National Cancer Survivor Month: What's at the Heart of Survivorship?

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

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Host: Talaya Dendy

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