Veteran Cancer Talk
Veteran Cancer Talk is the official podcast of Veteran Cancer Network, sharing real conversations about cancer in the veteran community.
Hosted by veterans and caregivers, the show features veteran survivors, caregivers, doctors, researchers, and advocates discussing early detection, treatment, recovery, and the unique challenges veterans face when navigating cancer.
Through powerful personal stories and expert insight, Veteran Cancer Talk works to raise awareness, encourage screening, and connect veterans and their families with the resources and support they need.
The mission is simple: educate, advocate, and ensure no veteran faces cancer alone.
Veteran Cancer Talk
Latest Episodes
The VA Said Ulcer. It Was Cancer. - Matt Roll's Multiple Myeloma Story
Army veteran Matt Roll spent more than a year searching for answers after persistent pain was repeatedly dismissed as an ulcer. Trusting his instincts ultimately led to a diagnosis of multiple myeloma at just 41 years old.In this episode...
Grew Up on Military Bases. Then She Got Cancer
In this episode of Veteran Cancer Talk, Ashton speaks with Heather King — military brat, breast cancer survivor, doctoral candidate, and founder of Rooted Resilience — about the overlooked issue of toxic exposure and long-term health risks faci...
Stage 4 Cancer While Still Serving...
What happens when you’re still serving your country… and get diagnosed with stage 4 cancer?In this episode, we sit down with Ron and Kate Belany — a Navy family navigating life after a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis.From early sym...
Two Veterans Talk Testicular Cancer (Unfiltered)
This wasn’t planned.We just kept the mic rolling.After wrapping our conversation with Kevin Sloan, Casey jumped in and what followed turned into one of the most real conversations we’ve had yet.No script. No structure. Just tw...
Kevin Sloan | USMC Veteran & 2x Testicular Cancer Survivor on Early Detection, VA Care, and Self-Advocacy
Most men don’t talk about it.That’s exactly why this conversation matters.In this episode of Veteran Cancer Talk, we sit down with Kevin Sloan, a Kevin Sloan a Marine Corps veteran and two-time testicular cancer surv...