Keynote: Many Medicines Besides Drugs 2020

Speaker: Peter Gordon, Transplant Survivor and Author of Six Years and Counting: Love, Leukemia, and the Long Road Onward
This is a video of the 30 minute Keynote presentation which occurred at the 2020 Online Celebrating a 2nd Chance at Life Survivorship Symposium.
To view the transcript of this presentation, go to: www.bmtinfonet.org/video/keyn...
During this presentation, you'll hear insights and lessons learned from an inspiring survivor’s transplant journey.
Highlights:
- "Medicines" are small things you can do to harness control through your cancer journey.
- Use science, above all else, to inform your medical decisions.
- Ask clarifying questions to ensure you clearly understand your treatment.
- Always leave any medical appointment with clear next steps.
- Balance your stresses with appreciation for the things that have enriched your life.
Key Points:
04:27 Make a personal connection with your team for better communication about your care
07:18 Keep a notebook to jot down symptoms and questions between appointments.
11:57 When you are overwhelmed use your critical thinking skills to make sound judgments.
17:11 Mark your progress by tracking your test results and rebirthday milestones.
20:48 Keep yourself motivated with songs, quotes or pictures which embody your values.
21:29 Find healthy ways to express your frustrations and disappointments.
23:40 Humor is valuable and necessary to cope and to build relationships.
24:11 Writing in all forms is a helpful therapeutic tool for any survivor.
25:12 Find a purpose beyond just living.
28:31 Focus on appreciating the small things each day as well as life’s major achievements.
Meet Peter Gordon: www.amazon.com/Six-Years-Coun...
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