On World Cancer Day, Dr. Darien highlights the voices of cancer survivors who share their experiences and advice for thriving after their diagnosis. Each survivor offers a personal prescription for wellness, emphasizing positivity, purpose, and advocacy. Tammy, who has lived with metastatic breast cancer for 10 years, finds meaning in living with purpose. Tom, in remission from mantle cell lymphoma, values surrounding himself with positive people and appreciating small victories. Roxanne, a colorectal cancer survivor, turns her experience into advocacy for colon screenings. Aisha, who overcame stage four cervical cancer, believes in self-advocacy and focusing on the good. Dr. Darien expresses that hearing from survivors gives hope and inspiration to others facing similar challenges. The discussion emphasizes that thriving is possible after cancer, offering encouragement and support to patients and survivors.
Vocabulary:
• Survivor (noun): A person who has overcome a serious illness or difficult situation.
• Diagnosis (noun): The identification of a disease by a doctor.
• Remission (noun): A period when a disease, especially cancer, is not active or growing.
• Metastatic (adj.): Describing cancer that has spread to different parts of the body.
• Lymphoma (noun): A type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system.
• Colorectal (adj.): Related to the colon and rectum.
• Advocacy (noun): Public support or promotion of a cause.
• Screening (noun): A medical test to check for diseases before symptoms appear.
• Thrive (verb): To grow, succeed, or live well despite difficulties.
• Prescription (noun): A doctor’s advice or recommendation for treatment or wellness.
• Cervical (adj.): Related to the cervix, the lower part of the uterus.
• Treatment (noun): Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.
• Purpose (noun): A reason for doing something; meaning in life.
• Journey (noun): A long and difficult process of change or development.
• Awareness (noun): Knowledge or understanding of a particular issue.
• Positivity (noun): A hopeful or optimistic attitude.
• Advocate (noun/verb): A person who publicly supports a cause / To publicly support a cause.
• Resilience (noun): The ability to recover from difficulties.
• Healing (noun): The process of getting better physically or emotionally.
• Encouragement (noun): Words or actions that give someone confidence or motivation.
• Surround (verb): To be close to or near someone or something.
• Overcome (verb): To successfully deal with a challenge or difficulty.
Source: Good Morning America