Surgery Time at Cleveland Clinic

Brad makes the decision to move forward with surgery at Cleveland Clinic. Him and Dana are joined in Ohio by Brad's mom, Marsie & stepdad, Bradley, as well as Dana's sister Margo, her husband Thomas, and their baby, Miles.

Corresponding podcast episodes:
Episode 11: Mom Part 1
Summary: Brad’s Mom, Marsie Frost Parker (and Brad’s Stepdad Bradley Parker) joins them in Cleveland the night before pre-ops. Together, they share about Dana and Mom’s roles and the experience over the last few weeks.
Location: Intercontinental Hotel - Cleveland Clinic

Episode 12: Mom Part 2: Parenting & Protection
Summary: Marsie opens up more about her life & role as a mom with Brad and Dana the night before surgery.
Location: Intercontinental Hotel - Cleveland Clinic

Episode 13: Mom Part 3: High/Low
Summary: The night before Brad’s surgery, Brad, Dana and Marsie discuss their high and low moments since learning of Brad’s cancer diagnosis. 

Location: Intercontinental Hotel - Cleveland Clinic

Episode 14: Room M21-15
Summary: Brad and Dana - joined by Dana’s sister, Margo and her husband, Thomas - make jokes in the pre-op room before Brad goes in for surgery.
Location: Cleveland Clinic, Pre-op Room M21-15

Episode 15: Waiting Room Game
Summary: Late night after Brad’s surgery, Dana and Margo do a short recap of the day, including the waiting period and the results of the surgery. 

Location: In the Car Between Cleveland Clinic and the Hotel

Episode 16: Best Friend
Summary: Jeremy contemplates if there’s a right way to be a best friend.
Location: Detroit

Episode 17: Brad's Post Surgery Solo
Summary: Exhausted, Brad opens up about his fears post surgery
Location: Cleveland Clinic

Episode 18: Room G90-18: Day 1 After Surgery
Summary: From Brad’s hospital room the day after surgery, Dana, Margo, Thomas, along with Marsie and Bradley, recap the events of the previous day as well as the results and side effects of the surgery.
Location: Cleveland Clinic

Episode 19: B & D With Margo
Summary: Brad and Dana go deeper with Margo, including how we cope with this diagnosis.
Location: Cleveland Clinic

Episode 20: The Religious Question
Summary: Marsie and Bradley talk with Brad and Dana about their thoughts - and the role of - religion in their lives and in the face of a cancer diagnosis.
Location: Cleveland Clinic