Episode 5

Living La Vida Loca: Navigating Cancer with Heart

with Rita and Marcella
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Living La Vida Loca: Navigating Cancer with Heart

We speak with Rita, a remarkable breast cancer survivor with a heart for service, and Marcella, a program manager at Canopy, a cancer survivorship center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands. Rita and Marcella share their insights on the true essence of cancer survivorship, which begins at diagnosis and encompasses living with, through, and beyond. They discuss the vital role of Survivorship Centers like Canopy in providing hope, healing, and empowerment throughout the cancer journey. Additionally, we explore how healthcare partnerships, such as the collaboration between CanCare and Memorial Hermann, bridge the gap between medical treatment and emotional support, offering patients a comprehensive care system.

Mentioned Resources: CanCare- www.cancare.org

About the Guests: Rita, Breast Cancer Survivor; Marcella, Program Manager, Memorial Hermann Canopy Survivorship Center

About Our Host: Darcie Champagne Wells is the President and CEO of CanCare, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing support to the cancer community by pairing cancer patients with survivors. Since joining in November 2020 as the third President & CEO, Darcie has driven significant growth, increasing one-to-one support matches by 45% and healthcare referrals by 66%. In 2022, she initiated the Impact Acceleration Initiative to further expand support for cancer patients and caregivers. Her leadership has earned her recognition as a “Most Admired CEO” and “Woman Who Means Business” by the Houston Business Journal, and national “Fundraiser of the Year” by RAISE. Darcie holds a BS in Business Administration from Louisiana State University and an MBA from the University of Houston.

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