In this episode of the Indy Foundation Connecting Through Cancer podcast, host Kayla Keenan discusses practical ways to support individuals battling cancer. She emphasizes the importance of emotional support, educating oneself about the diagnosis, helping with practical tasks, respecting privacy, and encouraging second opinions. The conversation aims to empower listeners to be effective supporters for cancer warriors, highlighting that cancer is both a physical and emotional battle that requires a community of support.

Takeaways

• Listening and offering emotional support is crucial.
• Educating yourself about the diagnosis can help.
• Practical help like grocery shopping is valuable.
• Respecting privacy is important during their journey.
• Encouraging a second opinion can lead to better outcomes.
• Cancer is a physical and emotional battle.
• Support can come in many forms, big or small.
• Communication is key in supporting cancer warriors.
• Being there for someone can make a significant difference.
• A community of support is essential for cancer warriors.

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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