HIGHLIGHTS
00:00:00 Dr. Kelly Martin from Henry Ford Health discusses the impact of fear and anxiety on individuals diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and their strategies for coping.
00:05:00 Emotional responses of individuals, including themselves, who have undergone surgery for cancer, with a focus on those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
00:10:00 A cancer survivor shares her experience of going through surgery and feeling a sense of relief and renewal afterward.
00:15:00 Greg dives into details of his experience surviving cancer and the subsequent challenges of adapting to a new normal.
00:20:00 Connection between fear and anxiety, particularly in relation to a cancer diagnosis, and depression.
00:25:00 The connection between physical & mental symptoms, specifically in the context of fear of recurrence or progression of cancer.
00:30:00 Different types of distorted thoughts that contribute to fear and anxiety, specifically in relation to health concerns. The ultimate goal here is not to eliminate anxiety entirely but to reduce it by shifting one’s perspective.
00:35:00 The importance of acceptance and understanding the power of these thoughts rather than trying to change them.
00:40:00 Using detachment to change the way of thinking and eliminate anxious thinking.
00:45:00 A guest shares her experience with managing anxiety through various methods.
00:50:00 Strategies for coping with stressors, and the importance of advocacy.
00:55:00 The importance of identifying and seeking different types of support, as well as applying self-advocacy to manage fear and anxiety.
01:00:00 Various aspects of living with anxiety and fear, particularly in the context of a serious illness such as pancreatic cancer.
01:05:00 Patty, Greg’s advocate and wife, shares feedback on the importance of self-value and reprioritization during a survivor’s journey.
01:10:00 The normal response of fear and anxiety after a cancer diagnosis, specifically for pancreatic cancer.