Episode 6. The Power of Creative Writing in Cancer with Dearbhaile O'Hare

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Survivor's Guide to Menopause and Cancer.

Karen Kruger

18 episodes

6 hours ago

Survivor's Guide to Menopause and Cancer is for women transitioning into the Menopause, naturally, surgically or as a result of a treatment for cancer. This podcast aims to educate and empower women about topics related to menopause and cancer. The host, Karen Kruger chats to experts on all things menopause and cancer. She also listens to survivors sharing their stories. This podcast helps answer any questions female cancer survivors may have, support women to live a more fulfilled life after cancer.

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Episode 6. The Power of Creative Writing in Cancer with Dearbhaile O'Hare

Survivor's Guide to Menopause and Cancer.

59 minutes 24 seconds

8 months ago

Episode 6. The Power of Creative Writing in Cancer with Dearbhaile O'Hare

In this conversation, Dearbhaile O'Hare shares her profound journey through breast cancer, detailing her diagnosis, treatment, and the emotional rollercoaster that followed. She emphasises the importance of mental health, the role of exercise and nature in recovery, and how writing poetry helped her cope with her experiences. Dearbhaile also discusses the challenges of menopause post-treatment and the lessons she learned about life, resilience, and the importance of community support. Her story is one of hope, empowerment, and the transformative power of sharing one's journey.Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Renew Women and Dervla O'Hare

01:54 Dervla's Cancer Diagnosis Journey

09:03 Navigating the Waiting Game

10:49 Treatment Plans and Emotional Responses

15:10 The Role of Poetry in Healing

19:26 Reflections on Recovery and Hope

28:22 Life After Treatment: Finding Normalcy

30:03 The Healing Power of Exercise

38:17 Navigating Life After Treatment

43:26 Understanding Menopause and Its Challenges

49:19 Life After Cancer: Embracing Change

56:32 The Ongoing Journey of Recovery

58:59 New Chapter

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