Just Diagnosed

Episode 9: Love, Trials & Signs

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2438569/fan_mail/new] Pre-warning: This episode was recorded before my dad entered the Hospital. We appreciate all your thoughts and prayers.  This week, we dive into the idea of the “emotional bank account” and how relationships thrive—or fail—based on the deposits we make. Steve shares updates from his new doctor visit, insight into the clinical trial he’s enrolled in, and the ripple effects of his brother’s upcoming heart surgery. We also explore spiritual signs, our new green wristbands, and the sweatshirt gift. It’s a conversation about love, loss, and showing up—especially when life gets heavy.

Episode 8: From Gate A to Plan B

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2438569/fan_mail/new] This week, we're back — and wow, do we have a story to tell. From Steve’s first flight since his diagnosis (spoiler: it involved a reclined seat and some serious emotional growth) to the highly anticipated visit to MD Anderson, this episode dives into what we hoped would happen… and what actually did. We talk about the treatment option that wasn’t a fit, how a Facebook post sparked a last-minute change of plans, and the unexpected trial that Steve started back home in Florida. We cried a lot. We laughed even more. And we answered a whole bunch of listener questions — from food cravings to hospital advice and everything in between. 🎙 Submit your own questions for a future episode at www.justdiagnosedpod.com [http://www.justdiagnosedpod.com] 🌐 Catch up on all episodes and more: Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2uLghqebrGXAXp8VlzQiWL] | Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-diagnosed/id1712345678] or wherever you get your podcasts!

Episode 7: Dream Jobs, Second Opinions & the Real MVP: Mom

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2438569/fan_mail/new] 🎙️ Episode 7: Dream Jobs, Second Opinions & the Real MVP: Mom In this week’s episode of Just Diagnosed, we lighten the load a bit — and laugh a lot. Steve gives us an update on his cancer journey, including the upcoming visit to MD Anderson, and shares his debut stand-up comedy set (yes, we added a laugh track — you're welcome). We’re also joined by Cristina McCabe (Steve's wife, and Kati's mom) — the quiet hero of this story. She opens up about the moment she first heard the words “masses on the liver,” what it’s really like being a caregiver, and how she's finding her voice as a patient advocate. Whether you're navigating your own diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or just need a dose of honesty and heart — this episode reminds us that even in the hardest seasons, there's room for laughter, love, and showing up for each other. 🔗 Follow us @JustDiagnosedPod on Instagram & @Justdiagnosed on TikTok 📩 Submit your listener questions at JustDiagnosedPodcast.com

Episode 6: Friendship, Pizza & Rejection

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2438569/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we return after taking a much-needed pause to soak in a weekend of family, sunshine, and grandkid chaos during a staycation in Clearwater. From there, we dive into a powerful week of emotional highs and lows — starting with a heartwarming lunch with lifelong friends, a major medical consult at Memorial Sloan Kettering, and the emotional decision from a clinical trial at Moffitt. You’ll also hear about an unexpected visit that stopped Steve in his tracks — and brought a lifetime of memories rushing back. Through it all, this episode is about showing up: for each other, for yourself, and for the moments that matter most.

Episode 5: Steve's Cancer Update

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2438569/fan_mail/new] This is one of the hardest episodes we've recorded so far. In Episode 5 of Just Diagnosed, Steve and Kati sit down after receiving a devastating update. What was supposed to be a hopeful second opinion turned into the kind of appointment that leaves you breathless—not just physically, but emotionally. Steve opens up about the crushing weight of going from some hope to no hope, what it’s like to grieve the life you're still living, and the raw reality of chasing clinical trials in a desperate attempt to stay in the fight. You’ll also hear: *  What it feels like to imagine the things he might miss *  Honest reflections on what Steve wants people to know before he goes *  What he hopes to be remembered for *  And the real truth about second opinions, treatment options, and what comes next This episode is full of heartbreak, hope, and humanity. It’s real, it’s unfiltered, and it’s a conversation we’ll never forget. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and don’t forget to follow @JustDiagnosedPod on Instagram for more updates and behind-the-scenes moments. Send us your comments & questions! www.justdiagnosedpodcast.com/ #JustDiagnosedPodcast #LiverCancerJourney #LifeAfterDiagnosis