3. Cancer trauma, depression & post traumatic growth

In episode 3 the War On Cancer app co-founders, Sebastian and Fabian, meet Dag Härdfeldt - licensed psychologist at the app doctor KRY/LIVI. Dag helps people recently diagnosed with cancer to process the initial shock and explains what happens with the mind when going through cancer. In the episode he explains what loved ones can do to better support someone who has just been diagnosed with cancer. Side-effects such as as depression, anxiety and PTSD are often overlooked when someone is diagnosed with cancer, not only for the person going through cancer but also for their loved ones. By the end of the episode everyone affected by cancer, including loves ones, will have received practical advice on how to cope with a cancer diagnosis. 

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