https://simplecast.com Carry The Fire is a podcast about radical innovation and hope. Hosted by legendary Canadian broadcaster Lisa LaFlamme, each episode features inspiring personal stories that explore what can happen when world-leading doctors, researchers, nurses and their patients come together to ignite breakthroughs in cancer treatment. 2025 en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:13 +0000 https://carry-the-fire.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/49ac79bd-7d6d-4209-88cc-d7bc0f698bbf/3cd28566-1173-4637-83ad-fd336acb1db4/3000x3000/ctf_podcastsubscription_art.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://carry-the-fire.simplecast.com episodic Carry The Fire is a podcast about radical innovation and hope. Hosted by legendary Canadian broadcaster Lisa LaFlamme, each episode features inspiring personal stories that explore what can happen when world-leading doctors, researchers, nurses and their patients come together to ignite breakthroughs in cancer treatment. The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation false https://feeds.simplecast.com/_0L845qf The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation cde850e0-54f5-462d-8ca0-3d559f82b6c0 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Lisa LaFlamme, Rensford De Haan, Dr. Neil Fleshner https://carry-the-fire.simplecast.com/episodes/rensford-health-equity-q1VetvX5 Reducing the Stigma of Prostate Cancer: Rensford De Haan Lisa LaFlamme, Rensford De Haan, Dr. Neil Fleshner 00:26:00 After attending a free screening event, Rensford De Haan began treatment at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for a cancer he didn’t even know he had. The mobile event was led by Dr. Neil Fleshner, Love Chair in Prostate Cancer Prevention at The Princess Margaret. This unique initiative was part of a concentrated effort to bring screening directly to more Black men, a community that faces a higher risk of prostate cancer due to both systemic barriers and genetic factors. After attending a free screening event, Rensford De Haan began treatment at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for a cancer he didn’t even know he had. The mobile event was led by Dr. Neil Fleshner, Love Chair in Prostate Cancer Prevention at The Princess Margaret. This unique initiative was part of a concentrated effort to bring screening directly to more Black men, a community that faces a higher risk of prostate cancer due to both systemic barriers and genetic factors. health equity, research, health care, prostate cancer, mobile clinic, cancer treatment, psa level, toronto, princess margaret, canada, the princess margaret, urinary tract, cancer, cancer screening, princess margaret cancer centre, black men, tumor, walnut foundation, pmcf, dre, guyana, early detection false full 3 2 aa769130-ca1e-4ac7-a9d5-90f2b22892e7 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Claire Cameron, Lisa LaFlamme https://carry-the-fire.simplecast.com/episodes/reimagining-life-after-cancer-author-claire-cameron-HPZGN7pH Reimagining Life after Cancer: Author Claire Cameron Claire Cameron, Lisa LaFlamme 00:31:26 Claire Cameron is a best-selling Canadian author and winner of the 2025 Governor General’s Literary Award in Non-Fiction. A lifelong outdoors lover, her identity was upended when she was diagnosed with a hereditary skin cancer and told to avoid sunlight. After receiving treatment at The Princess Margaret, she found new ways to connect with nature and used writing – especially her book, How to Survive a Bear Attack – to process her grief, accept her new limits, and reimagine her love for the outdoors. Claire Cameron is a best-selling Canadian author and winner of the 2025 Governor General’s Literary Award in Non-Fiction. A lifelong outdoors lover, her identity was upended when she was diagnosed with a hereditary skin cancer and told to avoid sunlight. After receiving treatment at The Princess Margaret, she found new ways to connect with nature and used writing – especially her book, How to Survive a Bear Attack – to process her grief, accept her new limits, and reimagine her love for the outdoors. research, cancer treatment, toronto, princess margaret, prevention, genetic cancer, melanoma, medical research, bear attack, cancer, grief, genetic disease, pmcf, hereditary skin cancer, skin cancer false full 2 2 be5151fd-118d-4280-924f-0bd2d0cf092c Tue, 7 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Lisa LaFlamme, Ryan Gullen https://carry-the-fire.simplecast.com/episodes/ryan-gullen-Ur4AESpd Managing Grief and Loss: Ryan Gullen from The Sheepdogs Lisa LaFlamme, Ryan Gullen 00:36:10 When Ryan Gullen, bassist for the popular Canadian rock band The Sheepdogs, lost his father to esophageal cancer, grief showed up in unexpected and complicated ways. In this deeply personal episode, Ryan reflects on navigating hope, guilt, and the quiet aftermath of loss, all while balancing his music and life on the road. Plus, Dr. Madeline Li, a world-leading psychiatrist from The Princess Margaret, unpacks what grief really looks like, why it rarely follows a tidy path, and how we learn to live with it. When Ryan Gullen, bassist for the popular Canadian rock band The Sheepdogs, lost his father to esophageal cancer, grief showed up in unexpected and complicated ways. In this deeply personal episode, Ryan reflects on navigating hope, guilt, and the quiet aftermath of loss, all while balancing his music and life on the road. Plus, Dr. Madeline Li, a world-leading psychiatrist from The Princess Margaret, unpacks what grief really looks like, why it rarely follows a tidy path, and how we learn to live with it. cancer research, toronto, princess margaret, stages of grief, doctor, carry the fire, cancer, grief, diagnosis, pmcf, sheepdogs, lisa laflamme, gullen false full 1 2 df4e350e-b252-422c-8ee1-4ec453a8309d Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Lisa LaFlamme, PMH, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation https://carry-the-fire.simplecast.com/episodes/coming-soon-season-two-tNzPwwjZ Coming Soon: Season Two Lisa LaFlamme, PMH, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation 00:02:07 Welcome to Season Two of Carry The Fire, hosted by Lisa LaFlamme. We have ten new and inspiring personal stories about what happens when world-leading doctors, researchers and their patients come together to ignite breakthroughs in cancer research, treatment, and care. Special guests this season include Olympic bronze medalist ice dancer, Piper Gilles, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua, musician Ryan Gullen of The Sheepdogs, and award-winning author Claire Cameron, as well as everyday Canadians who are helping to create a world free from the fear of cancer. Carry The Fire is a podcast from The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, Canada’s largest cancer charity, dedicated to raising funds for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, Ontario. This season launches Tuesday, April 7. Subscribe to hear a new episode every week. Welcome to Season Two of Carry The Fire, hosted by Lisa LaFlamme. We have ten new and inspiring personal stories about what happens when world-leading doctors, researchers and their patients come together to ignite breakthroughs in cancer research, treatment, and care. Special guests this season include Olympic bronze medalist ice dancer, Piper Gilles, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua, musician Ryan Gullen of The Sheepdogs, and award-winning author Claire Cameron, as well as everyday Canadians who are helping to create a world free from the fear of cancer. Carry The Fire is a podcast from The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, Canada’s largest cancer charity, dedicated to raising funds for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, Ontario. This season launches Tuesday, April 7. Subscribe to hear a new episode every week. research, cancer treatment, doctor, clinical trials, cancer, hope, diagnosis, patient false trailer 2 3d3c2cd6-333d-44fa-8326-40bfd27e414a Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000 The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation https://carry-the-fire.simplecast.com/episodes/health-interrupted-sangita-patel-a-rare-diagnosis-the-only-surgeon-in-canada-who-could-help-her-_qsDTBrc Health, Interrupted: Sangita Patel, a rare diagnosis & the only surgeon in Canada who could help her The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation 00:27:29 Meet Sangita Patel: entertainment journalist, wellness influencer and TV host who promotes health and wellness. At the peak of her professional life she was diagnosed with a rare thyroid cancer that threatened her future. Fortunately, The Princess Margaret’s own Dr. Pasternak is the only surgeon in Canada with the specialized expertise to perform a groundbreaking procedure that would leave virtually no trace—allowing Sangita to continue her work and find her voice again. Meet Sangita Patel: entertainment journalist, wellness influencer and TV host who promotes health and wellness. At the peak of her professional life she was diagnosed with a rare thyroid cancer that threatened her future. Fortunately, The Princess Margaret’s own Dr. Pasternak is the only surgeon in Canada with the specialized expertise to perform a groundbreaking procedure that would leave virtually no trace—allowing Sangita to continue her work and find her voice again. false full 8 1 09058721-1394-47d7-ad84-fb19d7d86684 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000 The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation https://carry-the-fire.simplecast.com/episodes/cancer-in-remission-paul-carleton-an-impossible-diagnosis-the-clinical-trial-that-saved-his-life-k3Qvu2YX Cancer in Remission: Paul Carleton, an impossible diagnosis & the clinical trial that saved his life The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation 00:25:05 Meet Paul Carleton: Faced with a terminal diagnosis and some hard decisions, Paul was motivated to keep going by the love of his family and a deep desire to see his daughter graduate and walk her down the aisle. Led by world-class Dr. Keith Stewart, Vice President, Cancer, UHN and Director of the Princess Margaret Cancer Program, Paul and his team at The Princess Margaret embarked on a journey to do the impossible. Meet Paul Carleton: Faced with a terminal diagnosis and some hard decisions, Paul was motivated to keep going by the love of his family and a deep desire to see his daughter graduate and walk her down the aisle. Led by world-class Dr. Keith Stewart, Vice President, Cancer, UHN and Director of the Princess Margaret Cancer Program, Paul and his team at The Princess Margaret embarked on a journey to do the impossible. false full 7 1 90101d90-b229-4c11-a577-fa791e27948f Tue, 4 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation https://carry-the-fire.simplecast.com/episodes/cancer-six-times-luana-locke-the-advancements-in-treatment-at-the-princess-margaret-that-saved-her-life-_T_gehZa Cancer Six Times: Luana Locke & the advancements in treatment at The Princess Margaret that saved her life The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation 00:26:25 Meet Luana Locke: a loving mother, daughter and sister who has had cancer six times. A genetic condition comes with a near 100% chance that she and others in her family will face cancer at some point in their lives, and yet Luana isn’t worried. Innovations in screening and genetic testing at The Princess Margaret are keeping her and her loved ones safe, highlighting the importance of early detection. Meet Luana Locke: a loving mother, daughter and sister who has had cancer six times. A genetic condition comes with a near 100% chance that she and others in her family will face cancer at some point in their lives, and yet Luana isn’t worried. Innovations in screening and genetic testing at The Princess Margaret are keeping her and her loved ones safe, highlighting the importance of early detection. false full 6 1 15f0730a-5255-4447-be3e-ab3c4d22efa4 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation https://carry-the-fire.simplecast.com/episodes/challenging-the-fear-of-cancer-jeanne-beker-breast-cancer-the-innovative-treatment-that-saved-her-life-3DkU9Ej1 Challenging the Fear of Cancer: Jeanne Beker, breast cancer & the innovative treatment that saved her life The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation 00:29:32 Meet Jeanne Beker: fashion icon, TV personality, and now the voice of a new understanding of breast cancer. Thanks to groundbreaking advancements at The Princess Margaret, Jeanne discovered that cancer doesn’t have to be an insurmountable illness. With innovative treatments and world-class care, managing cancer has become more achievable, offering hope and better outcomes for patients like her. Meet Jeanne Beker: fashion icon, TV personality, and now the voice of a new understanding of breast cancer. Thanks to groundbreaking advancements at The Princess Margaret, Jeanne discovered that cancer doesn’t have to be an insurmountable illness. With innovative treatments and world-class care, managing cancer has become more achievable, offering hope and better outcomes for patients like her. false full 5 1 075a1104-bfce-45da-9953-ffc4a9a0a67c Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation https://carry-the-fire.simplecast.com/episodes/stopping-cancer-treatment-alicia-mathlin-palliative-care-the-decision-that-was-right-for-her-E64_Zg3z Stopping Cancer Treatment: Alicia Mathlin, palliative care & the decision that was right for her The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation 00:30:48 Meet Alicia Mathlin: a vibrant woman who had always been the picture of health until tragic news brought her face-to-face with her own mortality. Confronted with an impossible choice, Alicia’s story powerfully highlights how cancer treatment can go beyond the physical and challenge us to think differently about palliative care. Meet Alicia Mathlin: a vibrant woman who had always been the picture of health until tragic news brought her face-to-face with her own mortality. Confronted with an impossible choice, Alicia’s story powerfully highlights how cancer treatment can go beyond the physical and challenge us to think differently about palliative care. false full 4 1 f62cd058-8c70-46a4-affb-1a4fff1a0769 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation https://carry-the-fire.simplecast.com/episodes/cancer-in-your-prime-atoosa-rashid-colon-cancer-at-26-how-it-helped-her-find-herself-7nOc0CfQ Cancer in Your Prime: Atoosa Rashid, colon cancer at 26 & how it helped her find herself The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation 00:25:53 Cancer diagnoses in adults under 40 are rising sharply and they need a different kind of support than those who are diagnosed later in life. Meet Atoosa Rashid, a 26-year-old woman who was making plans for her future when she received unwelcome news that forever altered the trajectory of her life. Thanks to the Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology Program at The Princess Margaret, Atoosa was able to receive the support she needed and is now a passionate advocate for other young adults facing cancer. Cancer diagnoses in adults under 40 are rising sharply and they need a different kind of support than those who are diagnosed later in life. Meet Atoosa Rashid, a 26-year-old woman who was making plans for her future when she received unwelcome news that forever altered the trajectory of her life. Thanks to the Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology Program at The Princess Margaret, Atoosa was able to receive the support she needed and is now a passionate advocate for other young adults facing cancer. false full 3 1 ebe971fe-7142-46d2-83ef-30800e8ea5c5 Tue, 4 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Rachel McAdams, Lisa LaFlamme, Tenille https://carry-the-fire.simplecast.com/episodes/your-best-friends-cancer-rachel-mcadams-her-best-friend-tennille-the-crucial-role-of-caregivers-Q_QuYW_A Your Best Friend’s Cancer: Rachel McAdams, her best friend Tennille & the crucial role of caregivers Rachel McAdams, Lisa LaFlamme, Tenille 00:28:10 Tennille and Rachel are childhood friends who were unexpectedly separated and then reunited by chance after years apart. They have remained close ever since, until a cancer diagnosis changed their lives forever. Rachel stepped in to provide support, quickly realizing that when someone you love goes through cancer, you go through it too. Tennille is passionate about helping other cancer patients during their journey. She is working towards fundraising to bring art materials to patients in order to help ease their emotional stress. We will be sure to update you when that information becomes available. Please check back in soon. Tennille and Rachel are childhood friends who were unexpectedly separated and then reunited by chance after years apart. They have remained close ever since, until a cancer diagnosis changed their lives forever. Rachel stepped in to provide support, quickly realizing that when someone you love goes through cancer, you go through it too. Tennille is passionate about helping other cancer patients during their journey. She is working towards fundraising to bring art materials to patients in order to help ease their emotional stress. We will be sure to update you when that information becomes available. Please check back in soon. rachel mcadams, cancer false full 2 1 f9b5a2df-d3e7-4d2e-bc6d-4b7026e5b34d Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation https://carry-the-fire.simplecast.com/episodes/surviving-terminal-cancer-david-lahey-the-immunotherapy-that-saved-his-life-On90ryAW Surviving Terminal Cancer: David Lahey & the immunotherapy that saved his life The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation 00:23:45 Meet David Lahey, an entrepreneur who was in the prime of his life when he was given a 3% chance of surviving an aggressive cancer. Despite his diagnosis, David is beating the odds with the help of Dr. Lillian Siu and a world-class medical team who are using groundbreaking immunotherapy treatments to train his own cells to fight back. Meet David Lahey, an entrepreneur who was in the prime of his life when he was given a 3% chance of surviving an aggressive cancer. Despite his diagnosis, David is beating the odds with the help of Dr. Lillian Siu and a world-class medical team who are using groundbreaking immunotherapy treatments to train his own cells to fight back. false full 1 1 edd1e01f-35ba-4c2f-a389-a7e0f15c5c50 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:53:49 +0000 The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation https://carry-the-fire.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-carry-the-fire-XakHMVPJ Introducing Carry the Fire The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation 00:01:30 Carry The Fire is a podcast about radical innovation and hope. Hosted by legendary Canadian broadcaster Lisa LaFlamme, each episode features inspiring personal stories that explore what can happen when world-leading doctors, researchers, nurses and their patients come together to ignite breakthroughs in cancer treatment. Carry The Fire is a podcast about radical innovation and hope. Hosted by legendary Canadian broadcaster Lisa LaFlamme, each episode features inspiring personal stories that explore what can happen when world-leading doctors, researchers, nurses and their patients come together to ignite breakthroughs in cancer treatment. false trailer 1