Episode 38- Show Notes:

In this episode of Combating Cancer, host Gwen Kelly interviews Joey Hamann, who shares his journey with Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone cancer diagnosed during his junior year of high school. His experience included chemotherapy, radiation, and a bone marrow transplant from his brother Johnny. Joey discusses the challenges of facing cancer at a young age, the emotional strain on his family, and the importance of faith and community support. The episode highlights Hamann's Helping Hands, a foundation Joey and his family established to support pediatric cancer patients. His story reflects resilience, hope, and the power of family and community.

Discussed in this episode:

• Welcome to Combating Cancer
• Being diagnosed with cancer as a high school athlete
• Ewing sarcoma and the reality of rare cancer diagnoses
• Chemotherapy, radiation, and bone marrow transplant experiences
• Losing hair and confronting the emotional side of treatment
• The impact of family, faith, and community support
• Life after cancer and making it to graduation
• Giving back through Hamann's Helping Hands
• Advice for patients and caregivers navigating cancer

More from Joey:

Website: https://hamannshelpinghands.org

Donate: https://hamannshelpinghands.org/donate-now/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088357356185

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamannshelpinghands/

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