Help and Hope Happen Here

Mark Levine

Pediatric Cancer

Osteosarcoma

Neuroblastoma

Choroid Plexus Carcinoma

Battlecorn Care Packages

Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital

Cancer Treatment

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

DFMO Clinical Trial

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	497	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineHealth & FitnessKids & Family

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Amelia Fish will talk about her daughter Abby's Diagnosis of Choroid Plexus Carcinoma in the summer of 2025, which was complicated by her genetic condition of Li Fraumeni

When Abby Fish, who was still under the age of 2 in the summer of 2025 was diagnosed with the Pediatric Brain Cancer Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, her mom Amelia and her dad Joel were told how rare and difficult this cancer was. When they then found out ... more

24 Nov 2025 • 57 min

Karla Gess will talk about her daughter Kadence who has been fighting Stage 4 Neuroblastoma for 17 months, and still has at least one year of treatment in front of her.

Karla Gess's daughter Kadence had been limping on her right leg for several weeks, and each time Karla or Kadence's father Jarret would take her to the emergency room, her limping would be dismissed and the only thing that she was told was to take Mo... more

20 Nov 2025 • 1 hr 10 min

Jocelyn Espinoza and Samuel Steward will talk about their son Jacob who was diagnosed with the Pediatric Brain cancer ATRT when he was 20 months old in 2024 and is now doing as well as possible health wise.

After noticing that their 20 month old son Jacob was wobbling while walking and had fallen to the ground in February of 2024 , Jocelyn Espinoza and Samuel Steward, took their son first to a doctor in Tijuana Mexico, and shortly thereafter to Rady's C... more

17 Nov 2025 • 1 hr 3 min

Rylee Clark's parents Michelle and Mike and her twin sister Reese will talk about Rylee's devastating diagnosis of Pineoblastoma, a Brain Cancer that led to her passing in June of 2023, when she was 16 years old.

When Rylee Clark began to complain about troublesome headaches in 2020 when she was 12 years old, the original thought was that these were Migraines. That did not turn out to be the case however, as Rylee was diagnosed with Pineoblastoma, a fast grow... more

13 Nov 2025 • 1 hr 13 min

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Recent Guests

Brittany Smith

Mother of Gunner Smith

Episode: Brittany and Brandon Smith will talk about their son Gunner who was totally healthy until he was diagnosed with a High Grade Multi Form Glioma in August of 2017, and passed away when he was 14 years old, on May 28th of 2021.

Brandon Smith

Father of Gunner Smith

Dr. Danielle Cameron

Director of Pediatric Surgical Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital

Episode: Dr. Danielle Cameron is the Director of Pediatric Surgical Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital and will talk about her work on today's podcast.

Dr. Kate Lund

Clinical psychologist, resilience expert, and therapy dog trainer.

Children's Hospital in Seattle

Episode: Dr. Kate Lund will talk about her career as a Clinical Psychologist and her work for Pediatric Cancer, including training her dog Wally to be a Therapy Dog where he visits Pediatric Cancer Patients at Seattle Children's Hospitalal.

Claire Galvin

A student pursuing her PhD in Clinical Psychology and childhood cancer survivor.

Concordia University

Episode: Claire Galvin survived her battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was a child beginning in 2003 and is now going for her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Concordia University in Montreal

Bailey Moody

Adaptive athlete and advocate for pediatric cancer awareness, diagnosed with osteosarcoma as a child.

Episode: Bailey Moody survived her battle with Osteosarcoma which happened as a 10 year old in 2012, to become one of the great Adaptive Athletes during her Wheelchair Basketball career. Her career is far from over.

Alex Lynch

Nine-year-old cancer patient sharing his experiences and dreams.

Episode: At 9 years old, Alex Lynch is the youngest person I have had the pleasure of interviewing on my podcast. Alex and his mom Yuliya will talk about Alex's current battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Yuliya Lynch

Mother of Alex, advocating for pediatric cancer awareness and support.

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

Host

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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4.9 out of 5 stars from 41 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 States4 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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Apple Podcasts	#2	Philippines/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#21	Philippines/Health & Fitness

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Jocelyn Espinoza and Samuel Steward will talk about their son Jacob who was diagnosed with the Pediatric Brain cancer ATRT when he was 20 months old in 2024 and is now doing as well as possible health wise.

Q: Was he more excited that day than he was after the chemo treatment when he went to ring the bell?

Yes, Jacob was very excited to ring the bell after completing his radiation sessions, showing significant enthusiasm during the celebration.

Q: How successful was Jacob's recovery from the February 16th surgery?

Jacob recovered remarkably well, surprising the doctors by standing and walking just days after the major brain surgery.

Rylee Clark's parents Michelle and Mike and her twin sister Reese will talk about Rylee's devastating diagnosis of Pineoblastoma, a Brain Cancer that led to her passing in June of 2023, when she was 16 years old.

Q: What was it like for you when the doctor asked Mike to come in, that he wanted to sit down with you?

It was a moment of realization that something serious was wrong. Both Michelle and Mike had an inkling that it was larger than initially thought and were prepared for bad news.

Q: What were your thoughts at the time? And when did you and Mike decide that it was time to get her checked out and at least have an MRI?

After weeks of receiving calls from school about Rylee's headaches, Michelle told Mike they needed to get an MRI because it felt like something more serious was going on.

Kerri Steele will talk about the rare terminal cancer that her husband Will was diagnosed with in February of 2010 and led to his passing on Christmas Eve in 2012, and how it affected their children who were 2,4, and 6 years of age at his diagnosis

Q: What were the final few months for Will like and your family?

Will showed immense strength during his battle, constantly encouraging Kerri and reminding her of her strength as a mother.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Help and Hope Happen Here

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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Recent guests on Help and Hope Happen Here include:

1. Brittany Smith
2. Brandon Smith
3. Dr. Danielle Cameron
4. Dr. Kate Lund
5. Claire Galvin
6. Bailey Moody
7. Alex Lynch
8. Yuliya Lynch

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