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WHO WE ARE

PODCAST HOSTS:

Kyle Concannon, MD

Kyle is a board certified medical oncologist and physician-scientist who trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Having grown up in a rural low income home that encountered many health crises, he is dedicated to advancing cancer medicine together with those affected by it. He enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his cats Pippin and Minket, his dog Alice, and his beautiful and intelligent wife Abbie, who helps him with website design.

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Samantha Murrell

Samantha is was diagnosed in early 2024 with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer driven by a mutation in the HER2. She is now a dedicated advocate when she is not spending her time hiking or with her husband and German Shepherd Opie. 

Rob Swanda, PhD

Rob is a biomedical science communicator and former R&D communications leader who specializes in translating complex cancer research into clear, empowering education. Growing up in a community where scientific information often felt inaccessible, he is dedicated to helping patients, families, and clinicians feel confident navigating the rapidly evolving world of cancer therapeutics. He enjoys creating digital content on YouTube, running, and eating copious amounts of M&Ms. 

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PATIENT COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Ashley Holt
Max Doppelt
Heidi Nafman-Onda
JJ Singleton
Yvonne Diaz
Dr. Mark Lewis
Dr. Ross Camidge
Bill Thach
Zack Schroeder
Jeanne Zurek
Commander Bill Phillips
Frank Blandon 
Sara Sandoval 
Matt Baker
Lauren Case
Jon Fox
Lindsay Campbell
Harvey Singer
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