Summits Podcast

Epi 63: Men and breast cancer

October 31st, 2023  |  32 mins 40 secs

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In episode 63 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. David Sumner, professor emeritus of journalism at Ball State University. From a surprise diagnosis to recovery and perspective, tune in as Dr. Sumner shares his experience with breast cancer.

For more on the book that Dr. Sumner recommends for cancer recovery, read more here: https://www.lifeovercancer.com/.

Epi 62: Lisa Hayes fights disparities in breast cancer care

October 17th, 2023  |  44 mins 15 secs

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In episode 62 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Lisa Hayes of Gennesaret Free Clinic and Pink-4-Ever Ending Disparities. Tune in as Lisa shares her personal triple-negative breast cancer story and her passion for fighting disparities in breast cancer care and treatment.

For more on Pink-4-Ever Ending Disparities, visit pink-4-ever.org.

Epi 43: Scot Pollard on caring for his wife through her breast cancer journey

December 13th, 2022  |  30 mins 12 secs

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In episode 43 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Scot Pollard, former Indiana Pacers player and realtor with West Clay Realty. Tune in as Scot shares his 10-year NBA career and his experience caring for his wife through her breast cancer journey. “It’s not something you choose to go through, but it is something that can make you either break apart or get closer. And we chose closer.”

Epi 38: Dr. Laurie Littlepage on her fight against cancer

October 4th, 2022  |  13 mins 53 secs

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In episode 38 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah travel to the University of Notre Dame to talk with Dr. Laurie Littlepage, Campbell Family Associate Professor of Cancer Research at the Harper Cancer Research Institute. Tune in as Dr. Littlepage shares the unique collaborative efforts happening at the Harper Cancer Research Institute, and the personal cancer stories that fuel her passion to continue the fight against cancer. “For me, working on cancer is definitely personal, and it’s about the patients.”

Read more about the Catherine Peachey Fund’s gift to Dr. Laurie Littlepage and the Harper Cancer Research Institute: https://www.heroesfoundation.org/the-catherine-peachey-fund-announces-100000-gift-to-university-of-notre-dame-cancer-researcher/.