Hear candid conversations between people conquering cancer — patients, their family and friends, and doctors and researchers working to help us all.
Despite the rarity of uncommon cancers, they comprise nearly a quarter of all cancer diagnoses and account for nearly 25 percent of overall cancer-related deaths*. This makes funding rare cancer research an imperative across the cancer care community.
For ultra-marathon runner and internal medicine specialist Dr. Justin Grunewald, advocating for better rare cancer treatments is profoundly personal. In 2019, his wife—Gabe Grunewald, a professional distance runner—passed away from a rare type of cancer. Over nearly a decade, Gabe endured multiple cancer diagnoses and, consequently, challenging treatments regimens. But no matter how many hurdles she faced, Gabe persisted, winning numerous track and field accolades and launching the Brave Like Gabe Foundation, an organization dedicated to rare cancer advocacy.
In this episode of the Your Stories podcast, Dr. Grunewald speaks with host Dr. Mark Lewis about the ups and downs that Gabe experienced during her cancer journey. Together, they discuss the lasting impact of Gabe’s legacy and the importance of inspiring hope and optimism for people with rare cancers and their communities.
*National Library of Medicine
