In this revealing interview, Matthew Zachary shares his inspirational life story, from cancer diagnosis to long-term survival, advocate, acclaimed podcast host, and more.
Matthew is a 28-year brain cancer survivor, and it was remarkable hearing his about journey.
Prior to his diagnosis, he was a concert pianist, but those plans changed upon learning he had brain cancer.
Matthew is a trailblazer who used his own experiences to ensure others had a better experience than his. He works endlessly as an advocate, and has reached millions as the founder of Stupid Cancer, through his successful Out of Patients podcast and his documentary Cancer Mavericks.
Check out the interview to hear more!
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Topical time codes:
00:51 – Diagnosis: “I lost my life, but I didn’t die.”
2:48 – Plan B: new career
5:06 – Working with Livestrong organization
7:22 – Mentors along the advocacy journey
10:04 – Achieving changes through advocacy
12:38 – Hard to see progress in the moment
16:51 – Getting things passed in congress
19:21 – Cancer Mavericks documentary
26:56 – Social media
29:58 – Healthcare on LinkedIn
You can also listen to this interview on podcast platforms.
