This is Cancer

Author: Siteman Cancer Center

Honest, compelling, and inspiring stories from cancer patients and the physicians who put forth bold and brilliant efforts to treat them. From the National Leaders in Cancer, Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, this award-winning podcast becomes an empathetic window into cancer - not only for people whove been touched by it, but for those of us who simply love the human experience.
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Finding Purpose and “Presents”: Travis on Living His Best Life with Metastatic Cancer
Episode 35
Wednesday, 26 November, 2025

Travis, a patient with metastatic bladder cancer, has discovered new meaning in life since learning his cancer was incurable. The 50-year-old shares a perspective that left hosts Laura and Patrick speechless — and nearly everyone in tears. Travis credits his WashU Medicine oncologist, Melissa Reimers, MD, for focusing on his treatment so he can focus on “living his best life” — including by dressing up as Santa to bring joy to kids diagnosed with cancer. Travis and Dr. Reimers’ uplifting relationship and Travis’s unique approach to the season remind us of the unexpected gifts found even during life’s most challenging times. “This is Cancer” is brought to you by Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Wash U Medicine, and produced at Spot Content Studio in St. Louis, MO. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, go to: www.UncleTravisSantaClaus.com