Renal Medullary Carcinoma (RMC); Jame's Fight, Heather's Voice

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Heather Noel to talk about her husband James — their story, his fight, and the legacy he left behind. Heather and James's love story started young — high school sweethearts who built a life together. That life was upended when James was diagnosed with Renal Medullary Carcinoma (RMC), a rare and aggressive kidney cancer tied to the sickle cell trait, disproportionately affecting people of African descent. Heather opens up about the fight that followed: doctors who dismissed his symptoms, medical care that fell short, and family dynamics that made an already devastating diagnosis even harder to navigate. Given just three months to live, James defied the odds — surviving for years thanks to specialized treatment at MD Anderson in Texas and a resilience that inspired everyone around him. This episode is both a tribute to a man who left a lasting mark on his community and a call to action: raising awareness for a disease too few people know about. At its heart, this is a story about advocating fiercely for yourself and the people you love — and about a love that didn't end when the fighting got hardest. A conversation about grief, strength, and what it means to truly show up for someone. RMC awareness/research: RMC Alliance – https://rmcalliance.org/ The RMC Research Foundation – https://www.thermcresearchfoundation.org/ MD Anderson RMC treatment page: https://www.mdanderson.org/cancer-types/kidney-cancer/renal-medullary-carcinoma.html Don't forget to share this podcast with a friend!  Episodes are released every two weeks on Wednesdays. You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes.  Join the conversation on our ⁠Website⁠ or  @RedLipsRealTalk and TikTok @RedLipsRealTalk #redlipsrealtalkpodcast #womenempowerment