Recording: I'm OK, I've Got This

Recorded November 18, 2025 It’s a story we’ve all heard: someone gets cancer and turns it into something remarkable, often for the benefit of others. But behind words like “I’m OK, I’ve got this,” may lie a struggle unseen by clinicians or even patients themselves. What if those words aren’t a sign of strength, but a shield? Marc spoke to the urgency of making psychosocial care the default for all patients. He also reflected on how alcohol use can quietly take hold, and why routine screening should be part of comprehensive oncological support. In this webinar, Marc shared how his cancer diagnosis led to a successful community fundraiser — a story that, from the outside, looked like a hopeful ending. But when the cancer returned, it brought a reckoning that set him on a true path to healing. Featuring: Marc Gibbons is a software engineer and two-time cancer survivor. After completing treatment, he founded Port Perry Pedals, a cycling fundraiser that has raised over $120,000 for healthcare in Durham Region. In this webinar, Marc advocated for greater awareness of the link between alcohol use and cancer risk, and for integrating mental health into the standard of care. He has shared his journey as a speaker at tech conferences, exploring the idea that — like code — our lives sometimes require major breaking changes. Marc is Vice-Chair of the Port Perry Hospital Foundation and serves on the Patient-Family Advisory Council at the Durham Regional Cancer Centre. He received the Community Champion Award from the Lakeridge Health Foundation in 2024. He lives in Port Perry, ON.