157 Conquering Cancer, Navigating Through the Unknown & Creating Joy with Charissa Bates

Charissa Bates shares her story of triple negative breast cancer, from the diagnoses, chemo and what her experience has taught her. Her hope is that in sharing her story she can help others who have been where she has, educate others on cancer and how it impact it makes on the lives of those diagnosed.  Discussed on todays episode: -Cancer -Fears of diagnosis -The feeling of the unknown -Chemo therapy -Creating Joy -Cherishing the moments -Mantra: I am going to conquer Cancer -Slowing down & Appreciating Life -What to say to someone when they are diagnosed with cancer -Asking for help -The outside looking in -The fear of cancer coming back -Being strong -Positive & Negative Emotions -Life Lessons from Cancer -The first year challenges -Education Resources:  Charissa Bates IG Charissa Bates Charissas Book Kickstarter Charissas family will match 10 book for every 10 donated through this link. Creating Ripples Podcast IG