About this episode

The episode discusses the true meaning of resilience after a cancer diagnosis, emphasizing compassionate strategies for support.

Samuel Brotkin, PhD, Chelsea Kaye, LCSW and Elissa Baldwin Recorded onsite at CancerCon®, a young adult cancer conference presented by Stupid Cancer®, we talk about what resilience really means after a cancer diagnosis, and why it’s not about always being “strong.”  Join us alongside Sam Brotkin, PhD, a clinical psychologist at Bull City Behavioral Health and Chelsea Kaye, LCSW, an Information Specialist at Blood Cancer United. In this episode, we share compassionate, practical strategies for building lifelong resilience. Learn how to manage expectations, find trusted support, and give yourself grace exactly where you are today. Although this discussion comes from a young adult cancer conference, the insights shared are relevant across all ages and experiences. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey. Mentioned on this episode:  Information Specialists   Young Adult Resources Yo u ng Adult Online Chat Bobby’s Coaches Stupid Cancer The Bloodline Live: Emphasizing the Patient Voice in Young Adult Cancer Care – featuring Dr. Abby Rosenberg  Additional Blood Cancer United Support Resources:  Financial support Free Nutrition…

People in this episode

Guests: Samuel Brotkin, Chelsea Kaye, Elissa Baldwin

Topics covered

• resilience
• cancer diagnosis
• mental health
• support strategies
• young adult cancer

Keywords

• resilience
• cancer
• mental health
• support
• young adults
• strategies
• expectations

Sponsors

Merck & Co., Inc.

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CancerCon, Stupid Cancer, Bull City Behavioral Health, Blood Cancer United

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