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Pre-warning: This episode was recorded before my dad entered the Hospital. We appreciate all your thoughts and prayers.

This week, we dive into the idea of the “emotional bank account” and how relationships thrive—or fail—based on the deposits we make. Steve shares updates from his new doctor visit, insight into the clinical trial he’s enrolled in, and the ripple effects of his brother’s upcoming heart surgery. We also explore spiritual signs, our new green wristbands, and the sweatshirt gift. It’s a conversation about love, loss, and showing up—especially when life gets heavy.

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This week, we're back — and wow, do we have a story to tell. From Steve’s first flight since his diagnosis (spoiler: it involved a reclined seat and some serious emotional growth) to the highly anticipated visit to MD Anderson, this episode dives into what we hoped would happen… and what actually did.

We talk about the treatment option that wasn’t a fit, how a Facebook post sparked a last-minute change of plans, and the unexpected trial that Steve started back home in Florida. We cried a lot. We laughed even more. And we answered a whole bunch of listener questions — from food cravings to hospital advice and everything in between.

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🎙️ Episode 7: Dream Jobs, Second Opinions & the Real MVP: Mom
In this week’s episode of Just Diagnosed, we lighten the load a bit — and laugh a lot.

Steve gives us an update on his cancer journey, including the upcoming visit to MD Anderson, and shares his debut stand-up comedy set (yes, we added a laugh track — you're welcome).

We’re also joined by Cristina McCabe (Steve's wife, and Kati's mom) — the quiet hero of this story. She opens up about the moment she first heard the words “masses on the liver,” what it’s really like being a caregiver, and how she's finding her voice as a patient advocate.

Whether you're navigating your own diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or just need a dose of honesty and heart — this episode reminds us that even in the hardest seasons, there's room for laughter, love, and showing up for each other.

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