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Whether you have or haven’t had it, cancer has touched everyone’s life in one way or another, including yours. Christina’s guest today is John “JT” Thomas, host of the Cancer and Chill podcast. John has been living with a rare form of tissue cancer (Sarcoma) for six and a half years, and since his diagnosis, his life has completely changed. Over and over again, John has been told that he only has a certain amount of time left to live, only to prove everyone wrong every single time. He has been able to learn so much about himself and about the world during his battle. Now, he uses his diagnosis and platform to help all those struggling with cancer. There is something here for everyone! In this episode, we talk about… What happens to the rest of life’s problems when you are diagnosed with cancer Cancer is a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual battle John’s love for the radio stems deep into his past Looking back at the moment that John found out he had cancer Breakdowns that have happened to John over the years Learning to control what is within your power to control Living in a 60-90 day window for the last 4 years Other’s just won’t know how to handle your cancer Important things that John would like to do before his time Making the decision to walk away from a career that he loved The cancer patients are the actual experts on cancer Ways to stay positive in the present moment Dying with cancer, but not because of it The great balancing act in life: stuff vs. experience If you follow your true passion, the money will show up sooner or later Battling addiction to pain killers that come with battling cancer Links to resources: The Mayo Clinic iHeart Media Keep up with John on Facebook! Cancer and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cancer-and-chill/id1497518143 Instagram.com/wakeupcallthepodcast Facebook.com/wakeupcallthepodcast