The Patient and Caregiver Experience | The Eye Believe Podcast

2026-06-22

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In this episode of Living in the Long-Middle, we are joined by Phil and Caitlyn Stewart, a husband-and-wife team sharing their experiences from both sides of the cancer journey—the patient perspective and the caregiver perspective. When cancer enters a relationship, it impacts more than just one person. Phil and Caitlyn offer an honest look at how they have navigated the challenges, uncertainties, and realities of ocular melanoma together. Through their conversation, they explore the unique roles of patient and caregiver, t...

In this episode of Living in the Long-Middle, we are joined by Phil and Caitlyn Stewart, a husband-and-wife team sharing their experiences from both sides of the cancer journey—the patient perspective and the caregiver perspective.

When cancer enters a relationship, it impacts more than just one person. Phil and Caitlyn offer an honest look at how they have navigated the challenges, uncertainties, and realities of ocular melanoma together. Through their conversation, they explore the unique roles of patient and caregiver, the importance of communication, and how partnership can provide strength during difficult times.

Their story highlights the resilience that comes from facing adversity as a team and the lessons they have learned while living in the long-middle of cancer survivorship.

Whether you are a patient, caregiver, family member, or friend, this episode offers meaningful insights into the power of support, understanding, and shared hope.

📱 Connect with Phil on the A Cure In Sight App!
Username: philestewart_fMuFlrJ

Download the ACIS App:
https://acureinsight.org/a-cure-in-sight-acis-app/

Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.createcommunity.acureinsight&pli=1

Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/au/app/a-cure-in-sight/id6748178227

Connect with Caitlyn:
https://www.facebook.com/caitlyn.moran23

Learn more about the inspiration behind "Living in the Long-Middle":
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/22/i-have-stage-four-cancer-there-will-be-no-cure-but-death-isnt-necessarily-imminent-this-is-how-it-feels-to-live-in-the-long-middle

Thank you to our sponsors for making this possible!
-Ideaya Biosciences
-Delcath Systems
-Aura Biosciences
-Castle Biosciences

-Immunocore

-Natera

Learn more about A Cure In Sight:
https://acureinsight.org

Rare Cancer. Resilient Hope. Revolutionary Research.

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