"I didn't want to survive. I wanted to live. I knew that I wanted to live."
In this episode of Dying to Tell You, Cody sits down with Lonnie, who is living with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. Lonnie shares his story from the onset of symptoms to his diagnosis and how he has become an advocate for those living with cancer via social media. He speaks candidly about the emotional rollercoaster, the importance of mental health support, and choosing quality of life over quantity. Lonnie emphasizes the value of support systems and the power of sharing one's story.
Join us to hear Lonnie's heartfelt journey and his inspiring approach to life, even in the face of a terminal diagnosis.
Some of the incredibly important aspects Lonnie touches on include:
- Finding Support After a Cancer Diagnosis
- Navigating the Diagnosis Rollercoaster
- Choosing Quality Over Quantity: Treatment Decisions
- The Importance of Mental Health in Cancer Treatment
- Finding Purpose Through Advocacy
- Taking a Treatment Vacations!
- Reflecting on Quality of Life vs. Quantity of Life
- Daily Struggles and Mental Resets
- Coping with Fear
- And so much more
You can find Lonnie on social media @lonnievh
For more information on the sponsor of this episode, please visit the Iliff Death Care Collective (https://www.iliffdeathcare.com/).
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