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Life on Pause

Penn State Health

Life On Pause is a podcast for and by young adults living with cancer. Each month, young adult cancer patients from Penn State Health share honestly about their cancer diagnosis, treatment and life afterwards. As cancer causes the group to reflect on issues both large and small, surprisingly relatable stories and themes emerge. From relationships to body functions, nothing is off the table.Produced by Q'd Up, a podcast and video production company in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. qd-up.com

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86 episodes

  1. "Carried" — Survivorship Is Partnership in Action 18:34
  2. "The Next Finish Line" — Hodgkin's Lymphoma at 14, and the All-Clear That Never Came 10:54
  3. Dakota's Army: A Mother's Story 21:34
  4. "Put It In The Freezer" — Fertility Preservation, Cancer at 14, and What Comes Next 10:19
  5. 46 Hours, No Walls: When THON 2026 Came to the Hospital 8:11
  6. Full Cup: How Eliot Dean Fought Leukemia Twice and Learned Not to Wait 8:25
  7. THON 2025: Inside Penn State's 46-Hour Stand for Kids with Cancer 10:47
  8. Finding Your Voice After the Bell: A PhotoVoice Journey of Young Adult Cancer Survivors 56:55
  9. Mind Over Matter: Health Maintenance After Cancer 32:36
  10. When Heroes Meet Heroes: Life Lion's Impact on Cancer Families 11:11
  11. The Tape Job: How Cancer Taught Tony Campisi to Redefine Heaven 11:47
  12. The Long Way Around: Living With Osteosarcoma at Age 12 8:47
  13. From Provider to Patient, Part 2: Karen Powell on Early Detection, Tough Choices, and Self-Advocacy 28:51
  14. Three Generations of Strength, Part 1: How Family Legacy Shaped a Nurse’s Journey 17:51
  15. Brave, Bold, Gold: Ariana & Tony Share Their Childhood Cancer Awareness Designs 9:00
  16. A Taste of Independence: Cooking Up Confidence After Cancer 5:45
  17. God Didn’t Give Me Cancer—But He Didn’t Stop It Either: Robyn’s Story 16:39
  18. Healing Through Hoofbeats: Paige’s Story of Strength and Therapeutic Horsemanship 10:57
  19. Cancer Camp Changed My Life: AYA Survivors Share the Power of Connection 27:31
  20. Mason’s Mission: Fighting Cancer Across Continents 7:20
  21. Drawing Through the Darkness: Maya’s Story of Art & Healing 6:29
  22. “I Thought I Was Dying” – Maya on Cancer, Panic Attacks, and Finding Hope 11:11
  23. Preserving Parenthood: Fertility Options for Young Cancer Patients 13:59
  24. Finding Strength in Support: Young Adults on Cancer, Community, and Coming Back Stronger 33:13
  25. Navigating Cancer’s Impact on Education & Career Paths 43:34
  26. Cancer, Weight Changes, and Self-Image: A Survivor’s Perspective 9:21
  27. Unforgettable Smells: Cancer Survivors Share Sensory Triggers 3:42
  28. Sweet and Salty: How Cancer Changes Your Relationship with Food 35:54
  29. Survivorship Clinics: Facing the Long-Term Side Effects of Cancer 4:19
  30. The Real and Raw Side of Friendships During Cancer 9:33
  31. Real Stories of Young Cancer Survivors: Balancing School and Treatment 53:56
  32. Exploring Family Planning After Cancer: Joe Apgar’s Adoption Journey 38:22
  33. Infertility After Cancer: Reflections on Parenthood and Life 8:29
  34. Dealing with Infertility & Cancer: A Survivor’s Perspective 7:35
  35. Exploring Fertility Preservation During Cancer Treatment: Expert Insights from Penn State Health 21:46
  36. Rising Above: Stories of Resilience from Young Cancer Survivors 12:21
  37. Lessons Learned 39:32
  38. Forced Realities and Choices 55:04
  39. The Many Sides of Fear 48:44
  40. Looking Back To Look Forward 41:58
  41. Cancer in a Strange Land 33:15
  42. Toxic Positivity and Grief Tourism 48:43
  43. Challenges vs. Comfort 28:01
  44. Dating After Cancer 33:16
  45. Radiation Therapy 34:52
  46. Survivors In Healthcare 32:04
  47. Parenting During A Bone Marrow Transplant 32:22
  48. Survivorship Day Exploration Part 1 13:00
  49. Changes and Fitting In 16:33
  50. Exercise with Treatment 37:59