December 2, 2011- Katie Dewey Brown
Mel's guest this week is Katie Dewey Brown, at Lungevity.org. When her father was diagnosed in 2002 she created one of the first online support community for lung cancer survivors. Katie shares her stories about her father's cancer, how that prompted her to become an advocate, and more about lung cancer, which you don't have to be a smoker to get.
About Mel Majoros:
Mel Majoros, currently in remission, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. On a lucky break after her cancer surgery she was offered a job as a producer on a local talk sports show in Michigan where she advocates about cancer and other health related topics. During that time she started blogging and her blog www.Thecancerwarrior.blogspot.com has been named one of the top ten breast cancer blogs by blogs.com. She brings a unique perspective to being a survivor, always keeping a positive attitude and an athletes mentality for dealing with cancer and survivorship. Prior to working in radio Mel was a 10 year veteran of the television industry working on such shows as Walker, Texas Ranger and Crossing Jordan.
