In this week's episode of 'Connecting Through Cancer,' Courtney Studenski welcomes back her husband Caleb, a beloved guest whose previous episode remains the podcast's most-listened-to. They discuss the unique challenges faced by young adults dealing with cancer, focusing on Caleb's experience with Hodgkin's lymphoma. Diagnosed at 25 and while serving in the military, Caleb underwent treatment while managing family responsibilities. They explore themes of feeling out of place in treatment centers, the mental and physical toll of chemotherapy, and the emotional complexities of 'the forgotten crowd' aged 18-40. The conversation highlights the importance of self-advocacy, the long road to normalcy post-remission, and the need for continued support from loved ones even after treatment ends. Caleb shares insights on moving past the experience and integrating lessons learned into a new life perspective.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:31 Caleb's Cancer Journey Recap

01:13 Life After Remission

03:02 Treatment Experiences in Different Centers

05:26 The Forgotten Crowd: Young Adults with Cancer

08:26 Advice for Young Cancer Patients

10:01 The Mental and Physical Struggles

13:00 The Long Road to Normalcy

21:02 Conclusion and Support

INDY is short for "I'm Not Done Yet," a phrase often said by the late Kyle Strand during his courageous battle with colon cancer. Kyle's four-year journey was both extremely challenging and profoundly beautiful. Though he lost his battle in July 2017, his legacy lives on through his two dying wishes: to establish the INDY Foundation and to inspire others to live every day to its fullest. In August 2017, the INDY Foundation was born, continuing Kyle's mission to support and uplift cancer warriors everywhere. Find more information here: www.indy-foundation.org

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