Ep. 2: Colorectal Cancer

Episode 2 of the Thoughtful Human podcast, hosted by Ali O'Grady, titled "Ep. 2: Colorectal Cancer" was published on March 29, 2021 and runs 83 minutes.

March 29, 2021 ·83m · Thoughtful Human

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Summary

Ali talks with Ben, a former Navy helicopter pilot who was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26 despite having no family history with the disease. In their conversation, they discuss Ben's surprising cancer diagnosis, overcoming shame and navigating life with a colostomy bag, how he feels about survival rates and talking about death, the long-term impacts of treatment, the importance of caregivers, how having a life-threatening disease has changed his worldview, and how to show up for someone with a colorectal cancer diagnosis. Ali also shares more about testing, her first colonoscopy experience, and resources to turn to. Resources mentioned in this episode: Fight Colorectal Cancer American Cancer Society - Cancer Action Network (CAN) for Colorectal Cancer Ben Moon's “Denali” Ben White’s Instagram: @bennybruin If you want to follow along in our journey or check out our products, find us at our website thoughtfulhuman.co, or find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Episode Description

Ali talks with Ben, a former naval aviator whose life took an abrupt turn when he was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 26.

In their conversation, they discuss Ben's unexpected diagnosis, overcoming shame and navigating life with a colostomy bag, how he approached the statistics and faced his mortality, the long-term impacts of treatment, the importance of caregivers, how having a life-threatening disease has changed his worldview, and how to show up for someone with a colorectal cancer diagnosis.

Ali also shares more about testing, her first colonoscopy experience, and where to turn for further guidance.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Fight Colorectal Cancer

American Cancer Society - Cancer Action Network (CAN) for Colorectal Cancer

Ben Moon's “Denali”

Ben White’s Instagram

If you want to follow along in our journey or check out our products, find us at our website thoughtfulhuman.co, or find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

P.S. If you or someone you love need access to a month of free online therapy: betterhelp.com/thoughtfulhuman.

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