Summits Podcast

Episode 103: A Family's Fight Against Breast Cancer with Liz Childers & Norma Unser

March 4th, 2026  |  59 mins 52 secs

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In this heartfelt episode of The Summits Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah sit down with twin sisters Liz Childers and Norma Unser to share an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about their family's journey with cancer.

Liz and Norma open up about how cancer has profoundly impacted their lives, with their mom, Liz, and Norma all facing breast cancer diagnoses. They discuss the emotional and physical challenges of their battles, the critical role of routine screenings in early detection, and the strength they’ve found in each other.

The conversation also highlights the groundbreaking work of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition and the hope it brings for the future of cancer outcomes and prevention. Liz and Norma’s story is a powerful reminder of resilience, the importance of advocacy, and the strides being made in the fight against cancer.

Learn more about the Cancer Vaccine Coalition: https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/

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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 52: Dr. Nick Countryman shares skin cancer prevention tips

May 3rd, 2023  |  30 mins 8 secs

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In episode 52 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Nick Countryman, dermatologist at Dawes Fretzin Dermatology.  As we head into Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, you don’t want to miss Dr. Countryman’s top tips for protecting your skin from harmful sun exposure.