 She has an older sister, Dr. Laurie Smaldone Alsup who is a non-practicing oncologist, former cancer researcher and CFO of an international company.Smaldone was diagnosed with early-stage ovarian cancer on April 30, 2001, and after her recovery became a patient advocate and speaker.Smaldone has received a wide array of accolades for her work in radio, hosting, charity causes, and cancer awareness.