Fran Whitfield's guest appearances

Fran Whitfield

Pursuing Health

The Pursuit of Happiness

The Legacy Pod

Robb Wolf

Scott Britton

Valter Longo

Dave Castro

David Perlmutter

Chris Kresser

Jennifer Smith

Joe Saul-Sehy

Danica Patrick

Dick Costolo

Amelia Boone

Caroline Burckle

Jason Wachob

Ben Smith

Andrew Hill

OwlTail

Fran Whitfield is a London based personal trainer who, at age 25, learned she has breast cancer that had metastasized to her brain and was given a prognosis of 2 years to live.  Unwilling to settle for such a grim diagnosis, Fran sought the help of a care team who was willing to fight the disease with her.  She credits her hedge of fitness with helping her recover quickly from brain surgery, and her current fitness routine with protecting her mental and physical health as she manages the side effects of chemotherapy.  Throughout her treatment, Fran has candidly documented her experiences to help spread awareness to other young people.  She hopes that by sharing her journey she can reduce the fear of the unknown that so many people experience as they battle cancer.   I first heard Fran’s story on a panel discussion at the CrossFit Games, and I was immediately struck by her resilience in the face of such a scary diagnosis.  Her mental fortitude as she advocates for herself and keeps her focus on the variables within her control is nothing short of remarkable.   You can connect with Fran via Instagram @franwhitfield  Related Episodes: Ep 127 - Fighting Breast Cancer with Barbells: Barbells for Boobs Founder Zionna Hanson   Ep 203 - Scott Britton on Using CrossFit to Battle Cancer   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday.  Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns

Fran Whitfield is a London based personal trainer who, at age 25, learned she has breast cancer that had metastasized to her brain and was given a prognosis of 2 years to live.  Unwilling to settle for such a grim diagnosis, Fran sought the help of a care team who was willing to fight the disease with her.  She credits her hedge of fitness with helping her recover quickly from brain surgery, and her current fitness routine with protecting her mental and physical health as she manages the side effects of chemotherapy.  Throughout her treatment, Fran has candidly documented her experiences to help spread awareness to other young people.  She hopes that by sharing her journey she can reduce the fear of the unknown that so many people experience as they battle cancer. I first heard Fran’s story on a panel discussion at the CrossFit Games, and I was immediately struck by her resilience in the face of such a scary diagnosis.  Her mental fortitude as she advocates for herself and keeps her focus on the variables within her control is nothing short of remarkable. You can connect with Fran via Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/franwhitfield/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@franwhitfield</a> Related Episodes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fighting-breast-cancer-barbells-barbells-for-boobs/id1019070179?i=1000459194110" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep 127 - Fighting Breast Cancer with Barbells: Barbells for Boobs Founder Zionna Hanson</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1019070179?i=1000527961631" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep 203 - Scott Britton on Using CrossFit to Battle Cancer</a> If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns

Taking the Fear Out of Cancer: Fran Whitfield PH209

Fran goes into detail on her amazing journey in her fight with breast cancer, brain surgery and paralysis, all within a few years. We go into detail on how she was initially sent home, with the doctors thinking it was nothing... to 18 months later, finding out cancer had spread into her brain. She was told she had 2-3 years to live, but she refused accept that. We touch on her mindset and strong will throughout this entire process, as well as her surgeries, medications, rounds of chemo and all the new technology that's being used to help her kick cancer in the face. Her journey hasn't turned out as she expected, but she's fighting through it, keeping a positive mindset and is finally seeing hope in her future! What an incredible story from an incredible person.   Follow Fran: Instagram @FranWhitfield Fran's Blog Please Check Out These Links and Support Cancer Research, Awareness, Information and Recovery Where You Can! https://www.royalmarsden.org/ https://coppafeel.org/ https://breastcancernow.org/ https://www.battlecancerprogram.com/ https://olaplex.com/ https://www.mavala.com/nails  

Fran goes into detail on her amazing journey in her fight with breast cancer, brain surgery and paralysis, all within a few years. We go into detail on how she was initially sent home, with the doctors thinking it was nothing... to 18 months later, finding out cancer had spread into her brain. She was told she had 2-3 years to live, but she refused accept that. We touch on her mindset and strong will throughout this entire process, as well as her surgeries, medications, rounds of chemo and all the new technology that's being used to help her kick cancer in the face. Her journey hasn't turned out as she expected, but she's fighting through it, keeping a positive mindset and is finally seeing hope in her future! What an incredible story from an incredible person. Follow Fran: Instagram @FranWhitfield Fran's Blog Please Check Out These Links and Support Cancer Research, Awareness, Information and Recovery Where You Can! <a href="https://www.royalmarsden.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.royalmarsden.org/</a> <a href="https://coppafeel.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://coppafeel.org/</a> <a href="https://breastcancernow.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://breastcancernow.org/</a> <a href="https://www.battlecancerprogram.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.battlecancerprogram.com/</a> <a href="https://olaplex.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://olaplex.com/</a> <a href="https://www.mavala.com/nails" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mavala.com/nails</a>

(Ep. 32) Fran Whitfield and Her Journey in Fighting Cancer, Paralysis and Brain Surgery

Fran Whitfield is a London based personal trainer who at the age of 25 was diagnosed with cancer and told she had just two years left to live.Within the space of two weeks, Fran was told she had both breast cancer and a secondary brain tumour. Suddenly she wrestled with the thought she might never get married, never own a house, never get the dog she always wanted.But once her anger passed, Fran focused on accepting her death was anything but a foregone conclusion. She dealt with the physical and mental battle of undergoing chemotherapy during a global pandemic, spending hours alone in hospital because of strict social distancing rules.Fran focused on fitness, continuing to exercise to help battle through the disease.Above all, after being told she was too young and hormonal to deserve a scan for breast cancer, Fran learned that no matter what age you are, if something doesn’t seem right with your health, you need to demand the proper treatment.Her story is inspirational and humbling. Check it out! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fran Whitfield is a London based personal trainer who at the age of 25 was diagnosed with cancer and told she had just two years left to live.Within the space of two weeks, Fran was told she had both breast cancer and a secondary brain tumour. Suddenly she wrestled with the thought she might never get married, never own a house, never get the dog she always wanted.But once her anger passed, Fran focused on accepting her death was anything but a foregone conclusion. She dealt with the physical and mental battle of undergoing chemotherapy during a global pandemic, spending hours alone in hospital because of strict social distancing rules.Fran focused on fitness, continuing to exercise to help battle through the disease.Above all, after being told she was too young and hormonal to deserve a scan for breast cancer, Fran learned that no matter what age you are, if something doesn’t seem right with your health, you need to demand the proper treatment.Her story is inspirational and humbling. Check it out! See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Fran Whitfield - Battling Cancer