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The YMyHealth Podcast
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Bonus
Episode 12
Season 1
Testicular Cancer Survivor Story: Ben Freeberg
What would you do if you were healthy, but passed out while at dinner with friends when you were sober, and the doctors in the ER were telling you it was nothing to worry about? If you knew in your gut something was wrong, would you keep pursuing answers or go on with your day-to-day life? Ben Freeberg chose to pursue answers, and thank goodness he did.
In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman engages in a heartfelt conversation with seven-year testicular cancer survivor, Ben Freeberg, who shares his journey from diagnosis to recovery. The discussion covers the importance of health advocacy for men and women under age 50, the challenges of navigating the healthcare system for Generation Y, and the significance of support systems during treatment. Ben reflects on the emotional and physical challenges he faced during chemotherapy, the importance of maintaining a positive outlook, and the lessons learned from his experience.
He also emphasizes the need for early detection and the role of knowledge in empowering patients. The episode concludes with valuable advice for young cancer survivors and insights into how Ben has transformed his experience into a mission to improve cancer care through his professional endeavors, including founding his venture capital fund, Oncology Ventures, which invests in healthcare data startups that enhance cancer care and research. He also pursues his mission through advocacy work and by delighting audiences with his talented comedy shows that mix humor with cancer education and awareness.
Highlights:
In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman engages in a heartfelt conversation with seven-year testicular cancer survivor, Ben Freeberg, who shares his journey from diagnosis to recovery. The discussion covers the importance of health advocacy for men and women under age 50, the challenges of navigating the healthcare system for Generation Y, and the significance of support systems during treatment. Ben reflects on the emotional and physical challenges he faced during chemotherapy, the importance of maintaining a positive outlook, and the lessons learned from his experience.
He also emphasizes the need for early detection and the role of knowledge in empowering patients. The episode concludes with valuable advice for young cancer survivors and insights into how Ben has transformed his experience into a mission to improve cancer care through his professional endeavors, including founding his venture capital fund, Oncology Ventures, which invests in healthcare data startups that enhance cancer care and research. He also pursues his mission through advocacy work and by delighting audiences with his talented comedy shows that mix humor with cancer education and awareness.
Highlights:
- (00:00) Introduction to the Podcast and Its Mission
- (01:31) Personal Health Journey and Diagnosis
- (05:15) Navigating the Healthcare System
- (09:54) Support Systems During Treatment
- (12:18) Treatment Options and Decision-Making
- (15:01) Physical and Emotional Challenges During Treatment
- (21:44) Maintaining Positivity Through Adversity
- (23:41) Life After Treatment and Reflection
- (27:15) Advice for Young Cancer Survivors
- (31:30) Transforming Experience into Professional Advocacy
- (34:34) Final Thoughts and Advice for Millennials and Gen Z
Links:
Are you a millennial interested in learning more about healthcare issues specifically related to your generation? Start here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/ and follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ymyhealth_/
Learn about YMyHealth's Founder, Melissa Schenkman here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/team/melissa-schenkman
Learn more about this episode's guest, Ben Freeberg here: https://www.oncology.ventures/ Click on Team.
Are you a millennial interested in learning more about healthcare issues specifically related to your generation? Start here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/ and follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ymyhealth_/
Learn about YMyHealth's Founder, Melissa Schenkman here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/team/melissa-schenkman
Learn more about this episode's guest, Ben Freeberg here: https://www.oncology.ventures/ Click on Team.
Thanks again to our sponsor Diekman Dysautonomia! If you’d like to learn more about our sponsor, go to https://dysautonomiaexpert.com/.