In this episode of 'Colon Meet Cancer,' Ben recounts the surprising success story of Henrik Gretzky's Symphony Number Three, how badly it was initially received by the musicology world and draws a surprising parallel to his chemotherapy journey. He shares the complex experience of managing an increasing range of chemo side effects, including white blood cell treatments, pain, and hair loss. Ben candidly discusses his struggles with memory fog, the challenges it brings, and the ensuing emotional toll manifested as depression and self-reflection. Despite the adversities, he highlights the importance of humor, intellectual stimulation, and staying hopeful. One of the tools he has used has been late night reflections on controversial topics, and he closes out the episode with Ben by sharing one of those midnight reflections - the potential risks and benefits of AI in healthcare.

This week's t-shirt, gifted by Andy Seale, features the slogan 'Make America Democratic Again.'

00:00 Introduction: A Surprising Symphony

02:53 The Onset of Chemotherapy

04:37 Managing Side Effects

10:13 Chemo Brain and Memory Fog

14:59 Depression and Self-Reflection

18:45 AI and Its Implications

23:35 Humor as a Coping Mechanism

25:32 Conclusion: Gratitude and Hope

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