The Trauma of a Stage Four Cancer Diagnosis: Elliot’s story of his wife’s Stage 4 Cancer diagnosis, their fight against the disease, and the resulting experiences of grief and acceptance | 53

One of the more common known phrases in the Western World is “In sickness and in health”. While many of us vow to honor these words, it is not often something that is encountered early in life. Please join us today as Elliot tells the brave story of his wife’s Stage 4 Cancer diagnosis, their struggles through the progression of the disease, and the love, mercy, and grief that often accompanies the profound challenges of sickness in a spouse. Link to a book recommended by Elliot: https://www.amazon.com/Widowers-Notebook-Memoir-Jonathan-Santlofer/dp/0143132490 Link to Charity Supporting and Advocating for those diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer: https://www.metavivor.org/ Editorial note: Sad Times is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Times in any way Sad Times Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022 Follow Sad Times on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249 Instagram: @sadtimespodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.