Feb 14 2025 31 mins
Is the reason I got cancer because of fate, punishment...or is it just part of the human experience? Show Notes
How people receive a cancer diagnosis is variable. Their reactions can range from anxiety, fear, and depression to feelings of guilt. They may feel cancer is a punishment for past actions or failure to practice a healthy lifestyle. This week we dive into these emotional reactions.
Our guest Dr. Jeanna Ford shares cultural perspectives on cancer and how people such as veterans may have self-blame. For example, thinking cancer is a punishment for something they did in the Vietnam War. Learn how Dr. Ford helps them through these feelings.
In this Episode:
- 01:50 - Celebration of our 250th Podcast!
- 02:35 - Recipe of the Week: Cincinnati Chili
- 03:57 - How Did Valentine's Day Start?
- 06:41 - Why Do I Have Cancer? Views
- 07:07 - Is Cancer Just Kismet - or Fate?
- 08:18 - Some View Cancer as a Gift
- 09:23 - Cancer Viewed as Punishment or Bad Karma
- 11:58 - How Shame and Stigma Affect Us
- 15:13 - Dr. Jeanna Ford: Self Blame for Cancer Common in Indigenous Communities and for Veterans
- 29:44 - Outro
Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org.
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