# Ep. 271: Surviving Cancer Sucks — But So Does Pretending You're Back to Normal | Edward Miskie

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Podcast: [Everything & Anything...and a bit gay Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/everything-anything-and-a-bit-gay-podcast-6752108)
Published: 2026-07-23T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.everythingandanythingpodcast.com/
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## Resource

Actor, filmmaker, and lymphoma survivor Edward Miskie joins Zach for an unfiltered conversation about the part of cancer survival no one talks about — the devastating realization that there's no going back to who you were before. Edward shares his diagnosis story, the making of his award-winning documentary short Back to Normal, his book Cancer, Musical Theater, and Other Chronic Illnesses, and the Remission Film Festival he founded in New York City for creators impacted by cancer. Honest, funny, and genuinely moving — this one will stay with you. Learn more about Edward https://www.edwardmiskie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/edwardmiskie

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