In our participant’s words…

I was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer which was a huge shock. It was delightful to see that my insurer supported me with this additional coaching service as it helped me through issues that the health care system did not address.

The program took me on a journey that broadened my understanding and supported my wellbeing. Additionally I was treated as a whole rather than parts (medical practitioners treated me regarding the specific box they ticked – e.g. surgery, chemical oncology, post-surgery diet etc.). I found I could speak with my coach about cancer-specific issues and bigger issues that I was not able to discuss with my medical team and not willing to discuss with my friends and family. I received reaffirming advice and much validation about my ideas and feelings.

I felt my coach Nadine was empathetic and non-judgemental. She suggested that my inquiring about complimentary therapies might be well addressed by an integrative approach to cancer management and that sent me on a journey to seek out integrated therapies – that was the best thing I could have ever done as it supported my overall health and wellbeing! Nadine and I really hit it off and the conversations were always helpful because they were positive. I delayed my last coaching session for as long as I could because I didn’t want to use it up!