In this special episode of Navigating Cancer TOGETHER, host Talaya Dendy honors National Cancer Survivor Month by sharing deeply personal stories from eight incredible cancer survivors, including herself. The guests (Grisel Scarantino, Russ Hedge, Mary Wells, Tom Reaoch, Annamaria Scaccia, Terry Tucker, and Zoraida Morales) share deeply personal stories about their unique cancer journeys, revealing how their experiences transformed their perspectives on life, purpose, and personal growth. Each survivor discusses the challenges they faced after treatment, including physical side effects, emotional struggles, and the process of redefining their identity beyond their cancer diagnosis.
Dive deeper into the themes of this episode in our companion blog post: https://www.ontheotherside.life/national-cancer-survivor-month-unpacking-the-dynamic-discoveries-of-life-after-cancer
Learn more about National Cancer Survivor Month. https://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/ocs/about/survivorship-month
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✨Highlights from the show:
00:35 Significance of National Cancer Survivor Month
00:56 Exploring the Meaning of Survivorship
03:33 Personal Journey: Talaya Dendy
11:02 Grisel Scarantino's Story
17:17 Russ Hedge's Experience
19:12 Mary Wells on Overcoming Chemo Brain
22:00 Tom Reaoch's Journey with Male Breast Cancer
27:57 Annamaria's Double Cancer Journey
41:58 Terry's Story: From Death Sentence to Life Sentence
47:02 Zoraida's Transformation: From Finance to Cancer Coach
51:24 Conclusion: The Heart of Survivorship
Transcript & Bios: https://bit.ly/podscriptandbios166
📣Call to Action 2: Join the waitlist for our "Navigating Cancer TOGETHER" forum here: https://www.ontheotherside.life/forum-waitlist
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Host: Talaya Dendy
Producer: Talaya Dendy
Executive Producer: Talaya Dendy
Writer: Talaya Dendy
Editor: Talaya Dendy
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