Cancer and Isolation

May 03, 2023 00:30:49
Cancer and Isolation
Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer
Cancer and Isolation

May 03 2023 | 00:30:49

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Show Notes

Missy Burgess was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, during the height of the COVID pandemic. As a result, she spent many months physically isolated from others and had to get creative about finding support in her medical team, online cancer survivorship meetups like Epic Experience’s Campfire Chats, and Facetiming with her friends. Missy details how she was able to take advantage of her extra independent time to keep a positive mindset despite dealing with a cancer diagnosis during a time of isolation.

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