How Elissa Built a Movement While Fighting Stage 4 Cancer | EP 76

About this episode

Elissa shares her journey of building a nonprofit while navigating stage 4 breast cancer, emphasizing community support and quality of life.

How do you turn a life-altering diagnosis into a life-affirming mission? In this deeply inspiring episode, Kenny Perkins speaks with Elissa, the powerhouse behind WeGotThis.org, who’s redefining what it means to live and thrive with stage 4 breast cancer. Diagnosed just after her daughter’s first birthday, Elissa shares how she found meaning in the chaos, leaned into community, and built a nonprofit to help others ask for and receive the help they need during cancer.Whether you’re a caregiver, patient, or someone navigating your own hard season, this is a must-listen. Key topics discussed: Navigating diagnosis during early motherhood and the pandemic Creating WeGotThis.org: A registry for cancer patients to ask for real help Redefining creativity, career, and identity in the face of cancer Mental health, chemo fatigue, and choosing treatment that prioritizes quality of life Supporting young children through a parent’s diagnosis Marriage, caregiving, and keeping connection alive in hard times Date nights, Air Force 1s, and Lego bouquets—her feel-good rituals Why prioritizing living is just as important as surviving Immortalize your voice by being an ALL TALK ONCOLOGY GUEST! Just…

People in this episode

Host: Kenny Perkins

Guest: Elissa

Topics covered

• stage 4 cancer
• nonprofit organization
• mental health
• community support
• motherhood
• cancer treatment
• quality of life

Keywords

• stage 4 breast cancer
• WeGotThis.org
• cancer support
• mental health
• motherhood
• nonprofit
• community
• treatment options
• quality of life

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WeGotThis.org

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