Russ Hedge is Dr. Brad Miller’s guest on this episode of “Cancer and Comedy.”

Russ is an inspirational speaker, author of Befuddled: Live the Life You Choose, and the host of “Marketing with Russ.” He’s also a cancer survivor whose journey through stage 4 melanoma reshaped his faith, perspective, and mission in life.

In this episode, Russ shares how a small wart on his foot turned into a life-altering diagnosis that spread to his lungs and brain. He opens up about the physical toll of surgeries, failed treatments, and the unexpected side effects that left him with type 1 diabetes and other lifelong challenges. Yet, Russ proclaims, “I will not die, but live and proclaim what the Lord has done,” choosing every day to live with hope, joy, and purpose.

Russ talks with Dr. Brad about:

• Losing both parents within a short time, while also receiving his cancer diagnosis.
• How faith, community, and perspective helped him navigate grief, illness, and setbacks.
• The role of laughter, joy, and even funny car-alarm mishaps in his healing journey.
• Why connection and service to others are at the core of his mission.
• His upcoming book Life Happens, Then You Choose, which builds on his belief that while we can’t choose what happens to us, we can always choose our response.

Episode ___ of Cancer and Comedy is a must-listen for anyone seeking encouragement, practical wisdom, and a reminder that laughter and faith can carry us through life’s darkest valleys.

Connect with Russ Hedge:

🌐 RussHedge.com

📘 Book: Befuddled: Live the Life You Choose

🎥 YouTube: @RussHedge

“The Cancer and Comedy Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller” is published weekly to help people cope with hope as they navigate adversity with humor, perspective, and faith.