3-year old daughter, when she learned that a mole on her skin was melanoma. Then, she didn’t know what it meant, but now she’s passionate about skin cancer awareness and prevention. She is thankful for AHN surgeons and dermatologists who gave top quality care and eased her mind. Hear why she tells skin cancer: “Not at my job. Not in my neighborhood!”<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26272766</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:26:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/26272766/ahn_heather.mp3" length="60765104" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Heather was 40, with a newborn son and a 3-year old daughter, when she learned that a mole on her skin was melanoma. Then, she didn’t know what it meant, but now she’s passionate about skin cancer awareness and prevention. She is thankful for AHN...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Heather was 40, with a newborn son and a 3-year old daughter, when she learned that a mole on her skin was melanoma. Then, she didn’t know what it meant, but now she’s passionate about skin cancer awareness and prevention. She is thankful for AHN surgeons and dermatologists who gave top quality care and eased her mind. Hear why she tells skin cancer: “Not at my job. Not in my neighborhood!”<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1521</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 50: She lost her old self, but found a new one</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-ashley</link><description><![CDATA[Ashley was 33 when ovarian cancer fractured her world. But her faith and an amazing  care team at West Penn Hospital kept her going. With a leader in ovarian cancer research as her surgeon, she moved through a hysterectomy and chemotherapy to ring the final bell. Now she’s active in two cancer support groups. Hear how a schedule change, a “beat cancer” parade, and a t-shirt with a special message gave her hope.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25843898</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:40:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/25843898/ahn_ashley.mp3" length="62095160" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ashley was 33 when ovarian cancer fractured her world. But her faith and an amazing  care team at West Penn Hospital kept her going. With a leader in ovarian cancer research as her surgeon, she moved through a hysterectomy and chemotherapy to ring the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ashley was 33 when ovarian cancer fractured her world. But her faith and an amazing  care team at West Penn Hospital kept her going. With a leader in ovarian cancer research as her surgeon, she moved through a hysterectomy and chemotherapy to ring the final bell. Now she’s active in two cancer support groups. Hear how a schedule change, a “beat cancer” parade, and a t-shirt with a special message gave her hope.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1554</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 49: He raced his way through treatment</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-ray</link><description><![CDATA[Ray, 65, was always active, hunting elk, shoeing horses at the track, and celebrating his daughter’s wedding. Esophageal cancer interrupted his plans, but never his positivity. Surrounded by top-shelf cancer professionals at West Penn Hospital, he moved rapidly to a diagnosis, and then through chemo, radiation, and surgery. Hear why he credits divine intervention, his surgeon, and great people for his survival.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25491232</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:38:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/25491232/ahn_ray.mp3" length="46496756" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ray, 65, was always active, hunting elk, shoeing horses at the track, and celebrating his daughter’s wedding. Esophageal cancer interrupted his plans, but never his positivity. Surrounded by top-shelf cancer professionals at West Penn Hospital, he...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ray, 65, was always active, hunting elk, shoeing horses at the track, and celebrating his daughter’s wedding. Esophageal cancer interrupted his plans, but never his positivity. Surrounded by top-shelf cancer professionals at West Penn Hospital, he moved rapidly to a diagnosis, and then through chemo, radiation, and surgery. Hear why he credits divine intervention, his surgeon, and great people for his survival.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1163</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 47: A tough turn from expectant mom to cancer patient</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-podcast-jessica-goss</link><description><![CDATA[Jessica’s happiness at being pregnant was dashed when she developed a placenta tumor. She had gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN), a rare cancer that arises during pregnancy. After a miscarriage, she became the youngest person – just 33 – in her chemo group. With amazing nurses and doctors, and support from generous family and friends, she became a survivor. Hear why she will never be the same again, but might be something more.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24248924</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2020 13:25:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24248924/ahn_podcast_jessica_goss.mp3" length="47316296" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jessica’s happiness at being pregnant was dashed when she developed a placenta tumor. She had gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN), a rare cancer that arises during pregnancy. After a miscarriage, she became the youngest person – just 33 – in her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jessica’s happiness at being pregnant was dashed when she developed a placenta tumor. She had gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN), a rare cancer that arises during pregnancy. After a miscarriage, she became the youngest person – just 33 – in her chemo group. With amazing nurses and doctors, and support from generous family and friends, she became a survivor. Hear why she will never be the same again, but might be something more.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1184</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 45: Her birthday surprise changed her life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-podcast-cheryl_1</link><description><![CDATA[Cheryl learned she had invasive ductal carcinoma  on her 50th birthday, just four months after her mother got the same breast cancer diagnosis. With chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and great support from AHN doctors and nurses — whom she calls her guardian angels — she was on her way to being a cancer survivor. Hear how family and friends — along with a very special t-shirt – were there when she rang the bell.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23714394</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:17:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23714394/ahn_podcast_cheryl.mp3" length="43825160" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Cheryl learned she had invasive ductal carcinoma  on her 50th birthday, just four months after her mother got the same breast cancer diagnosis. With chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and great support from AHN doctors and nurses — whom she calls her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cheryl learned she had invasive ductal carcinoma  on her 50th birthday, just four months after her mother got the same breast cancer diagnosis. With chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and great support from AHN doctors and nurses — whom she calls her guardian angels — she was on her way to being a cancer survivor. Hear how family and friends — along with a very special t-shirt – were there when she rang the bell.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1097</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 43: Hockey player ices cancer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-podcast-michael-michalski</link><description><![CDATA[When a lump in his neck turned out to be salivary gland cancer, Mike was confident his AHN doctors would pull him through. He didn’t worry. At age 54, he just wanted to keep working and playing hockey — even after surgery and during his radiation treatments. Hear how he survived his cancer and rang in the new year in a special way.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23173392</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:27:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23173392/ahn_podcast_michael_michalski.mp3" length="45658424" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When a lump in his neck turned out to be salivary gland cancer, Mike was confident his AHN doctors would pull him through. He didn’t worry. At age 54, he just wanted to keep working and playing hockey — even after surgery and during his radiation...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When a lump in his neck turned out to be salivary gland cancer, Mike was confident his AHN doctors would pull him through. He didn’t worry. At age 54, he just wanted to keep working and playing hockey — even after surgery and during his radiation treatments. Hear how he survived his cancer and rang in the new year in a special way.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1142</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 42: She gathered support, then gave it back</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-podcast-martha-neevan</link><description><![CDATA[She gathered support, then gave it back <br />Martha Neevan, 57, got mammograms on time, every time. Then she found a lump, just two months after a breast exam. It was a fast growing form of breast case, already at stage 3. Fortunately, a great team at AHN was by her side through chemo, surgery, and radiology — all the way to “I Had Cancer.” Hear what happened halfway through her treatment and why she enlisted PacMan to join her fight.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22913819</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:21:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22913819/ahn_podcast_martha_neevan.mp3" length="40626344" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>She gathered support, then gave it back &#13;
Martha Neevan, 57, got mammograms on time, every time. Then she found a lump, just two months after a breast exam. It was a fast growing form of breast case, already at stage 3. Fortunately, a great team at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[She gathered support, then gave it back <br />Martha Neevan, 57, got mammograms on time, every time. Then she found a lump, just two months after a breast exam. It was a fast growing form of breast case, already at stage 3. Fortunately, a great team at AHN was by her side through chemo, surgery, and radiology — all the way to “I Had Cancer.” Hear what happened halfway through her treatment and why she enlisted PacMan to join her fight.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1016</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 41: A busy mom pays attention to her skin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-podcast-kristi-webb-rev</link><description><![CDATA[Kristi Webb was 38 with a five-month old daughter when she noticed a mole on her jaw line. Hear how she connected with care, found the information she needed, and met a whole community of Pittsburgh melanoma survivors.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email <a href="mailto:toIHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">toIHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22656639</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:33:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22656639/ahn_podcast_kristi_webb_rev.mp3" length="46754624" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristi Webb was 38 with a five-month old daughter when she noticed a mole on her jaw line. Hear how she connected with care, found the information she needed, and met a whole community of Pittsburgh melanoma survivors.&#13;
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The I Had Cancer podcast...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristi Webb was 38 with a five-month old daughter when she noticed a mole on her jaw line. Hear how she connected with care, found the information she needed, and met a whole community of Pittsburgh melanoma survivors.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email <a href="mailto:toIHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">toIHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1169</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 40: From patient to advocate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-podcast-mike-nichols-rev-4</link><description><![CDATA[Mike couldn’t wait for doctors to remove every trace of prostate cancer from his body. Listen to his message of hope, and an idea to increase the survival rate from 90 to 100%.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22406433</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2020 14:55:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22406433/ahn_podcast_mike_nichols_rev_4.mp3" length="46470656" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mike couldn’t wait for doctors to remove every trace of prostate cancer from his body. Listen to his message of hope, and an idea to increase the survival rate from 90 to 100%.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike couldn’t wait for doctors to remove every trace of prostate cancer from his body. Listen to his message of hope, and an idea to increase the survival rate from 90 to 100%.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1162</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 39:   Just 3 miles away</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-podcast-renee-ionatti</link><description><![CDATA[Renee thought she had hemorrhoids, but doctors confirmed she had rectal cancer. Hear how she met her AHN cancer team the very next day and finished out her treatments at a brand new cancer institute just 3 miles from her home in Butler.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email <a href="mailto:toIHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">toIHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22161816</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:45:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22161816/ahn_podcast_renee_ionatti.mp3" length="45276320" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Renee thought she had hemorrhoids, but doctors confirmed she had rectal cancer. Hear how she met her AHN cancer team the very next day and finished out her treatments at a brand new cancer institute just 3 miles from her home in Butler.&#13;
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The I Had...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Renee thought she had hemorrhoids, but doctors confirmed she had rectal cancer. Hear how she met her AHN cancer team the very next day and finished out her treatments at a brand new cancer institute just 3 miles from her home in Butler.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email <a href="mailto:toIHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">toIHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1132</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 38: College student’s swollen tonsil leads to leukemia diagnosis</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/erin-demish-final</link><description><![CDATA[Erin said her annual checkup became the biggest deal of her life. Before starting her senior year in college, 21-year-old Erin visited her doctor, who found that Erin’s tonsil was swollen. She had no other symptoms, but the discovery led to doctors diagnosing Erin with acute myeloid leukemia. She talks about how her brother shared his stem cells and her highly specialized AHN team instilled confidence and hope in her for a cure.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21920144</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:28:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21920144/erin_demish_final.mp3" length="40884608" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Erin said her annual checkup became the biggest deal of her life. Before starting her senior year in college, 21-year-old Erin visited her doctor, who found that Erin’s tonsil was swollen. She had no other symptoms, but the discovery led to doctors...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Erin said her annual checkup became the biggest deal of her life. Before starting her senior year in college, 21-year-old Erin visited her doctor, who found that Erin’s tonsil was swollen. She had no other symptoms, but the discovery led to doctors diagnosing Erin with acute myeloid leukemia. She talks about how her brother shared his stem cells and her highly specialized AHN team instilled confidence and hope in her for a cure.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1023</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 37: Mom’s cancer battle inspires daughter to comfort others</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/wendy-petonak-final</link><description><![CDATA[Only 45 and just relocated to Pittsburgh with her family, Wendy found a lump in her breast. She called 412-DOCTORS the next morning, saw a doctor the same day, had a biopsy the next, and underwent a successful mastectomy soon after. Hear how Wendy’s illness motivated her daughter, Shelby, to create a program that provides comfortable pillows to AHN breast cancer patients as they recover from surgery.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their stories to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21687760</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21687760/wendy_petonak_final.mp3" length="49880768" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Only 45 and just relocated to Pittsburgh with her family, Wendy found a lump in her breast. She called 412-DOCTORS the next morning, saw a doctor the same day, had a biopsy the next, and underwent a successful mastectomy soon after. Hear how Wendy’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Only 45 and just relocated to Pittsburgh with her family, Wendy found a lump in her breast. She called 412-DOCTORS the next morning, saw a doctor the same day, had a biopsy the next, and underwent a successful mastectomy soon after. Hear how Wendy’s illness motivated her daughter, Shelby, to create a program that provides comfortable pillows to AHN breast cancer patients as they recover from surgery.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their stories to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1248</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 36: Conquering Stage 4 Breast Cancer with Husband, AHN and Faith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-36-conquering-stage-4-breast-can</link><description><![CDATA[Naomi was 52 when she felt a lump in her breast. She went to the Breast Center at Allegheny General Hospital for her gynecologist appointment. In the next few hours, Naomi had a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy and received a diagnosis of stage 4 breast cancer. She shares how her husband rallied behind Naomi and gave her strength and faith to fight the advanced disease for the last 10 years. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21441260</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2020 17:56:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21441260/naomi_howard_final.mp3" length="57277465" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Naomi was 52 when she felt a lump in her breast. She went to the Breast Center at Allegheny General Hospital for her gynecologist appointment. In the next few hours, Naomi had a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy and received a diagnosis of stage 4...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Naomi was 52 when she felt a lump in her breast. She went to the Breast Center at Allegheny General Hospital for her gynecologist appointment. In the next few hours, Naomi had a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy and received a diagnosis of stage 4 breast cancer. She shares how her husband rallied behind Naomi and gave her strength and faith to fight the advanced disease for the last 10 years. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1432</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 33: She found expert cancer care right here</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-33-she-found-expert-cancer-care-</link><description><![CDATA[Stephanie was diagnosed last June with aggressive breast cancer. She was willing to travel anywhere to get best treatment. But after she met her AHN team of specialists, discovered that more than 20 doctors were involved in her treatment plan, and was enrolled in an immunotherapy clinical trial, Stephanie knew she had the best care in her backyard. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20824481</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:28:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20824481/stephanie_cano_final.mp3" length="47792768" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Stephanie was diagnosed last June with aggressive breast cancer. She was willing to travel anywhere to get best treatment. But after she met her AHN team of specialists, discovered that more than 20 doctors were involved in her treatment plan, and was...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stephanie was diagnosed last June with aggressive breast cancer. She was willing to travel anywhere to get best treatment. But after she met her AHN team of specialists, discovered that more than 20 doctors were involved in her treatment plan, and was enrolled in an immunotherapy clinical trial, Stephanie knew she had the best care in her backyard. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1195</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 32: Brain tumor discovered during European Vacation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-32-brain-tumor-discovered-during</link><description><![CDATA[Dan was vacationing in Austria with his wife when he suffered a seizure and learned he had brain cancer. He recounts how Highmark helped him return to the US via an air ambulance and had Dan, 34, admitted to Allegheny General Hospital. Listen to Dan describe his brain surgery, performed while he was awake in order to preserve parts of the brain that control vision, speech and movement. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20629622</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:37:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20629622/dan_mcdowell_final.mp3" length="48724928" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dan was vacationing in Austria with his wife when he suffered a seizure and learned he had brain cancer. He recounts how Highmark helped him return to the US via an air ambulance and had Dan, 34, admitted to Allegheny General Hospital. Listen to Dan...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dan was vacationing in Austria with his wife when he suffered a seizure and learned he had brain cancer. He recounts how Highmark helped him return to the US via an air ambulance and had Dan, 34, admitted to Allegheny General Hospital. Listen to Dan describe his brain surgery, performed while he was awake in order to preserve parts of the brain that control vision, speech and movement. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. 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The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20292295</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2019 18:23:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20292295/leslie_boone_final.mp3" length="47662208" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Rev. Leslie Boone had no symptoms, but a routine colonoscopy revealed she had colorectal cancer. Listen as Leslie talks about how she never feared the disease, even as she endured procedures, chemotherapy and radiation. The I Had Cancer podcast...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Rev. Leslie Boone had no symptoms, but a routine colonoscopy revealed she had colorectal cancer. Listen as Leslie talks about how she never feared the disease, even as she endured procedures, chemotherapy and radiation. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1192</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 29: Medical professional becomes the patient</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-29-medical-professional-becomes-</link><description><![CDATA[As an occupational therapy assistant, Sonny is used to caring for others. After having a routine mammogram that indicated she had breast cancer, the tables were turned, and she was now the patient. Sonny describes how she quickly received a treatment plan from her AHN team while her family and friends provided endless support through the entire journey. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20119747</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:39:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20119747/sonny_fox_paskorz_final.mp3" length="37924928" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As an occupational therapy assistant, Sonny is used to caring for others. After having a routine mammogram that indicated she had breast cancer, the tables were turned, and she was now the patient. Sonny describes how she quickly received a treatment...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As an occupational therapy assistant, Sonny is used to caring for others. After having a routine mammogram that indicated she had breast cancer, the tables were turned, and she was now the patient. Sonny describes how she quickly received a treatment plan from her AHN team while her family and friends provided endless support through the entire journey. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>949</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 28: Pirates pitcher shuts out cancer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-28-pirates-pitcher-shuts-out-can</link><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon describes the fear he felt after discovering something wrong in his testicle and later receiving a cancer diagnosis.  He talks about his surgery, rehabilitation, and return to the mound just 5 weeks after surgery.  Jameson encourages other men to perform self-checks and stay in tune with their bodies. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19990485</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2019 17:01:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19990485/jameson_taillon_final.mp3" length="63592448" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon describes the fear he felt after discovering something wrong in his testicle and later receiving a cancer diagnosis.  He talks about his surgery, rehabilitation, and return to the mound just 5 weeks after...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon describes the fear he felt after discovering something wrong in his testicle and later receiving a cancer diagnosis.  He talks about his surgery, rehabilitation, and return to the mound just 5 weeks after surgery.  Jameson encourages other men to perform self-checks and stay in tune with their bodies. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1590</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,have,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 27: A story of serendipity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-27-a-story-of-serendipity</link><description><![CDATA[Lung cancer survivor Stephanie, 74, had a new doctor who recommended a baseline chest X-ray. That simple screening led to Stephanie’s robotic-assisted surgery. Hear how sharing her family story with her doctor helped save her life. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19872372</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2019 18:30:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19872372/stephanie_shields_final.mp3" length="43916288" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Lung cancer survivor Stephanie, 74, had a new doctor who recommended a baseline chest X-ray. That simple screening led to Stephanie’s robotic-assisted surgery. Hear how sharing her family story with her doctor helped save her life. The I Had Cancer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lung cancer survivor Stephanie, 74, had a new doctor who recommended a baseline chest X-ray. That simple screening led to Stephanie’s robotic-assisted surgery. Hear how sharing her family story with her doctor helped save her life. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1098</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 26: Fighting cancer with a laugh and smile</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-26-fighting-cancer-with-a-laugh-</link><description><![CDATA[Emily had a 2-year-old daughter when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 29. Emily has a rare genetic mutation, called Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, that puts her at higher risk for developing cancers and tumors. Currently in treatment for a brain tumor, she shares her details of her battle with laughter and humility. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19750291</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:35:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19750291/emily_parise_final.mp3" length="53175488" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Emily had a 2-year-old daughter when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 29. Emily has a rare genetic mutation, called Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, that puts her at higher risk for developing cancers and tumors. Currently in treatment for a brain...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Emily had a 2-year-old daughter when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 29. Emily has a rare genetic mutation, called Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, that puts her at higher risk for developing cancers and tumors. Currently in treatment for a brain tumor, she shares her details of her battle with laughter and humility. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1330</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 25: Finding her strength</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-25-finding-her-strength</link><description><![CDATA[Corinne found a lump in her breast while on vacation with her family. The first call she made when they got home was to her doctor. Corinne reveals how genetic testing gave her information to make decisions about treatment. And, she’s still singing with the band. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19630504</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2019 14:48:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19630504/corrine_bohjanen_final.mp3" length="43314368" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Corinne found a lump in her breast while on vacation with her family. The first call she made when they got home was to her doctor. Corinne reveals how genetic testing gave her information to make decisions about treatment. And, she’s still singing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Corinne found a lump in her breast while on vacation with her family. The first call she made when they got home was to her doctor. Corinne reveals how genetic testing gave her information to make decisions about treatment. And, she’s still singing with the band. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1083</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 24: Facing adversity with a smile</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-24-facing-adversity-with-a-smile</link><description><![CDATA[About 10 days before her annual mammogram, Clare found a lump. With no family history of breast cancer, she waited until her appointment to mention it. With lots of good humor, Clare shares what happened next. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19520264</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:56:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19520264/clare_pertite_final.mp3" length="44128448" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>About 10 days before her annual mammogram, Clare found a lump. With no family history of breast cancer, she waited until her appointment to mention it. With lots of good humor, Clare shares what happened next. The I Had Cancer podcast provides...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[About 10 days before her annual mammogram, Clare found a lump. With no family history of breast cancer, she waited until her appointment to mention it. With lots of good humor, Clare shares what happened next. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1104</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 23: Investigational drug eliminates breast cancer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-23-investigational-drug-eliminat</link><description><![CDATA[Carol discovered a walnut-size lump in her breast and was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer, which is rare and aggressive and carries a 20 percent chance of survival. Carol talks about how a clinical trial at AHN helped her beat the odds. She’s now living cancer free and leading a nonprofit organization to raise money for cancer research and connect others with clinical trials. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19408392</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2019 16:05:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19408392/carol_glock_final.mp3" length="47087168" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Carol discovered a walnut-size lump in her breast and was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer, which is rare and aggressive and carries a 20 percent chance of survival. Carol talks about how a clinical trial at AHN helped her beat the odds....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Carol discovered a walnut-size lump in her breast and was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer, which is rare and aggressive and carries a 20 percent chance of survival. Carol talks about how a clinical trial at AHN helped her beat the odds. She’s now living cancer free and leading a nonprofit organization to raise money for cancer research and connect others with clinical trials. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1178</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 22: Doing her life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-22-doing-her-life</link><description><![CDATA[Jen’s family had a history of breast cancer so she never missed a preventive screening. Hear Jen’s candid account of how having the BRCA-1 gene changed her priorities and treatment decisions. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19307065</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2019 16:02:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19307065/jen_temple_final.mp3" length="42185408" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jen’s family had a history of breast cancer so she never missed a preventive screening. Hear Jen’s candid account of how having the BRCA-1 gene changed her priorities and treatment decisions. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jen’s family had a history of breast cancer so she never missed a preventive screening. Hear Jen’s candid account of how having the BRCA-1 gene changed her priorities and treatment decisions. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1055</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 21 - Voice change helped identify larynx cancer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-21-voice-change-helped-identify-</link><description><![CDATA[Tom’s friends noticed his voice sounded different and urged him to see a doctor. A biopsy revealed larynx cancer. Tom talks about his risk factors and how his dedicated AHN team and innovative treatment plan has him back to work, walking two miles a day and living cancer-free. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19214396</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:15:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19214396/tom_connelly_final.mp3" length="41683328" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tom’s friends noticed his voice sounded different and urged him to see a doctor. A biopsy revealed larynx cancer. Tom talks about his risk factors and how his dedicated AHN team and innovative treatment plan has him back to work, walking two miles a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tom’s friends noticed his voice sounded different and urged him to see a doctor. A biopsy revealed larynx cancer. Tom talks about his risk factors and how his dedicated AHN team and innovative treatment plan has him back to work, walking two miles a day and living cancer-free. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1043</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 20: A Friend she never expected</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-20-a-friend-she-never-expected</link><description><![CDATA[Beth retired early so she and her husband, Art, could travel more. Then a diagnosis of ovarian cancer derailed their plans. Beth talks about her experiences -- and finding a guardian angel who lived just a mile down the road who helped her find strength and empowerment through Faith & Gratitude <a href="https://faithandgratitude.org/" rel="noopener">https://faithandgratitude.org/</a>. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19129166</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:04:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19129166/beth_floro_final.mp3" length="16299332" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Beth retired early so she and her husband, Art, could travel more. Then a diagnosis of ovarian cancer derailed their plans. Beth talks about her experiences -- and finding a guardian angel who lived just a mile down the road who helped her find...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Beth retired early so she and her husband, Art, could travel more. Then a diagnosis of ovarian cancer derailed their plans. Beth talks about her experiences -- and finding a guardian angel who lived just a mile down the road who helped her find strength and empowerment through Faith & Gratitude <a href="https://faithandgratitude.org/" rel="noopener">https://faithandgratitude.org/</a>. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1019</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 19: A walking miracle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-19-a-walking-miracle</link><description><![CDATA[Sue was 49 when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, also called the silent killer. Now a four-year survivor, she talks about her treatment, recovery, and how she pays it forward to promote awareness and provide support to other women with this disease. Learn more about the Pittsburgh Ovarian Cancer Walk/Run at <a href="https://runwalk.ovarian.org/pittsburgh" rel="noopener">https://runwalk.ovarian.org/pittsburgh</a>. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19059361</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:09:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19059361/sue_keely_final.mp3" length="50246528" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sue was 49 when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, also called the silent killer. Now a four-year survivor, she talks about her treatment, recovery, and how she pays it forward to promote awareness and provide support to other women with this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sue was 49 when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, also called the silent killer. Now a four-year survivor, she talks about her treatment, recovery, and how she pays it forward to promote awareness and provide support to other women with this disease. Learn more about the Pittsburgh Ovarian Cancer Walk/Run at <a href="https://runwalk.ovarian.org/pittsburgh" rel="noopener">https://runwalk.ovarian.org/pittsburgh</a>. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1257</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 18: Cancer team eased burdens for working mother</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-18-cancer-team-eased-burdens-for</link><description><![CDATA[At 40, Rachel had a demanding career, two children, and breast cancer. With chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation, her year-long treatment took as much mental fortitude as physical stamina. Hear how the AHN oncology team helped care for Rachel while Rachel cared for her family and ultimately created a calmer, more balanced life. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18988563</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2019 16:01:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18988563/rachel_wiggins_final.mp3" length="47241728" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>At 40, Rachel had a demanding career, two children, and breast cancer. With chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation, her year-long treatment took as much mental fortitude as physical stamina. Hear how the AHN oncology team helped care for Rachel while...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[At 40, Rachel had a demanding career, two children, and breast cancer. With chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation, her year-long treatment took as much mental fortitude as physical stamina. Hear how the AHN oncology team helped care for Rachel while Rachel cared for her family and ultimately created a calmer, more balanced life. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1182</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 17: Cancer no match for patient’s courage</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-17-cancer-no-match-for-patient-s</link><description><![CDATA[MaryJo, 46, found a lump in her breast and her team of AHN cancer experts diagnosed her in a day and kicked off treatment just 18 days later. Hear about her fortitude as she successfully battled the disease and how the exceptional care she received instilled a new sense of purpose in her daughter. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18930645</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2019 16:08:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18930645/mary_jo_chapel_final.mp3" length="47613145" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>MaryJo, 46, found a lump in her breast and her team of AHN cancer experts diagnosed her in a day and kicked off treatment just 18 days later. Hear about her fortitude as she successfully battled the disease and how the exceptional care she received...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[MaryJo, 46, found a lump in her breast and her team of AHN cancer experts diagnosed her in a day and kicked off treatment just 18 days later. Hear about her fortitude as she successfully battled the disease and how the exceptional care she received instilled a new sense of purpose in her daughter. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1191</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 16: Support from the beginning</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-16-support-from-the-beginning</link><description><![CDATA[The road from diagnosis to survivorship can be fraught with worry, fear, and uncertainty. Nurse navigator Rhea Rodriquez is always ready to support individuals battling cancer. Rhea talks about the joys and challenges of finding the resources and services her patients need before and after treatment. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18865120</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2019 16:11:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18865120/rhea_rodriguez_final.mp3" length="40469785" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The road from diagnosis to survivorship can be fraught with worry, fear, and uncertainty. Nurse navigator Rhea Rodriquez is always ready to support individuals battling cancer. Rhea talks about the joys and challenges of finding the resources and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The road from diagnosis to survivorship can be fraught with worry, fear, and uncertainty. Nurse navigator Rhea Rodriquez is always ready to support individuals battling cancer. Rhea talks about the joys and challenges of finding the resources and services her patients need before and after treatment. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1012</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 15: Grandfather focuses on advocacy after liver cancer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-15-grandfather-focuses-on-advoca</link><description><![CDATA[Tony was an eater, not a drinker, but still ended up with cirrhosis and liver cancer. After stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and a liver transplant, he survived and thrived, even starting a foundation to raise awareness about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.  Learn more about his foundation at <a href="https://www.nash-now.org/" rel="noopener">https://www.nash-now.org/</a>. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18806957</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:58:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18806957/tony_villiotti_final.mp3" length="42165248" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tony was an eater, not a drinker, but still ended up with cirrhosis and liver cancer. After stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and a liver transplant, he survived and thrived, even starting a foundation to raise awareness about non-alcoholic...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tony was an eater, not a drinker, but still ended up with cirrhosis and liver cancer. After stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and a liver transplant, he survived and thrived, even starting a foundation to raise awareness about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.  Learn more about his foundation at <a href="https://www.nash-now.org/" rel="noopener">https://www.nash-now.org/</a>. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1055</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 14: Cancer no match for young mom</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-14-cancer-no-match-for-young-mom</link><description><![CDATA[With children aged 5, 2 and 4 months, Laura found out she had Stage 3 rectal cancer. Only 32, she said having the perspective of, “I want to be a mom, not a cancer patient” carried her through treatment to a cancer-free life. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18740753</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2019 16:01:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18740753/laura_dipietro_final.mp3" length="48346688" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>With children aged 5, 2 and 4 months, Laura found out she had Stage 3 rectal cancer. Only 32, she said having the perspective of, “I want to be a mom, not a cancer patient” carried her through treatment to a cancer-free life. The I Had Cancer podcast...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[With children aged 5, 2 and 4 months, Laura found out she had Stage 3 rectal cancer. Only 32, she said having the perspective of, “I want to be a mom, not a cancer patient” carried her through treatment to a cancer-free life. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1209</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 13: Don’t write the obituary yet</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-13-don-t-write-the-obituary-yet</link><description><![CDATA[For Susan, it all started with a swollen ankle that lasted six months and eventually led to a diagnosis of Stage 3 ovarian cancer. Listen as she recounts her tale of the hurdles she faced during treatment and her mission to became an advocate for future cancer fighters. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18676235</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2019 14:55:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18676235/ahn_ep_12_susan_evans_final.mp3" length="34838528" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For Susan, it all started with a swollen ankle that lasted six months and eventually led to a diagnosis of Stage 3 ovarian cancer. Listen as she recounts her tale of the hurdles she faced during treatment and her mission to became an advocate for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For Susan, it all started with a swollen ankle that lasted six months and eventually led to a diagnosis of Stage 3 ovarian cancer. Listen as she recounts her tale of the hurdles she faced during treatment and her mission to became an advocate for future cancer fighters. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>871</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 11: Young woman’s melanoma sparks advocacy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/young-woman-s-melanoma-sparks-advocacy</link><description><![CDATA[Jessica Rogowicz got her first melanoma diagnosis three days before her 25th birthday and another at age 29. Jessica, now 36, talks about her treatment and how she started a foundation for melanoma research and awareness. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18562996</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:10:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18562996/ahn_ep_10_jessica_rogowicz_final_1.mp3" length="37042688" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jessica Rogowicz got her first melanoma diagnosis three days before her 25th birthday and another at age 29. Jessica, now 36, talks about her treatment and how she started a foundation for melanoma research and awareness. The I Had Cancer podcast...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jessica Rogowicz got her first melanoma diagnosis three days before her 25th birthday and another at age 29. Jessica, now 36, talks about her treatment and how she started a foundation for melanoma research and awareness. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”  If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>927</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 10: Pregnant. Cancer. Now what?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-10-pregnant-cancer-now-what</link><description><![CDATA[Cara was 36 weeks pregnant with her second child when she was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. She talks about what she did to have a healthy baby and begin her life-saving treatment. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.” If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18502811</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:46:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18502811/ahn_ep_9_cara_nash_snyder_final.mp3" length="40488128" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Cara was 36 weeks pregnant with her second child when she was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. She talks about what she did to have a healthy baby and begin her life-saving treatment. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cara was 36 weeks pregnant with her second child when she was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. She talks about what she did to have a healthy baby and begin her life-saving treatment. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.” If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1013</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 9: A friend’s advice led him to Pittsburgh</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/episode-9-a-friend-s-advice-led-him-to-p</link><description><![CDATA[In November, Jim started to have a hard time swallowing. When he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, he asked a friend who had a similar diagnosis three years earlier. Jim talks about how this advice sent him to Pittsburgh for treatment. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.” If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18442292</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:52:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18442292/ahn_ep_8_jim_frio_final.mp3" length="34973888" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In November, Jim started to have a hard time swallowing. When he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, he asked a friend who had a similar diagnosis three years earlier. Jim talks about how this advice sent him to Pittsburgh for treatment. The I Had...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In November, Jim started to have a hard time swallowing. When he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, he asked a friend who had a similar diagnosis three years earlier. Jim talks about how this advice sent him to Pittsburgh for treatment. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.” If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>875</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 8: Falling off her horse saved her life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-ep8-bonny-diver-full-episode-final</link><description><![CDATA[After she was thrown off her horse and broke her shoulder, she was checking out the bruises and found a lump. Bonny wasn’t expecting to hear she had breast cancer. Listen to her story about surviving cancer and becoming the founder of Hair Peace Charities. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.” If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18374670</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 15:57:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18374670/ahn_ep_1_bonny_diver_full_episode_final.mp3" length="34829888" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>After she was thrown off her horse and broke her shoulder, she was checking out the bruises and found a lump. Bonny wasn’t expecting to hear she had breast cancer. Listen to her story about surviving cancer and becoming the founder of Hair Peace...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[After she was thrown off her horse and broke her shoulder, she was checking out the bruises and found a lump. Bonny wasn’t expecting to hear she had breast cancer. Listen to her story about surviving cancer and becoming the founder of Hair Peace Charities. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.” If you would like to be a guest on a future I Had Cancer Podcast, send an email to <a href="mailto:IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org">IHadCancer@highmarkhealth.org</a> with your name and phone number. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>871</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 7: School principal rings in another year after beating uterine cancer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-ep-7-brenda-militello-final</link><description><![CDATA[Severe abdominal pain sent Brenda to the emergency room, and she was later diagnosed with stage 3 uterine cancer. Brenda’s oncology team quickly developed an effective treatment plan that has made her cancer-free for two years now. She shares her story of how she found strength in the people around her to beat the disease. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.” The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18308597</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2019 16:10:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18308597/ahn_ep_7_brenda_militello_final.mp3" length="36169088" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Severe abdominal pain sent Brenda to the emergency room, and she was later diagnosed with stage 3 uterine cancer. Brenda’s oncology team quickly developed an effective treatment plan that has made her cancer-free for two years now. She shares her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Severe abdominal pain sent Brenda to the emergency room, and she was later diagnosed with stage 3 uterine cancer. Brenda’s oncology team quickly developed an effective treatment plan that has made her cancer-free for two years now. She shares her story of how she found strength in the people around her to beat the disease. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.” The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>905</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 6: Newlywed battles testicular cancer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-ep-6-nathan-jara-final</link><description><![CDATA[At 32 years old, Nathan was in the best shape of his life, eating well and working out at the gym. But after an annual physical, he was shocked to learn he had testicular cancer. Listen how Nathan successfully battled the disease and is now newly married and as strong as ever. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.” The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18239094</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:58:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18239094/ahn_ep_6_nathan_jara_final.mp3" length="41462528" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>At 32 years old, Nathan was in the best shape of his life, eating well and working out at the gym. But after an annual physical, he was shocked to learn he had testicular cancer. Listen how Nathan successfully battled the disease and is now newly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[At 32 years old, Nathan was in the best shape of his life, eating well and working out at the gym. But after an annual physical, he was shocked to learn he had testicular cancer. Listen how Nathan successfully battled the disease and is now newly married and as strong as ever. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.” The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1037</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,cancer,had,i</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 4: Innovative treatment helps new mom beat rare cancer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-ep-4-gevony-williams-final</link><description><![CDATA[As an expectant mother, Gevony was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in her second trimester. Hear how several Allegheny Health Network doctors worked together to develop a plan for a safe delivery of her son and then battle Gevony’s cancer with an aggressive, innovative treatment. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.” The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18102814</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 15:56:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18102814/ahn_ep_4_gevony_williams_final.mp3" length="37373888" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As an expectant mother, Gevony was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in her second trimester. Hear how several Allegheny Health Network doctors worked together to develop a plan for a safe delivery of her son and then battle Gevony’s cancer with an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As an expectant mother, Gevony was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in her second trimester. Hear how several Allegheny Health Network doctors worked together to develop a plan for a safe delivery of her son and then battle Gevony’s cancer with an aggressive, innovative treatment. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.” The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>935</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,had,health,i,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 3: A Surprise Screening Result</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-ep-3-craig-dawson-final</link><description><![CDATA[Craig was too busy caring for his daughter to worry about his own health. But, his wife’s persistent reminders for a prostate screening saved his life. Craig shares his story – and his message to other men -- in this candid discussion. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.” The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18034909</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2019 16:21:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18034909/ahn_ep_3_craig_dawson_final.mp3" length="35330048" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Craig was too busy caring for his daughter to worry about his own health. But, his wife’s persistent reminders for a prostate screening saved his life. Craig shares his story – and his message to other men -- in this candid discussion. The I Had...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Craig was too busy caring for his daughter to worry about his own health. But, his wife’s persistent reminders for a prostate screening saved his life. Craig shares his story – and his message to other men -- in this candid discussion. The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.” The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>884</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ahn,allegheny,cancer,health,network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 2: Triumphing over cancer proved her strength.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-ep-2-nicole-bartley-final-final</link><description><![CDATA[At 32, Nicole was starting a career in voice acting. But, her promising future was in danger when she learned she had a rare form of tongue cancer. Hear how Nicole overcame cancer to practice her craft.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”<br /><br />The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17926903</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 15:31:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17926903/ahn_ep_2_nicole_bartley_final_final.mp3" length="41457728" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>At 32, Nicole was starting a career in voice acting. But, her promising future was in danger when she learned she had a rare form of tongue cancer. Hear how Nicole overcame cancer to practice her craft.
 
The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[At 32, Nicole was starting a career in voice acting. But, her promising future was in danger when she learned she had a rare form of tongue cancer. Hear how Nicole overcame cancer to practice her craft.<br /> <br />The I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”<br /><br />The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1037</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 1: I Had Cancer- Season Preview</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/11269882/ahn-ep-1-bonny-diver-teaser-episode-fina_1</link><description><![CDATA[The I Had Cancer podcast premiers on May 15, 2019. Hosted by Pittsburgh’s Bonny Diver, a cancer survivor and patient advocate for over 16 years, the I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”<br /><br />The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17927146</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2019 15:51:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17927146/ahn_ep_1_bonny_diver_teaser_episode_final.mp3" length="7025408" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Allegheny Health Network and iHeartRadio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The I Had Cancer podcast premiers on May 15, 2019. Hosted by Pittsburgh’s Bonny Diver, a cancer survivor and patient advocate for over 16 years, the I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The I Had Cancer podcast premiers on May 15, 2019. Hosted by Pittsburgh’s Bonny Diver, a cancer survivor and patient advocate for over 16 years, the I Had Cancer podcast provides personal and truthful conversations with cancer survivors along their journeys. Each episode will feature a different person with their unique perspective on their own fight against cancer. They are sharing their story to help others who might be facing similar challenges and to say they went from “I Have Cancer” to “I Had Cancer.”<br /><br />The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not reflect the views or opinions of AHN, its subsidiaries or affiliates. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>176</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038631790ad8209d869a7e458fa2c32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
