Episode 00: Introduction to Kicking Cancer’s Ass

27/06/2025 4 min
Episode 00: Introduction to Kicking Cancer’s Ass

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Episode Synopsis

After 40 years of cancer experience across three generations, host Joelle Kaufman reveals why she created the podcast nobody asked for—but everyone needs. From her mother’s recurrence in her childhood to her triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis, Joelle shares the roadmap she wishes existed for everyone to navigate cancer with power and hope.
Key Takeaways
Why the 99% survival rate for early detection isn’t talked about enough
How cancer can become a catalyst for clarity, connection, and power
The difference between surviving and thriving through a cancer diagnosis
Guest Preview
Coming Up:
Dr. Peter Kuhn: The physicist revolutionizing early detection through convergent science
Ami Tully Lotka: The entrepreneur who applied business principles to beating cancer
Dr. Harriet Borofsky: The breast imaging specialist revealing uncomfortable truths and new innovations with mammograms
Quotes from This Episode
“Cancer doesn’t have to be just a breakdown. It can be a breakthrough.”
“You’re stronger than you think, and cancer is just another curveball to crush.”
“This isn’t about survival. It’s about transformation.”

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