Help and Hope Happen Here

Mark Levine

Pediatric Cancer

Osteosarcoma

Neuroblastoma

Choroid Plexus Carcinoma

Battlecorn Care Packages

Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

DFMO Clinical Trial

Cancer Treatment

Community Support

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Kissimmee Police Department

Hearing Loss

Boston Children's Hospital

Appleton, Wisconsin

Chemotherapy

Parental Advocacy

Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma

Austin Hatcher Foundation For Pediatric Cancer

Child Life Services

This Podcast is going to be about Pediatric Cancer and the need to keep the awareness of this terrible disease in the public eye. My plan is to be able to interview a wide spectrum of people who all have a passion and a stake in finding a way to make the lives of these Pediatric Cancer Patients easier. I will interview oncologists, nurses, recovered patients, parents who have had to oversee their ... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	480	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Kids & FamilyHealth & FitnessMedicine

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Latest Episodes

Adrienne Bender will talk about the loss of her 2 children, MacKenzie who passed away from Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 2018 and her son Kyler from substance abuse issues in 2023.

Losing one child is terrible under any circumstances but losing 2 children, to different tragedies is more than anyone should ever be burdened with. Adrienne Bender will talk about the loss of her 15 year old daughter Mackenzie who was diagnosed with... more

Yesterday • 47 min

Jordan Vanstee will talk about her son Kian who was diagnosed with Leukemia in June of 2023, and was declared to be in remission on August 25th of this year. Kian is now 4 years old and doing as well as possible

After experiencing stomach pains and fevers in the spring of 2023, Jordan Vanstee's then 2 year old son Kian was diagnosed with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Kian went through very difficult treatment at McMaster's Children's Hospital in Canad... more

22 Sep 2025 • 59 min

Kailyn Thelen will talk about Ali Herbert, who was diagnosed with Very High Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was 4 years old in 2015 and passed away on November 29th of 2020, the same day as her mom Heather's birthday.

Kailyn Thelen has health issues of her own, which do not include any type of cancer, and still is able to run her own non-profit which concentrates on making blankets for children with pediatric cancer and other diseases. Kailyn met Ali Herbert when ... more

15 Sep 2025 • 36 min

Nici and John Robinson will talk about their son Charlie who was diagnosed with a Grade 3 Ependymoma Brain Tumor when he was 2 years old in June of 2018 and passed away from this disease on April 7th of 2021.

Nici and John Robinson live in England and lost their son Charlie to a Grade 3 Ependymoma in 2021, after he was diagnosed with this Brain Tumor when he was 2 years old in June of 2018. Nici and John will talk about their beloved son and will also dis... more

11 Sep 2025 • 1 hr 6 min

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Recent Guests

Shannon Hartey

A pediatric cancer survivor sharing her experiences dealing with late effects from her treatment.

Episode: Shannon Hartey will talk about the many late effects that she has been suffering from for far too long after she recovered from her Acute Lymphoblastic Cancer battle that she was diagnosed with as a 6 year old in 1994

Keith Desserich

Co-founder and chairman of the Cure Starts Now Foundation, dedicated to funding research for DIPG and pediatric brain cancers.

Cure Starts Now Foundation

Episode: Keith Detterich is the Co Founder and President of the Cure Starts Now Foundation. Keith will talk about the budget cuts from the National Institute of Health and other monetary losses which will negatively affect the cause of Pediatric Cancer

Shani Thornton

Certified Child Life Specialist with 20 years of experience

Child Life Mommy

Episode: Shani Thornton will talk about her now 20 year career as a Certified Child Life Specialist, the last 10 years of which have been involved with running her own practice in Sacramento California.

Gisela Chavez

Mother of Arianny who is battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Episode: Gisela Chavez will talk about her daughter Arianny and her battle against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia which was diagnosed in January of this year, just after her 5th birthday .

Shelby Nadeau

Mother of Stryder, a child diagnosed with neuroblastoma

Episode: Shelby Nadeau will talk about her son Stryder who was not taken seriously for any medical problems originally, but then was diagnosed with Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma in early 2022.

Cedar Connell

Teenager diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Episode: Cedar Connell and his mom Kiki will talk about Cedar's diagnosis of B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when he was 15 years old in 2022 and will be completing his treatment this summer.

Kiki Connell

Cedar's mother navigating his cancer journey

Episode: Cedar Connell and his mom Kiki will talk about Cedar's diagnosis of B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when he was 15 years old in 2022 and will be completing his treatment this summer.

Dr. Emma Jones

Palliative care physician and author of The Phoenix Blueprint

Episode: Dr. Emma Jones will talk about her role as a Palliative Care Physician in the Pediatric and Adolescent Cancer Community and her book which discusses the very difficult problem of BURNOUT in the Medical Profession

Dr. Allie Neenan

Founder and Director of Cancer Cushion, focused on mental health resources for pediatric cancer experiences.

Cancer Cushion

Episode: Dr.Allie Neenan is the Founder and Director of the very comprehensive Resource Library called CANCER CUSHION and will talk about the many specific facets of the Pediatric Cancer Experience

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Mark Levine

Host of a series focused on pediatric cancer, who interviews a range of experts and advocates in the field.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings

Much needed
A podcast completely devoted to kids with cancer is much needed and much appreciated. This show offers a wide range of topics related to childhood cancer from talking directly to the kids themselves to their parents and siblings and to pediatric oncologists and researchers tirelessly working to cure the diseases. The stories represent resilience and boldness in the face of adversity and remind us that the mission to end childhood cancer should be one of the top priorities in the world for all of... more
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Fnhl.survivor
United States3 years ago
Thank for the opportunity
Thank you for allow me to share my cancer survivorship story from stage3b colorectal cancer and bring to light that children can get Colorectal Cancer as well. Thanks for the opportunity. This is a wonderful podcast .
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Pic hum
United States4 years ago
Thank you
As the mom of a pediatric brain cancer survivor so thankful to have discovered this podcast!
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United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the focus on childhood cancer and the importance of advocacy for patients and their families. They find the stories shared to be deeply inspiring and impactful, often highlighting resilience and community support. Many express gratitude for the awareness being raised around this critical health issue.

There is a high appreciation for the host's empathetic approach, which resonates well with those who have experienced similar struggles. The informative nature of the episodes is noted, making it a valuable resource for understanding pediatric cancer.

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Jordan Vanstee will talk about her son Kian who was diagnosed with Leukemia in June of 2023, and was declared to be in remission on August 25th of this year. Kian is now 4 years old and doing as well as possible

Q: Can you talk about the trip and how much it meant to Kian and your family?

The trip to Disney World was magical and gave Kian and our family a sense of normalcy during a challenging time.

Q: How difficult was that for you in terms of the fact that Kian has three brothers that you could not spend any time with?

It was difficult because my youngest was one, and I lost bonding time as I had to be at the hospital with Kian.

Q: As a beginner podcast, we'll look back to the spring of 2023, when Kian was having stomach pains and also running fevers. How long were these symptoms going on for Kian?

Kian had been experiencing symptoms for about two weeks before being taken to the hospital.

Nici and John Robinson will talk about their son Charlie who was diagnosed with a Grade 3 Ependymoma Brain Tumor when he was 2 years old in June of 2018 and passed away from this disease on April 7th of 2021.

Q: What were you originally told by his doctors about this particular form of pediatric brain cancer that Charlie had?

Initially, doctors aimed to remove the tumor surgically and believed proton beam therapy would be one of the most effective treatments following surgery.

Q: What specifically was bothering Charlie that forced you to seek medical help for him?

Over the course of a month, Charlie deteriorated rapidly, beginning with complaints of a sore head and vomiting, which eventually led to a diagnosis of a brain tumor.

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What is Help and Hope Happen Here about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The focus of this podcast revolves around the profound issue of pediatric cancer, aiming to elevate awareness and support for affected families and advocates. Through a diverse array of interviews with parents, survivors, healthcare professionals, and advocates, the content highlights personal stories of courage and resilience in the face of adversity. Episodes feature discussions on various pediatric cancers, treatments, the emotional ramifications of the disease, and the essential role of community support, showcasing initiatives aimed at improving the lives of children battling cancer. The unique aspect of this podcast lies in its dedication to presenting a broad spectrum of perspectives, which allows listeners to gain insight not only i... more

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1. Shannon Hartey
2. Keith Desserich
3. Shani Thornton
4. Gisela Chavez
5. Shelby Nadeau
6. Cedar Connell
7. Kiki Connell
8. Dr. Emma Jones

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