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Just DiagnosedEpisode 9: Love, Trials & SignsSend us a textPre-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—espe...2025-05-1358 min
Just DiagnosedEpisode 8: From Gate A to Plan BSend us a textThis 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 mor...2025-04-2558 min
Just DiagnosedEpisode 7: Dream Jobs, Second Opinions & the Real MVP: MomSend us a text🎙️ 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 o...2025-04-111h 02
Just DiagnosedEpisode 6: Friendship, Pizza & RejectionSend us a textIn 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 episod...2025-04-0441 min
Just DiagnosedEpisode 5: Steve's Cancer UpdateSend us a textThis 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...2025-03-2456 min
Just DiagnosedEpisode 4: Unexpected EventsSend us a textJoin us for Episode 4, packed with updates, honest conversations, and even some behind-the-scenes fun!We start off with Steve’s unexpected visit to the ER! Then we have our always favorite segment, "Steve's Side Effect of the Week," exploring the surprising twists and turns he's experiencing on his journey. Steve shares candid insights from his latest appointment at Moffitt, where doctors validated his persistent cough and ordered a set of important tests. We talk through what this means, and Steve shares his thoughts on missing out on a new cli...2025-03-1443 min
Just DiagnosedEpisode 3: Small Wins, Big IdeasSend us a textWe're back with Episode 3 of Just Diagnosed! This week, Steve shares some positive health updates, the unexpected side effects he's dealing with, and an inspiring visit from a friend with an incredible survival story. We also talk about our exciting new website—where you can now submit questions completely anonymously!Tune in as we discuss treatment progress, staying positive through uncertainty, and a brand-new idea to bring comfort to those battling stage 4 cancer. Plus, we wrap up with some fun facts about Steve, a little nostalgia, and a heartfelt reflection on fa...2025-03-0742 min
Just DiagnosedEpisode 2: Death, Taxes & Everything ElseSend us a textAfter a powerful first episode, Just Diagnosed is back with another raw, unfiltered look at life after a life-changing diagnosis. This week, Steve and Kati dive into the realities of navigating treatment, including unexpected side effects, balancing work and fatigue, and making big financial and medical decisions.Steve opens up about some brutal side effects he faced this week—including fevers, fatigue, and unexpected changes to his body—while reflecting on how he's adjusting to a new reality. He and Kati also discuss the impo...2025-02-2844 min
Just DiagnosedDeath & Taxes & Everything ElseSend us a textAfter a powerful first episode, Just Diagnosed is back with another raw, unfiltered look at life after a life-changing diagnosis. This week, Steve and Kati dive into the realities of navigating treatment, including unexpected side effects, balancing work and fatigue, and making big financial and medical decisions.Steve opens up about some brutal side effects he faced this week—including fevers, fatigue, and unexpected changes to his body—while reflecting on how he's adjusting to a new reality. He and Kati also discuss the impo...2025-02-2847 min
Just DiagnosedEpisode 1: Stage 4... Now What?Send us a textLife can change in an instant. In this premiere episode of Just Diagnosed, host Steve McCabe opens up about the day he received his stage 4 liver cancer diagnosis and the whirlwind of emotions that followed. Joined by his daughter and Producer/Co-Host, Kati McCabe, Steve shares his raw, unfiltered thoughts on facing unexpected news, navigating treatment, and redefining what truly matters.From shock to acceptance, laughter to reflection, this episode lays the foundation for an honest and uplifting journey through illness, resilience, and everything in between. Plus, Steve and Kati lighten...2025-02-2147 min