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Her Cancer Our Story

Mike and Kaela Wagner
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Stage Four Metastatic Breast Cancer
Parenting
Breast Cancer
Cancer
Cleveland
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Genetic Testing
Oncology Treatment
Vermilion
Baltimore
Pittsburgh, United States
Brain Metastasis
Perkybits
MITF Gene
BRCA Gene
Mammograms
Lymph Nodes
Philadelphia, United States
Cancer Care

Her Cancer, Our Story is a raw and honest podcast about facing stage 4 metastatic breast cancer as a couple—while parenting young children through it all. Told by both patient and partner, we share the emotional realities of cancer, caregiving, marriage, and family life, while highlighting the importance of support for both patients and caregivers. This is a story of love, resilience, and navigati... more

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This week, it's just me (Mike).

While we usually share this journey together, this episode is a little different. I'm opening up about where I am emotionally, right now: the fears, uncertainty, and exhaustion.

This is far from a polished episode. I... more

It's been a long week, and we know you're all excited to hear more from Claire! Before we get back to part 2 with Claire, Kaela and Mike provide some updates on recent (less than favorable) bloodwork results and a discussion with our oldest son about... more

In this episode, we welcome our first MBC guest (and new friend) to the podcast - the incredible Claire. Claire is a fellow stage 4 metastatic breast cancer survivor, podcaster, and an awesome advocate with several projects in the works, and someone ... more

This week, we share some exciting news as Kaela received the results of her brain scan confirming there is no metastasis in the brain. We talk about the relief that comes with hearing those words, while also reflecting on the emotional weight that sc... more

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Hosts

Mike
Host of the show; appears to drive conversation and lead discussion with co-hosts and guests.
Kaela
Co-host; patient perspective with medical and personal insights, collaborates closely with Mike.
Kayla
Co-host of the show; supports conversation with guest engagement and caregiving perspective.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • THANK YOU

    Thank you Mike and Kaela for sharing your journey and for being so encouraging and inspiring. I'm really grateful. Keep being awesome!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex Sanfilippo | PodMatch.com
    United States3 months ago
  • Emotionally Raw and Empowering

    Kaela and Mike offer such a raw yet digestible look into their individual experiences surrounding Kaela‘s cancer diagnosis (so far). Only three episodes in and I feel the emotional pull as these two breakdown what each step has looked like and felt like. I don’t want to imagine what getting this news is like, but I can tell that sharing this experience thus far will be helpful to others going through the same thing or something similar. Although I’m not where Kaela and Mike are, I still feel li... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Motok Adventures
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the raw honesty and vulnerability in sharing both medical updates and family life.
Many readers note it's unusually supportive for others facing cancer and caregiving challenges.
The two-host dynamic is seen as relatable and trustworthy, offering practical guidance.
Advocacy and community support messages resonate beyond the personal journey.

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Take It or Leave It: Claire's MBC Story - Part 1 | Episode 16
Q: What would you tell someone newly diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer?
Take each day as it comes, document experiences for self-clarity and to help others, and adopt a practical mantra to stay mentally resilient while navigating ongoing treatment.

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This show presents an intimate, ongoing look at navigating stage 4 metastatic breast cancer as a couple with young children. Across episodes, listeners follow the emotional and practical realities of treatment, caregiving, marriage, parenting, and community advocacy, all told through the lived experiences of both patients and partners. The format centers on honest storytelling, real-world updates, and a strong emphasis on support networks, education for families, and turning personal struggle into community impact. A notable strength is the dual-voice perspective that blends medical, emotional, and logistical angles, often weaving in advocacy and fundraising efforts that extend beyond the home to the broader cancer community.

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Her Cancer Our Story launched 4 months ago and published 19 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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