Epsiode 4: Stephen A. Smith

Stephen A. Smith, a well-known sports commentator, analyst, and executive producer, visits with Pat Croce for this episode of “Mind. Body. Spirit. Cancer.” Smith talks about his career and the role his mom played in inspiring and motivating him to be a better person. Smith then discusses his mom’s cancer journey from her original colon cancer diagnosis in 2009 through her death in 2017. During that time, Smith relates how the entire family came together to serve as caregivers, and how he was proud to be able to support her – the woman who had always supported him with unconditional love – in her time of need, noting, “As devastating as it is, you have to remember, it’s not about you until they’re gone. As long as they’re there; it’s about them.” 

 

Relevant Links: 

 - cancer.org/caregiverguide 

 - cancer.org/acscares 

 - cancer.org/survivors 

 - cancer.org/getscreened 

 - cancer.org/fightcoloncancer