The Jen Gottlieb Show Cancer Survival Story: Marissa Peters on the Importance of Early Detection
Is your body screaming for help? Would you know if you’re ignoring life-threatening symptoms? Well, my guest today, Marisa Peters, is a passionate advocate for cancer awareness. She shares how the hustle and bustle of life can mask serious health signs, and why it’s critical to listen to our bodies.
Marisa moved from a high-powered career as a Chief People Officer in the tech and entertainment industries to a late-stage rectal cancer diagnosis at 39. Marisa is now on a mission to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and empower others to take their health seriously. She’s using her experience to educate and inspire, starting conversations that have been long overdue.
If you’re brushing off symptoms, thinking they’re just part of life, this episode will inspire you to advocate for yourself and take action. You’ll learn how to recognize the symptoms of colorectal cancer, why early screening is vital, and how one simple conversation can save lives.
"Be seen, get screened, use your voice, and be your biggest advocate 'cause you know your body best.. " ~ Marisa Peters
In This Episode:
- Meet Marisa Peters
- Marisa’s journey from a corporate career to cancer survivor
- The diagnosis and how it changed everything
- Her shift in perspective after receiving the cancer diagnosis
- Fighting for normalcy while battling cancer
- Marisa’s lessons on time, family, and self-care
- The importance of being seen and speaking up about health
- When should healthy people get colorectal cancer screening?
- How to get involved and help spread the word
About Marisa Peters:
Marisa Peters is a producer, speaker, and author -- living today as a young-onset rectal cancer survivor. As a former Broadway vocalist and national anthem singer for major league sports, Marisa pivoted to the corporate stage, serving as a Chief People Officer inside entertainment and tech companies.
Host of the podcast, From Carpools To Chemo, Marisa is using her voice in a new way by advocating for people to “Be Seen.” Her family launched the BE SEEN Foundation, which is on a mission to eradicate death by young-onset colorectal cancer after her successful treatment at UCLA Health.
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Podcast: www.beseen.care/podcast
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