Don’t Call Me Ma’am – Defying the Odds – Episode 9
In this episode of Don’t Call Me Ma’am, Jodi Miller sits down with Aaron Dombrower, a pediatric cancer survivor who was diagnosed with stage 4 Ependymoma in his brain at just eight years old. Aaron shares his powerful story of resilience, from enduring treatment to overcoming the lasting side effects of childhood cancer. He opens up about the emotional and physical challenges he faced, as well as the coping mechanisms that helped him push through some of his darkest moments.
Jodi and Aaron also discuss the long-term impact of his diagnosis, including the mental hurdles of reintegrating into “normal life” and navigating school with learning disadvantages caused by treatment. Aaron’s story is one of strength, adaptation, and hope, offering insight into what it truly means to survive and thrive after childhood cancer.