The Many Faces of Cancer
As a cancer survivor and thriver, I know how important community and support are when you are facing a cancer diagnosis. That’s why I created The Many Faces of Cancer Podcast.
Each week I will be interviewing amazing people with heartfelt and inspirational stories from all sides of the cancer journey: patients, survivors and thrivers, caregivers, family and friends, and professionals. I may even throw in a bonus episode once in a while talking about things that are important to us all.
We never think it will happen to us, until it does. This podcast will be about community, knowing you’re not alone in your journey. It will also be an opportunity for people to share their stories and hopefully help others.
I hope you will all tune in. While it will be cancer stories, we all learn from others and, ultimately, these are human stories, applicable to many other areas of life.
The Many Faces of Cancer
Living with Cancer, Not Dying From It with Kevin Griffiths
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When Kevin Griffiths was diagnosed with bowel cancer at just 44 years old, his world changed overnight. Since then, he's endured multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and an incurable stage IV diagnosis. Yet six years later, Kevin continues to prove that a terminal diagnosis doesn't have to mean the end of living.
In this inspiring conversation, Kevin shares how cancer transformed his priorities, deepened his appreciation for everyday moments, and inspired him to create Cancer My Arse, a fundraising movement that's helping support cancer charities while encouraging others to keep living life to the fullest.
Together, Melissa and Kevin discuss the importance of hope, why positivity isn't the same as toxic positivity, and how advances in treatment are changing what it means to live with stage IV cancer. Kevin also opens up about protecting his mental health, setting boundaries, and finding purpose through helping others.
In this episode:
- Kevin's unexpected bowel cancer diagnosis at age 44
- The symptom that led him to seek medical attention
- What it's really like living with stage IV cancer
- Why "terminal" doesn't mean life stops
- Finding the balance between realism and hope
- The difference between positivity and toxic positivity
- Navigating chemotherapy and difficult treatment decisions
- Learning to appreciate the ordinary moments in life
- Why setting emotional boundaries matters during cancer
- How Cancer My Arse is helping fund cancer research and patient support
- Why none of us are guaranteed tomorrow—and why that's a reason to fully embrace today
Resources:
Kevin's Website: https://cancermyarse.co.uk
Kevin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancermyarse/
Kevin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566560542684
Kevin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpgriffiths/
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