At 14, Brandon Phillips was a healthy kid with a passion for sports. Then one day he noticed his leg was swollen. Within 24 hours, he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and the outlook wasn't positive. In this episode, Brandon shares what it was like to face a life-threatening diagnosis, fight through months of brutal chemotherapy, and go on to become a professional polo player, as well as a devoted advocate for families battling childhood cancer.

Hear Brandon talk about:

• The moment he realized something was wrong with his leg
• His swift cancer diagnosis and grueling treatment
• How mental strength and his athlete’s mindset helped him beat the odds
• Why he didn’t want to talk about cancer for years
• Founding Polo for Life to support families with a child fighting cancer

Mentioned in this episode:

• Polo for Life – Brandon’s nonprofit supporting families affected by childhood cancer
• Kids Cancer Foundation – Florida-based nonprofit supporting children and families fighting cancer, and one of Polo for Life’s beneficiary organizations
• Pediatric Oncology Support Team (POST) – Services and counseling for families of children with cancer in South Florida, and one of Polo for Life’s beneficiary organizations
• Miami Cancer Institute – One of Polo for Life’s partner hospitals and beneficiary organizations

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