Hope Forward Tue, 26 May 2026 07:05:13 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2604949 en-us © 2026 Hope Forward yes be473bac-0043-5956-b196-eb631d5cfb69 Rexanna's Foundation episodic false Hope Forward, a podcast by Rexanna’s Foundation, features real patient stories, expert medical conversations, educational insights, and research updates — bringing together patients, physicians, and advocates united in the fight against lung cancer. Each episode explores real experiences, emerging research, and the work happening every day to shape the future of care.


Join us as we learn, connect, and take action to move Hope Forward.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Rexanna's Foundation https://storage.buzzsprout.com/79fp3yaacdgk1gdmajbwd61dfkpy?.jpg Hope Forward You Have Cancer—Now What? Finding Your Voice After Diagnosis You Have Cancer—Now What? Finding Your Voice After Diagnosis #004 A cancer diagnosis can leave patients and caregivers feeling overwhelmed, unheard, and unsure of what comes next. In this episode of Hope Forward, Lisa Spain shares practical ways to advocate for yourself, ask better questions, stay organized, and build a care team that truly supports you. From navigating second opinions to protecting your mental health and inner circle, this conversation is about helping you find your voice and move forward with clarity, confidence, and hope.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

✅ Contact Rexanna's Foundation
https://rexannasfoundation.org/contact/

✅ Follow Rexanna's Foundation
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]]> #004 A cancer diagnosis can leave patients and caregivers feeling overwhelmed, unheard, and unsure of what comes next. In this episode of Hope Forward, Lisa Spain shares practical ways to advocate for yourself, ask better questions, stay organized, and build a care team that truly supports you. From navigating second opinions to protecting your mental health and inner circle, this conversation is about helping you find your voice and move forward with clarity, confidence, and hope.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

✅ Contact Rexanna's Foundation
https://rexannasfoundation.org/contact/

✅ Follow Rexanna's Foundation
https://instagram.com/rexannasfoundation/
https://facebook.com/rexannasfoundation/

]]> Rexanna's Foundation Buzzsprout-19237257 Tue, 26 May 2026 06:00:00 -0500 1426 full false More Than a Golf Tournament: How We Raised $83,000 for Lung Cancer Research More Than a Golf Tournament: How We Raised $83,000 for Lung Cancer Research #003 In this episode, Lisa Spain and Lindsey Vaughn recap the first ever Carr & Jacobi Classic golf tournament—sharing key moments, the impact behind the event, and how it raised over $83,000 for lung cancer research. A powerful look at community, purpose, and making a difference.

📒 Show Notes & Resources 📒

⛳️ Want information about next year’s golf tournament?
Use the contact link below and add the word “Golf” in the comments section.

Contact Rexanna’s Foundation
https://rexannasfoundation.org/contact/

Follow Rexanna’s Foundation
https://instagram.com/rexannasfoundation/
https://facebook.com/rexannasfoundation/

]]> #003 In this episode, Lisa Spain and Lindsey Vaughn recap the first ever Carr & Jacobi Classic golf tournament—sharing key moments, the impact behind the event, and how it raised over $83,000 for lung cancer research. A powerful look at community, purpose, and making a difference.

📒 Show Notes & Resources 📒

⛳️ Want information about next year’s golf tournament?
Use the contact link below and add the word “Golf” in the comments section.

Contact Rexanna’s Foundation
https://rexannasfoundation.org/contact/

Follow Rexanna’s Foundation
https://instagram.com/rexannasfoundation/
https://facebook.com/rexannasfoundation/

]]> Rexanna's Foundation Buzzsprout-19056265 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500 1926 full false The Truth About Cancer Survival Rates (It’s Not What You Think) The Truth About Cancer Survival Rates (It’s Not What You Think) #002 Cancer death rates are declining—and that’s not by accident.

In this episode of Hope Forward, Lisa Spain, Executive Director of Rexanna’s Foundation, breaks down the truth about cancer survival rates—and why the data is more hopeful than most people realize.

Over the past three decades, cancer death rates have dropped significantly. You’ll learn how research, early detection, precision medicine, and clinical trials are driving real progress, leading to longer survival and better quality of life.

This episode isn’t just about data—it’s about hope, action, and the role we all play in advancing cancer research.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

📈 Cancer Research Resource
https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/caac.70043

Hope in Action
➡️ Stay up to date on cancer screening
➡️ Learn your family health history
➡️ Support cancer research and advocacy
➡️ Share this episode to spread hope

✅ Contact Rexanna's Foundation
https://rexannasfoundation.org/contact/

✅ Follow Rexanna's Foundation
https://instagram.com/rexannasfoundation/
https://facebook.com/rexannasfoundation/

]]> #002 Cancer death rates are declining—and that’s not by accident.

In this episode of Hope Forward, Lisa Spain, Executive Director of Rexanna’s Foundation, breaks down the truth about cancer survival rates—and why the data is more hopeful than most people realize.

Over the past three decades, cancer death rates have dropped significantly. You’ll learn how research, early detection, precision medicine, and clinical trials are driving real progress, leading to longer survival and better quality of life.

This episode isn’t just about data—it’s about hope, action, and the role we all play in advancing cancer research.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

📈 Cancer Research Resource
https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/caac.70043

Hope in Action
➡️ Stay up to date on cancer screening
➡️ Learn your family health history
➡️ Support cancer research and advocacy
➡️ Share this episode to spread hope

✅ Contact Rexanna's Foundation
https://rexannasfoundation.org/contact/

✅ Follow Rexanna's Foundation
https://instagram.com/rexannasfoundation/
https://facebook.com/rexannasfoundation/

]]> Rexanna's Foundation Buzzsprout-18923687 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 1473 full false This Is Why We Had to Create This This Is Why We Had to Create This #001 A cancer diagnosis can leave you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and searching for answers. This episode introduces Hope Forward, a podcast from Rexanna's Foundation created to provide clear information, real conversations, and meaningful support for patients, caregivers, and families.

Learn why this podcast exists and how it's designed to help you move forward with confidence, connection, and hope.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

✅ Contact Rexanna's Foundation
https://rexannasfoundation.org/contact/

✅ Follow Rexanna's Foundation
https://instagram.com/rexannasfoundation/
https://facebook.com/rexannasfoundation/

]]> #001 A cancer diagnosis can leave you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and searching for answers. This episode introduces Hope Forward, a podcast from Rexanna's Foundation created to provide clear information, real conversations, and meaningful support for patients, caregivers, and families.

Learn why this podcast exists and how it's designed to help you move forward with confidence, connection, and hope.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

✅ Contact Rexanna's Foundation
https://rexannasfoundation.org/contact/

✅ Follow Rexanna's Foundation
https://instagram.com/rexannasfoundation/
https://facebook.com/rexannasfoundation/

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