This is Important Podcast Ep 36: Adam Devine's Dad's Cancer Battle & More
This Is ImportantAugust 15, 20221h 9min40,839 views
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- 🎗️ Adam Devine shares that his father has been diagnosed with lung cancer, which was discovered when it affected his voice.
- 🏥 The family was able to convince his parents to seek treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, a top-ranked facility.
- 💨 A surprising detail from the doctor was that Adam's dad would be allowed to smoke weed during treatment, which he was very happy about as he had been unable to smoke for most of his adult life due to railroad work.
- 🔬 Doctors are conducting experimental treatments by injecting tumor cells into rats to test various therapies.
Health, Mortality, and Lifestyle Choices
- 📊 The statistic that one out of three people get cancer is discussed, prompting reflection on personal mortality and lifestyle choices.
- 💪 Adam and Blake discuss adopting a healthier lifestyle, with Adam aiming to tone down his lifestyle by 20%.
- 🚬 The long-term impact of smoking is highlighted, with Adam's dad having smoked for decades despite quitting years ago.
- ⚠️ The hosts acknowledge the difficulty in living a completely healthy life due to environmental factors and the prevalence of carcinogens.
Humorous Anecdotes and Past Antics
- 🎤 The podcast revisits past segments, including being mean to Kyle and discussing old Workaholics antics.
- 🍻 A story about flashing their genitals during a beer pong game at Comic Con with Comedy Central president Kent Alterman is recounted.
- 🚗 Discussions touch on U-Haul truck murals and their optical illusions, and the concept of
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Cancer DiagnosisLung CancerMD Anderson Cancer CenterMedical TreatmentMarijuana UseHealth StatisticsMortalityLifestyle ChoicesSmoking CessationWorkaholicsComedy PodcastsAdam DevineCancer ResearchE-bikesVaccination
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