A Doctor, Her Best Friend & Stage 4 Cancer Life Interrupted–Early Onset Colon Cancer, Julie’s Story

In this two-part series Dr. Eve Glazier is joined by Julie Saliba Clauer. A devoted mom and an accomplished marketing executive, Julie has been living with Stage 4 colon cancer for seven years. She also just happens to be Dr. Glazier’s best friend from childhood. In Episode 1, Julie graciously shares her story leading up to and after her diagnosis. Starting with the symptoms that first prompted her to text Dr. Glazier for advice to the moment she received her cancer diagnosis at 43 years old–just seven months after giving birth to her first child– Julie discloses candid details. We follow along with her as she conducts a methodical search for the right care team and the various treatments that have kept her alive. Julie also offers practical advice on what symptoms to look out for, what to consider when choosing a care team, and how to advocate for the best care for yourself and your loved ones. Even while she opens up about the physical pain, the shock, and the uncertainty she has endured, she also explains how she has managed to stay sane and find joy while living with a terminal diagnosis. Her underlying message is inspiring and clear. “You have cancer, but it does not have you.” Throughout this series, the audience has the unique opportunity to bear witness to an intimate conversation between two friends sharing one extraordinarily personal story. Please keep an eye out for Episode 2: Moving Beyond Survival: Living with Metastatic Cancer. For more resources: www.colontown.org 🎧 Tune in to Part 1 here. Podcast Credits UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier Host Dr. Eve Glazier Executive Producers Annie Krasnow Michael Burke Suzanne Koudsi Walker Producers Niki Miller Jessica Alabastro Creative Producer Kanza Shaheen Associate Producer Jennifer Feld Technical Directors Adrian Cardoso Andrew Stocks Editor Tony Sweet Recorded at Canella Media Special Thanks To our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day. Produced by: UCLA Health Communications & Marketing For More Information Visit: ⁠https://www.uclahealth.org/podcasts⁠ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.