Mark Corroto's guest appearances

Mark Corroto

REACH - Research in Exercise And Cancer Health

Justin Brown

Rob Newton

David Hooper

Jessica Scott

James Steele

Jimmy John

Kikkan Randall

Zionna Hanson

Anna Campbell

Bobby Cheema

Karen Wonders

Mary Kennedy

Kristin Campbell

Ken Martin

Matt Lampson

OwlTail

Chris Fink

In this episode, myself, Mark and Chris chat about everything from the patient perspective on cancer care and the transition to survivorship, to factors such as environmental layout and technological advances that influence healthy behaviours. 

In this episode, myself, Mark and Chris chat about everything from the patient perspective on cancer care and the transition to survivorship, to factors such as environmental layout and technological advances that influence healthy behaviours.

Episode 42: Ep 40| Mark Corroto & Dr. Chris Fink: a global look at the cancer experience.

In 2014, after having 2/3 of his quadriceps removed as the result of a sarcomma, Mark Corroto went from being a competitive cyclist to learning how to walk again. In this episode, he shares his experiences in dealing with a cancer diagnosis along the the mental and physical battle to recovery.  Mark spoke about Imerman's Angels, a group that provides free support to survivors, by connecting them with a mentor (another cancer patient or survivor). If you know of someone that may benefit from this group, they can learn more about them here: http://imermanangels.org/about-us-2/  Mark also serves on the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, who look to promote policy change to better cancer care. You can learn more here: https://www.canceradvocacy.org/ https://www.facebook.com/cancersurvivorship/   Outline of the show:   1:30 Mark's background   3:00 How he found his tumor / initial treatment / and reaction to being told he had cancer   6:30 Day of surgery / How he found cycling   8:30 The importance of social support through a diagnosis / what it means to be a survivor   11:30 Having two thirds of his leg removed / and learning to walk again   14:30 Getting back on the bike / low point in rehab / how he stayed motivated / psychology of recovery   17:00 First ride post-treatment / why he rode alone at first/psychology of recovery   19:00 Diagnosis of second cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukemia / why this diagnosis was more difficult   24:30 Transitioning to normal life after treatment / Self Education / Autonomy   27:00 How the new diagnosis has impacted performance   28:30 Cancer Policy and Efficacy Team Member / Nutritional Needs of Cancer Survivors / Qualitative Research and Cancer Survivorship   33:30 Process of Policy Change

In 2014, after having 2/3 of his quadriceps removed as the result of a sarcomma, Mark Corroto went from being a competitive cyclist to learning how to walk again. In this episode, he shares his experiences in dealing with a cancer diagnosis along the the mental and physical battle to recovery.  Mark spoke about Imerman's Angels, a group that provides free support to survivors, by connecting them with a mentor (another cancer patient or survivor). If you know of someone that may benefit from this group, they can learn more about them here: <a href="http://imermanangels.org/about-us-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://imermanangels.org/about-us-2/</a>  Mark also serves on the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, who look to promote policy change to better cancer care. You can learn more here: <a href="https://www.canceradvocacy.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.canceradvocacy.org/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cancersurvivorship/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/cancersurvivorship/</a> Outline of the show: 1:30 Mark's background 3:00 How he found his tumor / initial treatment / and reaction to being told he had cancer 6:30 Day of surgery / How he found cycling 8:30 The importance of social support through a diagnosis / what it means to be a survivor 11:30 Having two thirds of his leg removed / and learning to walk again 14:30 Getting back on the bike / low point in rehab / how he stayed motivated / psychology of recovery 17:00 First ride post-treatment / why he rode alone at first/psychology of recovery 19:00 Diagnosis of second cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukemia / why this diagnosis was more difficult 24:30 Transitioning to normal life after treatment / Self Education / Autonomy 27:00 How the new diagnosis has impacted performance 28:30 Cancer Policy and Efficacy Team Member / Nutritional Needs of Cancer Survivors / Qualitative Research and Cancer Survivorship 33:30 Process of Policy Change

Episode 3: Episode 2 - Mark Corroto, 2-time cancer survivor shares his story.