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Rian Harvey: Coping with cancer in your teens


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Having being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 14, Rian Harvey discusses the mental trauma he faced following a 2-year battle with the disease. Touching on coping mechanisms, Rian’s social support platform ‘The L Card’ and his inspirational outlook on life, Rian shares his thoughts on the concept of ‘trauma’ and how his adolescent prognosis shaped him into the man he is today. 


During the conversation we discuss:

  • Rian’s incredible story of overcoming cancer not once but twice
  • the science behind leukaemia, blood cancers and stem cell transplants
  • what Rian learned from coming so close to losing his life
  • how people can get involved and help others who have blood cancers 


Rian's instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thelcard_rh/?hl=en

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The Straight Talking Dr PodcastBy Mark Cox