What happens when you’re forced to stop doing what you love—and rebuild your life from the inside out?

In this deeply moving episode of All Talk Oncology, host Kenny Perkins sits down with Leah Adams, a melanoma survivor, passionate runner, and daughter of a stage four cancer fighter. Diagnosed at just 26 years old with Stage 1A melanoma, Leah shares how cancer interrupted her daily running routine—and how she eventually turned pain into power.

From being unable to run post-surgery, to completing multiple marathons, Leah’s story is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of reframing your mindset. Whether it’s her honesty about guilt, body image, or mental recovery—this conversation is full of hard truths, healing lessons, and undeniable hope.

Key points discussed:

• Leah’s diagnosis at age 26 and her emotional reaction to stopping running
• The surgeries she underwent and how melanoma impacted her body and mindset
• Why she believed she gave herself cancer—and how she forgave herself
• How running became both her therapy and her triumph
• The shift in self-talk and mindset that changed her emotional healing
• Her public vulnerability through social media and how it helped others
• Her journey through frequent skin checks, biopsies, and long-term follow-ups
• Crossing the five-year cancer-free mark and what that milestone meant
• Why she now advocates for skin checks and sun protection
• Her mission to use her story to spread awareness and hope

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What happens when you’re given just months to live—and decide not just to survive, but thrive?

In this inspiring episode of All Talk Oncology, Kenny Perkins speaks with Jana Short, a woman who transformed a terminal diagnosis into a global mission of hope and holistic healing. After losing her stomach, surviving sepsis, and being fed intravenously for months, Jana made a choice to rewrite her story—starting with her mindset.

From launching a magazine with over 1.8 million subscribers to becoming a coach and podcast host, Jana shares the journey that taught her how powerful the words we tell ourselves truly are.

Key points discussed:

• Jana’s diagnosis and near-death experience with gastroparesis and sepsis
• How essential oils and holistic research sparked her healing path
• The mental shift that made survival possible—and sustainable
• Why she refuses to speak negatively about her body, even at her weakest
• The Yet Factor and how changing your language can unlock resilience
• Her raw and real story of unlearning self-judgment and embracing self-love
• Building Best Holistic Life Magazine from a Canva experiment to a global platform
• Lessons on aging joyfully and creating meaningful connections
• The power of receiving love—and believing you deserve it

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What if cancer treatment could be made more effective by going straight to the source? In this episode of All Talk Oncology, Kenny Perkins sits down with Dr. Jason Williams, a pioneering interventional radiologist who is reshaping the future of cancer care through tumor-directed immunotherapy.

Dr. Williams shares how his childhood experience with his grandmother's breast cancer shaped his path toward developing innovative treatments. Instead of administering immunotherapy through traditional systemic methods, he and his team inject directly into tumors, enhancing immune response and potentially reducing side effects.

Key points discussed:

• The origin and evolution of immunotherapy: from 2011 to now
• Why Dr. Williams transitioned from oncology to interventional radiology
• Direct tumor injection vs. systemic immunotherapy—why it matters
• Risks and overlooked dangers of traditional biopsy procedures
• How immune-stimulating drugs like Tocilizumab reduce side effects
• Addressing insurance limitations and off-label treatments
• The surprising link between Tylenol and immunotherapy effectiveness
• Clinical trials, success rates, and future directions in cancer treatment
• Why patients must take charge of their own care

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