Send us a message! In this heartfelt conversation, Matthew shares his journey as a brain tumour survivor and the profound ways in which it challenged his identify, routines, and mental health as a young adult. He talks about paving a way forward, sharing the question that helped anchor him through his most difficult moments: “What can I do today, right now, in this moment?” While adversity might look different for everyone, the path through it is built one step at a time, through resili...
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Send us a message! In this heartfelt conversation, Matthew shares his journey as a brain tumour survivor and the profound ways in which it challenged his identify, routines, and mental health as a young adult. He talks about paving a way forward, sharing the question that helped anchor him through his most difficult moments: “What can I do today, right now, in this moment?” While adversity might look different for everyone, the path through it is built one step at a time, through resili...
Family, friends and honest conversations: How to build your cancer squad
Beyond Brain Tumours
39 minutes
1 year ago
Family, friends and honest conversations: How to build your cancer squad
In this episode, we speak with Sarah, a registered nurse at The Hospital for Sick Children and a brain tumour survivor who was diagnosed 13 years ago. Having faced four reoccurrences, Sarah reflects on the vital role her “cancer squad” of family and friends played in her life. We explore therapy, honest communication, and navigating difficult emotions and conversations. Listen in as Sarah shares her beautiful poem, What it’s Like, offering a glimpse into her experience as a young adult living...
Beyond Brain Tumours
Send us a message! In this heartfelt conversation, Matthew shares his journey as a brain tumour survivor and the profound ways in which it challenged his identify, routines, and mental health as a young adult. He talks about paving a way forward, sharing the question that helped anchor him through his most difficult moments: “What can I do today, right now, in this moment?” While adversity might look different for everyone, the path through it is built one step at a time, through resili...
