SWN Spotlight Show

Ep. 19 Renae Linden Cancer Matters

On this episode of The SWN Spotlight Show, host Mark Jeffrey sits down with Renae Linden, Chief Radiation Therapist, cancer advocate, and founder of Cancer Matters, for a powerful conversation that blends clinical expertise with lived experience. Shaped by the moment both of her parents were diagnosed with cancer within weeks of each other, Renae shares how more than 20 years in radiation therapy—and 15 years focused on prostate cancer—led her beyond the clinic and into communities where fear, confusion, and silence still surround cancer. From barbershops and farms to the launch of the Cancer Matters podcast, Renae explains her mission to simplify medical language, promote early detection and prevention, and empower people to advocate for themselves and their loved ones. This episode offers clarity, compassion, and connection for anyone touched by cancer—or hoping to understand it better.