Coping With A Cancer Diagnosis. Episode 12

Today's episode features JJ Singleton, a resilient cancer survivor and member of the Cracking Cancer team, sharing his emotional journey from diagnosis to treatment and beyond. JJ discusses the mental and physical struggles he faced, the significance of milestones, the impact of community and mental health support, and his dedication to advocacy. Learn about the complexities of coping with a cancer diagnosis, the evolution of JJ's mindset, and the importance of finding purpose in the fight against cancer. Perhaps the most important lesson JJ has learned: needing support and community doesn't equal weakness.

 

 

Chapters:

 

(00:00) Introduction to Cracking Cancer

(01:10) The Initial Diagnosis: A Life-Changing Moment

(05:57) Surgery and Recovery: A Turning Point

(16:18) Chemotherapy: The Mental and Physical Struggle

(21:22) The Cancer Returns: A Darker Chapter

(30:30) Hitting Rock Bottom

(37:03) The Role of Family and Support

(47:04) The Power of Advocacy and Community

(50:00) Balancing Positivity and Negativity

(57:56) Spirituality and Personal Growth

(01:02:23) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

The Cracking Cancer Podcast's main focus is to further education about cancer and its effects on people and communities through continued discussion and to raise funds for the continued research of cancer treatments and positive outcomes. All raised proceeds go directly to the continued upkeep of this podcast and cancer research. To find out more about supporting the show and research endeavors, please go to the following website: www.crackingcancer.org

 

Attributions

The music track - Progression Pulse - is provided by Denys Brodovskyi through the Attribution 4.0 International License

 

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