Living to Thrive with Cancer

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What if one conversation… one screening… one moment of advocacy… could save a life?
In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Kathryn is joined by Anne Perry, colorectal cancer awareness advocate and one of the voices behind #TestForToby a social media movement dedicated to promoting early screening and saving lives.
Anne shares the story of her late husband, Toby, whose colorectal cancer diagnosis came too late and how that loss became a mission to ensure other families do not experience the same heartbreak.
Through courage, advocacy, and community, Anne and her family are changing the conversation around colorectal cancer especially for those who are younger than the recommended screening age.
This episode is a reminder that awareness is not just information, it is action.
And action can save lives.
In This Episode You’ll Learn
• The story behind #TestForToby and how it began
 • Why colorectal cancer awareness matters more than ever
 • The rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger adults
 • The importance of early screening and knowing your options
 • How to advocate for yourself when something feels off
 • The role of family, community, and storytelling in driving change
 • How one voice can create a ripple effect that saves lives
About Anne Perry
Anne Perry is a colorectal cancer awareness advocate and one of the voices behind #TestForToby, a movement created in honour of her late husband, Toby.
Driven by loss and love, Anne and her family have committed themselves to raising awareness about the importance of early detection, screening, and self-advocacy with the goal of helping other families avoid the same outcome.
Through social media, storytelling, and community engagement, #TestForToby is empowering individuals to listen to their bodies, get screened, and speak up.

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Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults and screening guidelines are based on population averages, not individual experiences.
In this episode, Kathryn shares her personal experience with stage 4 colon cancer and why awareness, early detection, and self-advocacy matter more than ever.
Kathryn speaks openly about the symptoms she experienced, the importance of trusting your body, and how to advocate for further testing if you’re younger than the recommended screening age.
Whether you are living with cancer, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand the signs and risk factors, this episode will empower you to listen to your body and take action when something doesn’t feel right.
Awareness can save lives.
In This Episode You’ll Learn
• Why colorectal cancer diagnoses are increasing in younger adults
 • The symptoms that should never be ignored
 • What “persistent symptoms” really means
 • Why screening guidelines don’t apply equally to everyone
 • How to advocate for yourself when doctors suggest “wait and see”
 • What caregivers should watch for in loved ones
 • How early detection can change outcomes
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You don’t have to figure this out alone. Let’s build your strength physically, emotionally, and mentally together.
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Living to Thrive with Cancer: A Holistic Guide to Living with Cancer
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Exercise and cancer used to feel like opposites.
For years, the common advice for someone going through treatment was simple: rest. And while rest is absolutely essential, we now know that appropriate, intentional movement can be one of the most powerful tools available to people living with cancer.
In this empowering episode of Living to Thrive with Cancer, I sit down with internationally recognized oncology exercise researcher Dr. Anna Schwartz to talk about what the science really says about cancer and exercise and why movement is not just safe, but transformative.
This conversation is for you if you are:
Newly diagnosed and unsure what’s safe
In active treatment and struggling with fatigue
Post-treatment and wondering how to rebuild strength
A caregiver supporting someone through recovery
Dr. Schwartz shares decades of research and clinical experience to help us understand how exercise supports healing physically, emotionally, and even biologically.
In This Episode We Discuss:
✨ Why exercise during cancer treatment is not only safe for most people but beneficial
 ✨ The truth about cancer-related fatigue (and why rest alone isn’t the solution)
 ✨ How movement supports immune function and recovery
 ✨ The role of strength training in rebuilding confidence and resilience
 ✨ What kind of exercise is most effective and how to start small
 ✨ How to shift from fear of movement to trust in your body again
Dr. Schwartz reminds us that exercise is not about pushing harder or “bouncing back.” It’s about reclaiming agency. It’s about reminding your body that it is capable. It’s about participation in your own healing.
And that mindset shift? That’s where thriving begins.
Learn more about Dr Anna Schwartz
Cancer Exercise app: www.cancerexercise.com
Dr Schwartz's practice: DrAnnaLSchwartz.com
Books (Cancer Fitness, Essentials or Exercise Oncology and others) : annaschwartzphd.com
American College of Medicine Moving Through Cancer resources: https://www.exerciseismedicine.org/eim-in-action/moving-through-cancer-2/
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You don’t have to figure this out alone. Let’s build your strength physically, emotionally, and mentally together.
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Living to Thrive with Cancer: A Holistic Guide to Living with Cancer
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After a cancer diagnosis, one of the hardest questions isn’t medical, it’s personal: Who do I tell, and how much do I say?

In this episode, we’re talking about the often-overlooked reality of communicating about cancer. Whether you’re an introvert who prefers privacy or an extrovert who processes out loud, you get to choose your style of sharing. There is no “right” way, only what supports your energy, your nervous system, and your healing.

We explore the pressure to explain, the myth that you owe others comfort, and how learning to trust yourself again is a powerful part of thriving with cancer.

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If you would like to know more about the concept of living with cancer I have written a book all about my personal experience with moving from survivor to thriver. In my book I offer anecdotes and strategies that will encourage you to learn how to thrive with cancer.

Living to Thrive with Cancer: a holistic guide to living with cancer is now available! Get your copy today on Amazon. Also available in audio format on Audible, I Tunes, and Amazon
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Ready for More Support?
💛 Join the Cancer Thriver Pathway
This is where we take conversations like this and turn them into action with personalized support, holistic strategies, and a compassionate community walking beside you.
📅 Schedule your free consult call here:
https://calendly.com/kathrynwhitewellness/coachingcall
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Let’s build your strength physically, emotionally, and mentally together.
Free Resource
🎁 “Mindfulness for Anxiety Workbook” – FREE
Download here: https://kathryn-white-cancer-coach.kit.com/anxietyworkbook
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My Book
Living to Thrive with Cancer: A Holistic Guide to Living with Cancer
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https://a.co/d/drFeapW
Let’s Connect
Website: https://www.kathrynwhite.coach
Instagram: @kathrynwhitecancercoach
I would love to hear from you. Send your message to [email protected]

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr Beverley de Valois to explore her research in acupuncture and cancer survivorship.
Dr de Valois share her insights into how acupuncture can support people living with cancer and help them to navigate some of the challenges that come with being a survivor.
This episode isn’t just about a practice, it’s about possibility and support.
Dr de Valois shares how she came to researching acupuncture and cancer, how acupuncture can support post cancer survivorship, and insights into the benefits of acupuncture. Her insight, and research offer a message that every listener can carry with them:
✨ Your story doesn’t end with diagnosis.
✨ You can create a thriving life with cancer
✨ You can use tools outside of the medical world in conjunction with medical treatments.
Whether you’re living with cancer, love someone who is, or want to better understand the cancer survivor experience, this episode will leave you inspired, informed, and reminded of the possibilities that are available to you.
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Learn more about Dr de Valois
Dr Beverley de Valois
Acupuncture and Cancer Survivorship book from publisher
Acupuncture and Cancer Survivorship book on Amazon
LinkedIn
National Cancer Institute

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Kathryn White
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📅 Schedule your free consult call here:
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You don’t have to figure this out alone. Let’s build your strength physically, emotionally, and mentally together.
Free Resource
🎁 “Mindfulness for Anxiety Workbook” – FREE
Download here: https://kathryn-white-cancer-coach.kit.com/anxietyworkbook
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My Book
Living to Thrive with Cancer: A Holistic Guide to Living with Cancer
Available on Amazon, Audible, iTunes, and more:
https://a.co/d/drFeapW
Let’s Connect
Website: https://www.kathrynwhite.coach
Instagram: @kathrynwhitecancercoach
I would love to hear from you. Send your message to [email protected]