Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Jackie Antos, Phil Valentine)
Cancer Warriors: Finding Strength in Community & Self-Care
Cancer Warriors: Finding Strength in Community & Self-Care
Cancer Warriors: Finding Strength in Community & Self-Care
Tuesday 16th April 2024
Phil and Jackie share their journeys with cancer, emphasising resilience, community support, and self-care in this touching episode.
43 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
Honest
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Episode Overview
- Facing cancer with resilience and a positive outlook.
- The role of community support in recovery.
- Making treatment decisions that feel right for you.
- Balancing physical, emotional, and spiritual self-care.
- Reflecting on life and its significance during tough times.
I had no doubt I was going to recover. None. Like I knew it was going to be rough and brutal, but I had no doubt that I would live.
In this heartfelt episode of the Recovery Matters! Podcast, Phil Valentine and Jackie Antos share their deeply personal journeys with cancer. Phil recounts his battle with diffuse aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, reflecting on the challenges of facing cancer for a second time and the profound thoughts that arise when contemplating life and its possible end.
Meanwhile, Jackie opens up about her diagnosis with leukemia at just 17, the arduous bone marrow transplant she underwent, and the long-term side effects and subsequent cancer diagnoses she has faced. Their stories are not just about survival but also about the strength found in community and the importance of self-care. The conversation touches on their different attitudes towards treatment decisions, highlighting the importance of making choices that feel right for oneself.
They also discuss the invaluable support they've received from their communities and how this has bolstered their resilience. Both Phil and Jackie exhibit an inspiring sense of determination, focusing on living fully despite their health battles. Phil's reflections on putting his affairs in order and pondering the afterlife add a layer of depth to the discussion, while Jackie's story of navigating multiple cancer diagnoses with a positive outlook provides hope and encouragement.
Their candid discussion about self-care practices, from physical health to emotional and spiritual well-being, offers practical advice for anyone facing similar struggles. If you're looking for a podcast episode that combines raw honesty with a touch of humour, this episode is a must-listen. It's a powerful reminder of the human spirit's capacity to endure and thrive even in the face of life's toughest challenges.