Surviving cancer, infertility & miscarriage with childhood cancer survivors | Ep. 18

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Chapters (Assumptions):
00:00 - Episode 18
01:34 - Aspen & Stephanie
04:46 - How my daughter's cancer diagnosis changed my view on life
07:46 - Finding out my daughter's chemotherapy would be FREE with St. Jude
10:38 - The Philippines' colonial history
16:25 - Jessica Turri
18:55 - Going through chemotherapy as a 9-year-old
20:49 - Finding out I had cancer
24:23 - Having cancer as a child
35:03 - The side effects of chemotherapy
36:32 - My childhood friend offered to be my surrogate

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[misssophie]

Saint Judes is not just a hospital it is a home for a lot of kids in there same situation and they treat them like family they are so amazing

[beckyklepper]

Abby's love for teaching and children is palpable when talking to Aspen. I'm so grateful you guys did this podcast!! ❤Aspen's mom has me crying 😢 3 minutes in to their segment.

[samanthafinch]

Wow- by far my favorite episode yet. I am 22 years old and fighting cancer myself. The way you guys use your platform to share such an amazing organization is indescribable. What amazing people you interviewed. I am in awe of their strength. Matt and Abby, thank you for being one of the only influencers that use your platform in such a powerful and positive way. And to everyone cancer has affected- keep on going, life is so worth living! <3

[josephinebonadonna]

St. Jude doesn’t only take care of children with cancer, my brother was born with a cardiac condition, and St Jude’s Children Hospital covered all of his medical expenses AND his funeral cost. He unfortunately passed away when he was four months old.

Thank you, Matt & Abby for supporting and promoting this AMAZING organization. They really helped my family out during a scary & confusing time. If you’re reading this, and you’re able to spare it, please donate a dollar. You’re helping more than you could ever know 🫶🏻

[angelriddle]

I’ve been choking up this whole video, thank you guys for bringing light to this organization. I had no idea the amazing things St Jude was doing for families and will be happy to donate to them in the future. You guys are using your platform in the best way possible.

[kyleedinwiddie]

Started donating monthly to St. Jude because of this, thank you guys! I’m in school to be a nurse right now, so this hits close to my heart. Thank you for using your platform to spread awareness about things like this. Love y’all and what you stand for!! I’m one of Abby’s “silent followers” and have been here since Hawaii… I always love seeing your posts -the put a smile on my face.

[carolynturk-huje]

My husbands treatment for Non-Hotchkins Lymphoma plus an airplane he never got to take cost over $250, 000, but was covered 100% through my health insurance from my work, such a blessing. With St. Jude everything all covered and housing for parents is a huge blessing.

[haleighbartlett]

Such an inspiring episode! My 2 year old was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes last year and was admitted into the local children’s hospital and had to stay in the PICU. Me and my husband were so devastated and emotional. But the moment that I walked down the hall of children in critical condition, I knew that our situation was small compared to theirs. My son has the ability to take insulin and get another chance at life. Some of these children don’t get that and it really makes you not take life for granted. These stories made me so hopeful and I’m so glad you guys are spreading the word for them and helping out a great cause!

[samanthasullivan]

I’m 8 mins in… idk how this mother is talking about this without crying… probably because she is a mom and moms are the most amazingly strong ppl out there, but I’m already 😢 god bless them♥️

[gwenythjackson]

In 2015 I turned 16 and was diagnosed with burkitts lymphoma it was one of the most challenging times of my life. Now at the age of 23 I’ve had 4 miscarriages and now have a healthy 15 month old baby girl, thank you for bringing light to childhood cancer because childhood cancer only get 4% of research

[meaghanfielding]

I am normally a silent follower, but I just wanted to say this episode was amazing. Hearing the stories was very eye opening and I am going into today feeling inspired. Thank you for using your platform for good!

[dalvinadiaz]

Wow! You just opened our hearts and minds to St Jude hospital. I am on a very fixed income but I want to start a monthly donation to St Judes because of your awesome podcast. Thank you and God bless you for putting this out there. I don't have good transportation, but I would love with all my heart, one day to visit a St. Jude hospital. Again thank you! 🥰❤🤗🩷💙🙏🏼🙏🏼

[erintrisler]

A family really close to us has a son (Brecken Owen) who is a cancer survivor. He was diagnosed when he was 2 and has been in cancer free for 2 or 3 years now and he is 7. They spent that time in Memphis and they never made them pay a thing. His mom, Valerie Owens, has a business now that she donates to St. Jude through that and does several fundraisers to raise awareness and give back. They would love to spread there story!

[martiebrown]

By far my favorite touching podcast episode!!! Just what Matt and Abby is doing with supporting and promoting saint jude and spreading the info with st Jude!! They have the kindest hearts ever!!!! ❤

[tess_cim]

13:45 the way Matt knows when Abby needs an emotional support is so beautiful🥺

[presleyhart]

As a survivor of childhood leukemia and a St Judes kid this makes my heart so happy!!❤️ God is sending you guys off to do amazing things, you guys both have very big hearts❤️

[tylerbendzick]

This was an inspiring podcast! Thank you to Aspen, Stephanie, and Jessica for sharing your stories and to Matt and Abby for bringing the message to the internet. That is pretty cool hearing some of the history behind St Jude and how it started out 61 years ago to grow into what it is today.

[preppy_vloggss]

I had cancer at 6 years old and I’m glad you support people with cancer thank you for supporting all the people going through a tough time.

[mushroomorgan]

My son didn’t go to st. Jude but to Nationwide Childrens and I understand this mamas outlook of every day is a gift and being so thankful for everything they do for you. I was a single mom to a 12 month old little boy when I learned he had a brain tumor with severe hydrocephalus and that he needed an emergency tumor removal, once removed they let me know it was indeed stage 4 brain cancer and he’d need lengthy treatment. I was told not to worry about any bills, that I’d never see one and to just focus on my son. I lost my job, had to move back in with my parents, and had to have help with my car payment every month, but they were always one step ahead and helped in every way they could. I’ll be forever grateful for all that they did, including saving my sons life 😢❤

[Hagan]

I'm subscribing to you because of this podcast & donating to St.Jude today. Thank you so much bringing St Jude to your podcast. God bless your family✝️