“I Lost My Life, but I Didn’t Die”: The Journey from Cancer to Long-Term Survival to Advocacy, and More. Interview with Matthew Zachary

In this revealing interview, Matthew Zachary shares his inspirational life story, from cancer diagnosis to long-term survival, advocate, acclaimed podcast host, and more. 

 

Matthew is a 28-year brain cancer survivor, and it was remarkable hearing his about journey. 

 

Prior to his diagnosis, he was a concert pianist, but those plans changed upon learning he had brain cancer. 

Matthew is a trailblazer who used his own experiences to ensure others had a better experience than his. He works endlessly as an advocate, and has reached millions as the founder of Stupid Cancer,  through his successful Out of Patients podcast and his documentary Cancer Mavericks. 

 

Check out the interview to hear more! 

 

Connect with Matthew Zachary:

 

http://www.matthewzachary.com

 

Topical time codes: 

00:51 - Diagnosis: “I lost my life, but I didn’t  die.”

2:48 - Plan B: new career

5:06 - Working with Livestrong organization

7:22 - Mentors along the advocacy journey

10:04 - Achieving changes through advocacy 

12:38 - Hard to see progress in the moment

16:51 - Getting things passed in congress

19:21 - Cancer Mavericks documentary

26:56 - Social media

29:58 - Healthcare on LinkedIn