Books and Blogs
Don’t Call it a Journey Podcast
If cancer has touched your life in some way, whether it be your own personal battle, or that of a loved one, you know that the road of cancer is a long one. If you are in this club that none of us asked to join, you probably know that people love to call fighting cancer a ‘journey’…but as a member of this club, you also know the real truth…that this so-called ‘journey’ of cancer really doesn’t end. Our lives are forever changed in many ways…some negative, but dare I say it, some positive, too. Join me as we talk about REAL topics around living with a cancer diagnosis as a young adult.
Read More...Our Cancer Journey Podcast
The Our Cancer Journey Podcast was launched by Bruce Watkins, a writer, multi-media creator, humanitarian, minimalist evangelist, and curious soul who became an unapologetic advocate of Life-Optimization for all. After surviving Stage-3 cancer and other life-changing experiences, Bruce walked away from his conventional life, gave away most of his possessions, left his home behind, and began traveling the world, exploring cultures, writing, volunteering, and giving-back. After years on the road speaking to countless forward-thinking people in the Cancer community, Bruce created the improbably positive, upbeat, engaging, and occasionally irreverent Our Cancer Journey Podcast. The program dives deeper into important topics with accomplished medical experts, inspirational cancer survivors, innovative leaders, and holistic / alternative health practitioners, all with the purpose of finding key takeaways that can help the show’s wildly diverse audience which includes many engaged young adults. With thousands of listeners in over 70 countries throughout the world, this fun and skillfully-produced program is more than a podcast about cancer, it’s about LIFE, and how we can make our lives BETTER. Hear all the episodes at www.ourcancerjourney.com or on all major podcast apps and platforms.
Read More...Life on Pause
Life On Pause is a podcast for and by young adults living with cancer. Each month, young adult cancer patients from Penn State Health share honestly about their cancer diagnosis, treatment and life afterwards. As cancer causes the group to reflect on issues both large and small, surprisingly relatable stories and themes emerge. From relationships to body functions, nothing is off the table. Contact lifeonpause@pennstatehealth.psu.edu with questions or feedback.
Read More...Wife, Widow, Now What?
Wife, Widow, Now What?: How I Navigated the Cancer World and How You Can, Too. This is the first of its kind to be written in this hybrid style of a memoir and self-help by a cancer spouse/significant other for other spouses/significant others or those navigating the cancer process. In addition Rachel includes all the music she listened to during her journey, if you’d like to make a playlist for your reading pleasure.
Read More...Cancer Actually F***ing Sucks Podcast
Get ready to laugh, cry, and find comfort in knowing you’re not alone in your cancer journey through Madison and Paige’s interviews with young fighters and survivors. As 26 and 24 year old cancer survivors, they will take a personal deep dive into their guests’ experiences with their diagnoses and how they cope with the trauma that comes with hearing the C word, while also finding laughter through this crazy experience. Madison is an integrative nutrition health coach guiding young survivors to take control of their health again, while Paige is also studying to be a holistic nutrition coach!
Read More...negative space
Inspired by the art concept of negative space, defined as the space around and between a subject, Allison Breininger’s site is dedicated to shining light on caregivers who are often unseen and underappreciated, but are essential components of the patients’ well-being. At thenegativespace.life she writes honestly and openly about the realities of caregiving and by doing so creates a safe community for caregivers to feel seen, heard, and appreciated.
Read More...J.L. Barker
JoAnna Barker is a 20- something who defeated cancer and wrote a book about it. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and then you’ll find multiple references to books and movies that she some how related to cancer. Don’t be fooled, if you don’t have cancer you’ll still love this book. It’s a great read for people with cancer, people who love people with cancer, and people who just want to know how to relate. We hope you enjoy this reading journey. Trust us, it’s not what you’ll expect!
Read More...Mette de Fine Licht
Teenage cancer survivor, author, blogger and speaker Mette de Fine Licht has written 10 books, including the memoir, Willpower Girl — A Teenager’s Trek Through Cancer. The book is a rare insight into a teenage cancer patient’s mind with all the fear, doubt and longing for a normal teenage life.
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