The Cancer Mavericks: A History of Survivorship
Matthew Zachary WorldwideBefore cancer was a hashtag. Before survivorship was a talking point. Before anyone rang a damn bell—there were Mavericks.
They didn’t look like heroes. They weren’t trying to go viral. They were patients, parents, doctors, punks, poets, and misfits who got sick, got angry, and got loud. They questioned authority, rewrote the rules, and turned personal trauma into public transformation. They didn’... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentaryHistorySociety & Culture | ||||
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Before there was a series, a movement, or a name—there was this conversation.
In this special bonus episode, Matthew Zachary rewinds to what could’ve been the pilot for The Cancer Mavericks: a raw, funny, and unexpectedly deep conversation with his ... more
This is the finale—but it’s not the end.
In this final chapter of The Cancer Mavericks, we connect the past to the present—and hand the mic to the next generation. The episode weaves together legacy and momentum, spotlighting the bridge between the ... more
Cancer hits hard. But it hits some communities harder. Not because of biology—but because of broken systems, baked-in bias, and willful neglect.
In this episode, The Cancer Mavericks zooms in on cancer disparities—how race, income, geography, and hi... more
What happens when Hollywood gets cancer—and decides to do something about it?
In this episode, we explore the power and pitfalls of celebrity advocacy in the cancer world. When Katie Couric got a colonoscopy on live TV, it wasn’t just a media stunt—... more
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- CEO/Founder/Patient
This is a wonderful historic overview of how cancer survivorship and the patient movement came into being. Having devoured THE EMPEROR OF ALL MALADIes, I am DELIGHTED to see Matthew tackle this important topic: the history of cancer survivorship.
Thank you, Matthew for taking this one on!
Apple Podcasts5Erika Brown REAL
United States4 years ago - A Project Whose Time Has Come!
For anyone who has taken the journey with a loved one or lived through cancer herself, this project is the resource, the accompaniment you hoped to find along the way. How we talk about cancer matters. Knowing the stories of those who came before and exploring how their courageous discourse changed the narrative over time empowers those starting on that road today. A profound thanks to all responsible for this amazing project. It takes a village!
Apple Podcasts5Mercy LBAUnited States4 years ago - Fantastic
Great work from the offsscrip team!
Apple Podcasts5htechUnited States4 years ago - Phenomenal!!
I am blown away by how much I love this podcast. You might think that a podcast about cancer would be full of medical jargon and depressing outcomes; this is actually a riveting look at patient advocacy and the PEOPLE that made a difference in how cancer is viewed today. I am totally hooked. The host, Matthew Zachary, weaves his own story into the narrative, along with his beautiful score, performed by Matthew. Anyone remotely touched by cancer with benefit from this work of art.
Apple Podcasts5BarbInfertiltyUnited States4 years ago - Incredibly important podcast
This podcast is essential listening for anyone impacted by cancer, and who among us is not impacted? The balance of critical history and personal story makes these episodes rich with food for thought and inspiration. Thank you for this important work!
Apple Podcasts5Mom StackUnited States4 years ago
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