Family, friends and honest conversations: How to build your cancer squad 

In this episode, we speak with Sarah, a registered nurse at The Hospital for Sick Children and a brain tumour survivor who was diagnosed 13 years ago. Having faced four reoccurrences, Sarah reflects on the vital role her “cancer squad” of family and friends played in her life. We explore therapy, honest communication, and navigating difficult emotions and conversations. Listen in as Sarah shares her beautiful poem, What it’s Like, offering a glimpse into her experience as a young adult living with a brain tumour.


For additional information, you may visit:

Relationships and Communication with Others - NCI (cancer.gov)

2017-AdvanceCarePlanning.pdf (braintumour.ca)

2018-Scanxiety.pdf (braintumour.ca)

For more information on ‘How to manage claustrophobia during your MRI’, please visit Sunnybrook Hospital*

Relationships - Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

Livingoutloud.life - Relationships *


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