The Childhood Cancer Perspective

The Childhood Cancer Perspective

As Angel Parents, My Wife and I will discuss topics related to Childhood Cancer from an inside perspective. Topics not seen in the marketing for donations and care, things we as parents understand and wish the public would know. Together we will create and drive awareness for Childhood Cancer and create a better future through knowledge for our kids.

Episodes

September 10, 2025 • 47 mins

Rowen's Legacy

In this episode of Childhood Cancer Perspective, CurtisVallier and Emily Rednour discuss the harsh realities of childhood cancer, thejourney of diagnosis and treatment, and the importance of advocacy forfamilies. Emily shares her experience founding Rowen's Legacy after the loss ofher son, Rowen, and highlights the lack of resources for families facingpediatric cancer. The conversation delves into the emotiona...

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In this conversation, Curtis Vallier and Bryan discuss theprofound impact of pediatric cancer on families, particularly focusing on the role of fathers. They explore the emotional toll, the challenges of navigating the diagnosis and treatment process, and the importance of communication andsupport systems. The discussion highlights the strain of balancing work and family responsibilities, coping mechanisms, and the significance of ...

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August 27, 2025 • 46 mins

In this conversation, Curtis Vallier and Bryan discuss theprofound impact of pediatric cancer on families, particularly focusing on the role of fathers. They explore the emotional toll, the challenges of navigating the diagnosis and treatment process, and the importance of communication andsupport systems. The discussion highlights the strain of balancing work and family responsibilities, coping mechanisms, and the significance of ...

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August 20, 2025 • 42 mins

Home | Sarah’s Warriors

In this episode of Childhood Cancer Perspective, CurtisVallier speaks with Sarah, Eli, and Payson from Sarah's Warriors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children battling cancer. The conversation explores their personal experiences with pediatric cancer, the impact oftreatment on family dynamics, and the importance of community support. They discuss the challenges of fundraising, the emot...

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August 13, 2025 • 36 mins

In this episode, Curtis Vallier discusses the critical roleof support in the pediatric cancer community, emphasizing how it often diminishes over time, especially after a child has passed or reached remission. He shares personal experiences of disappointment in community responses and the need for ongoing support, both emotionally and financially. Curtis calls for action and encourages listeners to accept help and be vulnerable dur...

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August 6, 2025 • 35 mins

In this heartfelt episode, Curtis Vallier shares hispersonal journey through grief after losing his daughter to cancer. Hediscusses the various stages of grief, including anger, depression, and thestruggle for normalcy. Vallier emphasizes the importance of community supportand transforming grief into advocacy for others facing similar challenges. Heencourages listeners to find their silver lining in grief and to not let itdictate t...

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July 30, 2025 • 17 mins

This week im taking you back to the beginning, where it all started as i move to have the stories of more fathers told.

In this heartfelt conversation, Curtis Vallier shares hispersonal journey as a father dealing with the loss of his daughter to childhoodcancer. He discusses the importance of raising awareness, the emotionalstruggles faced by families, and the challenges of providing support whilenavigating grief. Curtis emphasizes...

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July 23, 2025 • 30 mins

In this episode, Curtis Vallier speaks with Daniel, a fathersharing his journey through his daughter Lily's diagnosis of neuroblastoma. Daniel recounts the initial symptoms, the challenges of diagnosis, and the extensive treatment process, including chemotherapy, bone marrow transplants,and the emotional toll it took on their family. They discuss the importance of awareness, the impact of organizations like Make-A-Wish, and the...

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July 16, 2025 • 31 mins

In this episode, Curtis Vallier speaks with Daniel, a fathersharing his journey through his daughter Lily's diagnosis of neuroblastoma. Daniel recounts the initial symptoms, the challenges of diagnosis, and the extensive treatment process, including chemotherapy, bone marrow transplants,and the emotional toll it took on their family. They discuss the importance of awareness, the impact of organizations like Make-A-Wish, and the...

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July 9, 2025 • 47 mins

In this conversation, Curtis Vallier and Blair Dreessen discuss the profound impact of brain cancer on families, emphasizing the importance of community support, open communication, and the challenges of navigating grief. Blair shares her personal journey as a wife and mother, detailing her husband's diagnosis and the emotional toll it has taken on their family. They explore the complexities of brain cancer, the need for better...

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July 2, 2025 • 45 mins

In this conversation, Curtis Vallier and Blair Dreessen discuss the profound impact of brain cancer on families, emphasizing the importance of community support, open communication, and the challenges of navigating grief. Blair shares her personal journey as a wife and mother, detailing her husband's diagnosis and the emotional toll it has taken on their family. They explore the complexities of brain cancer, the need for better...

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June 25, 2025 • 39 mins

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In this episode, Curtis Vallier speaks with Dr. MichaelCanney, Chief Scientific Officer at Carthera, about innovative treatments forbrain cancer, particularly glioblastoma. They discuss the challenges posed bythe blood-brain barrier and how ultrasound technology can temporarily disruptit to enhance drug delivery. The conversation also covers the ongoing clinicaltrials, the unme...

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June 18, 2025 • 35 mins

"About Brady Lucas: Author, Cancer Survivor, and Advocate | Smiles Make the World Go Round" | Brady Lucas Author

In this episode of the Childhood Cancer Perspective, CurtisVallier speaks with Brady Lucas, a childhood cancer survivor, about his journeythrough cancer treatment and the long-term effects that accompany it. Theydiscuss the importance of prevention in childhood cancer, the role of advocacyand community support, ...

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June 11, 2025 • 31 mins

"About Brady Lucas: Author, Cancer Survivor, and Advocate | Smiles Make the World Go Round" | Brady Lucas AuthorIn this episode of the Childhood Cancer Perspective, CurtisVallier speaks with Brady Lucas, a childhood cancer survivor, about his journeythrough cancer treatment and the long-term effects that accompany it. Theydiscuss the importance of prevention in childhood cancer, the role of advocacyand community support, and the ne...

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In this conversation, Curtis Vallier and Kim Frederickdiscuss the harrowing journey of Kim's daughter, who was diagnosed withHodgkin's lymphoma. They explore the initial signs and symptoms, the challengesof diagnosis, the whirlwind of treatment, and the emotional toll on the family.Kim shares insights into the side effects of chemotherapy, the importance oftrusting parental instincts, and the long-term considerations for he...

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In this conversation, Curtis Vallier and Kim Frederickdiscuss the harrowing journey of Kim's daughter, who was diagnosed withHodgkin's lymphoma. They explore the initial signs and symptoms, the challengesof diagnosis, the whirlwind of treatment, and the emotional toll on the family.Kim shares insights into the side effects of chemotherapy, the importance oftrusting parental instincts, and the long-term considerations for he...

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In this heartfelt conversation, Curtis Vallier and Angiefrom Sara's Acts of Kindness discuss the profound impact of childhood canceron families and the community. They share personal stories of loss, thechallenges of treatment, and the importance of advocacy for better funding andresearch. The discussion highlights the emotional toll on parents and the needfor a more compassionate understanding of pediatric cancer. In thisconve...

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In this heartfelt conversation, Curtis Vallier and Angiefrom Sara's Acts of Kindness discuss the profound impact of childhood canceron families and the community. They share personal stories of loss, thechallenges of treatment, and the importance of advocacy for better funding andresearch. The discussion highlights the emotional toll on parents and th...

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In this episode of Childhood Cancer Perspective, CurtisVallier speaks with Tracy Ryan, co-founder of Nkore Biotherapeutics, about herpersonal journey with her daughter Sophie, who has been battling a low-gradeoptic pathway glioma. Tracy shares her experiences with traditional cancertreatments, the introduction of medical cannabis, and the development ofnatural killer cell therapy. The con...

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In this episode of Childhood Cancer Perspective, CurtisVallier speaks with Tracy Ryan, co-founder of Nkore Biotherapeutics, about herpersonal journey with her daughter Sophie, who has been battling a low-gradeoptic pathway glioma. Tracy shares her experiences with traditional cancertreatments, the introduction of medical cannabis, and the development ofnatural killer cell therapy. The con...

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