
← All Things Cancer | National Foundation for Cancer Research12 dec 2025 · 31 min
One Diagnosis. Seven Years. A Lifetime of Impact.
<p>In this heartfelt episode of <em>All Things Cancer</em>, NFCR CEO Dr. <strong>Sujuan Ba</strong> sits down with <strong>Shereen Pavlides </strong>and her daughter, <strong>Isabella Pavlides</strong>, to explore how personal loss can spark powerful action.</p><p>From Isabella’s leadership through <strong>Play4TheCure</strong> and her growing<strong> Dine & Donate</strong> initiative to the lasting influence of her grandmother Esther’s seven-year journey with pancreatic cancer, this conversation highlights caregiving, resilience, and the next generation of advocates stepping up for cancer research. </p><p>It’s a moving reminder of how community, compassion, and initiative help make cures possible. </p>