
Are you a cancer patient? Caregiver? Survivor? Advocate? Friend? Then you've come to the right place! The Patient from Hell is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by cancer survivor, founder of Manta Cares, and self-described "patient from hell", Samira Daswani. The podcast features guests who are making the cancer experience a little easier. Each episode will educate, empower, inspire and most importantly... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 119 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMedicine | |||

This episode is dedicated to Natalie's memory and to every patient navigating life with cancer.
Natalie Brown's answer to "How are you?" was always simple:
"I'm here."
Diagnosed with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer at just 33 years old, despite... more
Tim McDonald was sitting down for Thanksgiving dinner in 2020 when the pain started. A few days later, a doctor handed him a single sheet of paper and said three words nobody wants to hear: "You have cancer."
Stage 4 colorectal cancer. Liver covered... more
When Marybeth Gilliam was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, she did what her years as a healthcare researcher had trained her to do: she went looking for the evidence. What she found was a gap between a growing body of peer-reviewed research p... more
Welcome to the Patient from Hell podcast! Live from ASCO 2026, we explore breakthroughs in clinical oncology, cancer research, AI healthcare tools, and targeted therapy for advanced cancer.
Samira Daswani, Founder and CEO of Manta Cares and host of ... more
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I love that this podcast has both science based educational content as well as patient stories. I’m an 11 year cancer survivor and share this podcast with anyone I know who has been diagnosed with cancer or cares for someone with cancer. Highly recommend!
Great podcast. Highly recommend
An honest, personal narrative from a young cancer survivor, with a wide variety of interviewees. I appreciate the variety - from musings on “Is cancer like chess” to interviews with the head of PCAN which was inspiring to listen to. As someone who was a caregiver I appreciate the interviews with other caregivers and learning their journey as well.
A much needed resource for cancer patients and caregivers based on personal experience. Thank you for sharing, building awareness and providing some tools to those on this journey.
So powerful to hear about Samira’s journey and the vision she has for Manta Cares!
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A candid, survivor-led show that centers cancer experiences beyond clinical care, blending personal journeys with expert insights. Frequent topics include integrative and psychosocial care, caregiver and patient perspectives, survivorship, and practical strategies for navigating treatment, quality of life, and advocacy. Episodes often feature clinicians-turned-patrons, researchers, nonprofits, and patient advocates who share tangible tips, resources, and Mind-Body approaches to improve everyday life during and after cancer. A notable strength is its commitment to presenting both medical information and lived experiences, helping listeners feel informed, empowered, and less alone.
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Patient from Hell launched 4 years ago and published 119 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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Recent guests on Patient from Hell include:
1. Tim McDonald
2. Doug Blayney
3. Dr. Achim
4. Dr. Jessa Landmann
5. Natalie Brown
6. Kim Burket
7. Rich Boyajian
8. Shadi Nabhan
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