Welcome to Cancer: The Gift That Keeps Giving — a series where we explore the raw truth, resilience, and revelation found in the cancer journey.

Today’s guest is... me.

I’m Van Flowers, also known as The Vanimal, and in this special episode, I’m stepping out from behind the mic to share my own story — a story of survival, surrender, and surprising gifts that came from facing one of life’s toughest battles.

I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Burkitt’s Lymphoma, an aggressive and fast-moving cancer that brought my world to a standstill — but it didn’t take me out.

In this conversation, I open up about:

• The moment everything changed
• The brutal honesty of treatment and recovery
• The emotional, spiritual, and mental toll — and growth
• And why I now see cancer, in a strange way, as a gift

This isn’t just about survival. It’s about perspective, purpose, and turning pain into power.

Whether you're a survivor, caregiver, or just someone trying to make sense of it all — I hope this episode speaks to you.

Let’s begin.

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