About Us
The Cancer Connects Us podcast is for cancer patients, survivors, previvors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals who need both emotional connection and scientific understanding.
We seek to create an inclusive community where personal stories and scientific insights combine to transform isolation into understanding and fear into empowerment.
Co-Hosts
Dr. Brad McNaughton
As co-host of “Cancer Connects Us,” Dr. Brad McNaughton combines clinical expertise with a heart for healing and helping. For Brad, every story matters. He is known for meeting each person with genuine curiosity and a patient ear. With a background in hands-on care and a deep respect for every journey, Brad’s presence offers clarity in complex moments. Listeners feel his presence in every episode: calm, honest, and warm, he turns hard-to-follow science into clear guidance, helping transform moments of confusion into hope, connection, and real understanding for everyone. Brad and his wife, Sara, live in Canada.
Bill Schwarz
Bill Schwarz understands struggle and strength in equal measure. His experience as a three-time cancer survivor gives him a rare perspective on resilience and recovery. His earlier work as an associate professor teaching and researching self-care and wellness continues to inform his approach. Separate from this, Bill’s former role as a crisis care hospital chaplain placed him alongside families seeking comfort and support. On Cancer Connects Us, Bill brings empathy and clarity, helping listeners find courage and confidence when the path ahead feels unclear. Bill and his wife, Catharine, live in Canada.
Our Purpose
To foster meaningful connections within the cancer community by sharing stories, knowledge, and support that help individuals navigate their journey with greater confidence and understanding.