When You Get Diagnosed With Cancer - Dan

Being diagnosed with cancer is one of the most difficult experiences someone can live through, affecting not only the person themselves but their family and friends.
This is a Fatherly Advice interview and a portrait of Dan, a married man, who talks about his cancer journey.
He shares his story, gives insight into what helped him in those difficult times, and shares some words of encouragement to those diagnosed.
Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - About Dan
2:20 - Lead Up To Diagnosis
5:45 - Type Of Cancer
6:40 - Wife's Reaction
8:43 - Opening Up To Wife
13:43 - Reconciling Challenges
16:16 - Benefits Of Counseling
18:17 - Impact On Kids
22:30 - Talking About Cancer With Kids
25:45 - Jaded Perceptions
27:54 - Creating Space For Conversations
30:10 - How To Talk About Cancer
33:36 - Hardest Part
38:48 - Advice For Teenagers
41:48 - How To Open Up
44:37 - Coping With Reactions
47:37 - Advice For Adults
50:08 - Cancer Coming Back
57:11 - Words Of Encouragement
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[@AD-bd6pt]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. ❤

[@kirstenpartanen5459]

So profound and moving. So genuine. Thank you so much, Dan, for your honesty. As one who knows Dan personally, I admire how well he is living in the midst of a very possible early death.

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I agree, he's quite an inspiration! It's been an honor getting to know him more 🫡