Episode

Blood Cancer Survivor Shagah Zakerion On Overcoming Obstacles and a Free Iran

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In Depth With Deon
Published
Apr 11, 2026
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2530
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Summary

She's had three transplants and three relapses since being diagnosed with blood cancer as a child. That hasn't stopped Shagah Zakerion from inspiring hope and building a movement. As a patient herself, she organizes blood drive donations to support survivors. As an Iranian American, she longs for a day when her people can live in and visit a Free Iran. We broke it down. Subscribe to support independent media: https://indepthwithdeon.substack.com/