Season 2, Personal experience
In this episode, we speak to Avril, who found herself at a loose end while undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She decided to set up her own network offering community and support - Cancer Central.
In this episode, we speak to Avril about the isolation she felt throughout her treatment, and how her network - Cancer Central - is helping to prevent others from feeling the same way.
Avril initially started experiencing difficulties during her chemotherapy. She found that she was no longer extroverted and outgoing. Instead, she was avoidant, closed-off, and experienced low moods.
When she sought out some real-world support for her struggles with side effects (osteoporosis, anxiety, and hair loss, in particular), she found that there was a lack of community that suited her needs. She decided to start her own.
It’s totally ok to feel how you’re feeling. We always feel guilty if we feel angry or low, or that we shouldn’t be showing these emotions. But, actually, you need to show these emotions and get it out.
- Avril
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