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THRIVE! The signature television show of The Cancer Monument, Inc. is a powerful 30-minute, weekly
public health and cancer education information talk show. THRIVE! is the sister show of “Monumental
People Coping And Living With Cancer,” a regionally syndicated Dallas radio show. This new show is
made possible by generous public support and features topics in health, research, cancer prevention,
awareness, and quality of life issues. Concepts such as: treatment options, self image, relationships,
boundaries, normalcy, stress, parenting, employment, and legal issues, caregivers, discrimination,
fatigue; death, dying and loss are also topics of discussion. Listeners will feel informed, inspired,
empowered, encouraged, and hopeful. On-air guests include: survivors and their families, medical
professionals, authors, community leaders and notable public personalities to provide current and
meaningful wellness information, insight, and coping strategies for those living with, through and
beyond cancer.
OUR ENTIRE LIBRARY OF SHOWS COMING SOON ON DEMAND TO OUR WEBSITE!
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SEASON 1 |
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Show #1 - MENOPAUSE & ANTI-AGING |
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Drs. Bankston and White from Associated Women’s Healthcare discuss menopause and
anti-aging prevention and awareness. |
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Guests: Drs. Bankston and White (Associated Women's Healthcare, Plano) |
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Honored Hero: Celeste Walker Bruner |
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Show #2 - CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION & AWARENESS |
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Drs. Bankston and Hartley from Associated Women’s Healthcare discuss cervical cancer
prevention and awareness of sexually transmitted diseases, and contraception |
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Guests: Drs. Bankston and Hartley (Associated Women's Healthcare, Plano) |
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Honored Hero: Stephanie Ann Robinson |
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Show #3 - BREAST CANCER & OVARIAN SCREENING |
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Drs. Ferrara and Hartley discuss the risk factors, early detection, and treatment of
breast and ovarian cancers |
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Guests: Drs. Ferrara and Hartley (Associated Women's Healthcare, Plano) |
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Honored Hero: Maureen McVeigh Carey |
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Show #4 - THE FUTURE OF ONCOLOGY - WHAT PATIENT & FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW |
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Dennis H. Birenbaum, MD, Founder and CEO of Patients Comprehensive Cancer discusses
the current healthcare issues that affect those who battle cancer. |
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Guest: Dr. Dennis H. Birenbaum (Patients Comprehensive Cancer Center) |
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Honored Hero: Robert Eldred Owen |
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Show #5 - UNDERSTANDING A CANCER DIAGNOSIS |
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Dennis H. Birenbaum, MD, Founder and CEO of Patients Comprehensive Cancer speaks
about the route to obtaining and understanding a cancer diagnosis. |
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Guest: Dr. Dennis H. Birenbaum (Patients Comprehensive Cancer Center) |
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Honored Hero: Ruby Marie Owen |
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Show #6 - MOMS ON CHEMO |
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Two mothers discuss coping and living with breast cancer while raising a family. |
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Guests: Pam Heinrich (survivor), Jean Brumbaugh (survivor) |
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Honored Hero: Jonathan Parker |
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Show #7 - UNDERSTANDING CANCER DISPARITIES |
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Dr. Khan, from Cancer Center Associates, discusses cancer prevention, and cure related
research currently undertaken to discover disparities of cancer types and populations. |
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Guests: Dr. Amanullah Khan |
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Honored Hero: James W. ‘Be-Bo’ Evans |
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Show #8 - THE REALITY OF CANCER PREVENTION |
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Dr. Khan and survivor, Rena Tarbet, discuss the realities and challenges of cancer prevention. |
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Guests: Dr. Amanullah Khan and Rena Tarbet (Mary Kay Inc.) |
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Honored Hero: Tracy Lynn Penton |
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Show #9 - HOW TO SUCCEED IN SPITE OF LIFE’S CHALLENGES |
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With a cancer journey spanning more than 30 years, cancer survivor Rena Tarbet shares
her philosophy on positive thinking and living life to the fullest. |
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Guest: Rena Tarbet (Mary Kay Inc.) |
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Honored Hero: George W. Purdy |
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Show #10 - PET THERAPY |
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Anna De Haro and Fast Eddie Coyle from The New Sunny 97.1 Radio & A Different Breed Animal Rescue team
up to talk about the quality of life benefits of having a pet. If you love animals you won’t want to
miss this show! |
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Guests: Anna De Haro, Fast Eddie Coyle, Barbara Canter |
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Honored Hero: Rafael De haro |
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Show #11 - TEAMWORK AGAINST CANCER |
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Former NFL Dallas Cowboy wide receiver #80, Tony Hill and his father, Leroy discuss the importance of
teamwork and how cancer has affected their family. |
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Guests: Leroy Hill, Tony Hill (Former Dallas Cowboy Wide Receiver) |
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Honored Hero: Jacob John Durst |
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Show #12 - BEYOND GRIEF & LOSS |
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Guests who have recently lost a loved one to cancer candidly discuss their personal journey of grief,
loss, and the challenges of starting over. |
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Guests: Jennifer Bowman, Keith Francis, Renee Loy |
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Honored Hero: Patricia Hinman Bowman |
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Show #13 - SURVIVING LUNG CANCER |
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Lung cancer is preventable and treatable with early diagnosis. Eugene Wyszynski, D.O. from
Patients Comprehensive Cancer Center provides the latest knowledge in treatment options and Fran Cato,
a lung cancer survivor joins us to share her story. |
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Guests: Eugene Wyszynski, D.O. (Patients Comprehensive Cancer Center), Fran Cato (survivor) |
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Honored Hero: Fran Cato |
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SEASON 2 |
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Show #14 - A MOTHER & DAUGHTER FIGHT CANCER |
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The timeless bonds of mother and daughter are a force to be reckoned with in the fight against cancer.
When Chris Clegg, a young mother of a 4-year old had a strange looking mole on her leg she never imagined that it
was Stage 3 Melanoma. Chris and her mother, Rita will share their cancer journey so far. |
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Guests: Chris Clegg, Rita Clegg |
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Honored Hero: Chris Clegg |
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Show #15 - WAR ON CANCER: A SOLDIER'S STORY |
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Some might say that pain is a matter of perspective, but who should be the judge of quality of life?
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor and former Navy Seal, Lt. Colonel Jimmie Herman lives with chronic pain and he joins us to share his courageous
journey. |
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Guest: Lt. Colonel Jimmie Herman |
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Honored Hero: Jimmie Herman |
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Show #16 - HOWARD KEEL: HOLLYWOOD LEGEND & CANCER MONUMENT HERO |
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This show combines colon cancer awareness and a discussion about life after loss with
guest, Judy Keel as we celebrate the life of her husband, Hollywood screen and stage legend
Howard Keel. |
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Guest: Judy Keel |
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Honored Hero: Howard Keel |
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Show #17 - CANCER & DIVORCE |
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If you’ve been hit by a double whammy then this show filled with hope, inspiration,
and a healthy dose of laughter, is for you! |
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Guest: Joyce Spizer-Foy, Wendy White |
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Honored Hero: Caroline DeStefano |
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Show #18 - EXERCISE & NUTRITION |
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No matter where you are in your cancer journey nutrition and exercise should be
included in your total wellness plan. Knowing which foods and exercises are right
for you can be a challenge. Join us to learn more! |
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Guest: Shawn Osmond |
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Honored Hero: Wendy White |
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Show #19 - ASK THE ONCOLOGIST |
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Dear Dr. Birenbaum, Does everyone have cancer? Dennis H. Birenbaum M.D.
answers this question and many more from our THRIVE show viewers around the country! |
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Guest: Dennis H. Birenbaum, M.D. |
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Honored Hero: Edward Veigel |
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Show #20 - WHEN THE ONCOLOGIST HAS CANCER |
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Oncologist, Dr. Enrique Perez wanted to save lives and make a difference in the
cancer community. He never imagined that one day he’d be on the other side of
the battle as a cancer patient. Join us to learn and be inspired by this story
of survivorship against the odds! |
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Guest: Enrique Perez, M.D. |
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Honored Hero: Dawn R. McMillion |
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Show #21 - ARE YOU LEGALLY READY FOR CRISIS? |
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If Hippa releases, Wills, DNR’s, and other legal documents seem too confusing,
frightening, or even unnecessary, Attorney Danny Vess and Attorney/Cancer Survivor, Michelle
Weaver explain why procrastination can lead to disaster for you and your loved ones.
A must see show with an unforgettable ending! |
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Guest: Danny Vess, Attorney; Michelle Weaver, Attorney; |
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Honored Hero: Mamie McCullough |
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Show #22 - KIDS TALK ABOUT CANCER SERIES – WHAT IS CANCER? |
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Is cancer as old as the dinosaurs? The Dog Tales Cool Kids join host
Michelle Miller to learn the basics about the biology and history of cancer with guest,
Oncologist, Dr. Edward Agura M.D., Baylor Hospital Dallas |
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Guest: Edward Agura, M.D., Oncologist-Baylor Hospital Dallas |
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Honored Hero: Brian Stokes |
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Show #23 - KIDS TALK ABOUT CANCER SERIES – PREVENTION & AWARENESS |
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Is there really such a thing as a safe tan? The Dog Tales Cool Kids join host
Michelle Miller to learn about easy ways to prevent and be aware of cancer with guest,
Dr. Kimberly Barksdale M.D., Allen Pediatrics |
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Guest: Kimberly Barksdale, M.D., Allen Pediatrics |
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Honored Hero: Pam Heinrich |
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Show #24 - KIDS TALK ABOUT CANCER SERIES – COPING WITH LOSS & DEATH: ARE MY FEELINGS NORMAL? |
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Is it okay to laugh around someone with cancer? Is cancer contagious?
Is heaven a real place? The Dog Tales Cool Kids join host Michelle Miller to
discuss the many strange feelings and questions that can arise when someone that we know
has cancer, or even dies. Guests: Chaplain V. Ruth Schulenberg, Baylor Health Care
and Ginny Robinson, R.N., Medical Center of Plano. |
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Chaplain V. Ruth Schulenberg, Baylor Health Care |
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Ginny Robinson, R.N., Medical Center of Plano |
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Honored Hero: Andrew Kelly |
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