Share Your Story:  Ben Cooper
Cancer U Thrivers5 Huhti 2022

Share Your Story: Ben Cooper

Ben Cooper is a Christian, husband, father of five, author, speaker, and beekeeper. Ben used his second cancer diagnosis as a therapy to launch his writing journey of Christian devotionals and children's books. His love of farming and nature is the backdrop of his writing.

  • 01:13: Take us back to the beginning of that first cancer diagnosis and tell us where your journey began.
  • 03:52: I was already scheduled to have a specialist in Baltimore look at me.
  • 06:29: Was it considered throat cancer?
  • 08:20: My step-grandfather had had neck cancer.
  • 10:07: I don't want my kids to be shocked to see a different dad come home from the hospital.
  • 12:07: My percentage with the surgery was a 35% survival rate.
  • 15:07: Did you make it to five years?
  • 18:49: Why couldn't they get you in sooner?
  • 20:28: Writing was my second therapy.
  • 22:42: If I'm involved, I'm 120% involved.
  • 23:42: What was your worst moment?
  • 26:15: I was not wrong in challenging the hospital and saying, why didn't you tell me this?
  • 28:09: My wife was in tears.
  • 30:05: Almost 20 years later, I have a sinus infection every day of my life.
  • 32:27: People I didn’t even know sent me letters of encouragement.
  • 33:18: What is one thing you wish you had known at the very beginning?
  • 34:19: If you could only do one thing to improve health care in the U. S., what would it be and why?
  • 35:05: Thriver Rapid Fire Questions.
  • 36:19: Aside from Cancer U, what is one resource you would recommend for cancer patients and caregivers?

Resources

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The Price of Hope: Josh Church's Experience with Pediatric Cancer Treatment and its Cost

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From Stoicism to Self-expression: Lindsay McDonell's Journey with Metastatic Breast Cancer

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Triumph Over Cancer: Michael Schnabel's Journey to Healing and Hope

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Unleashing Courage: Jonathan Acott's Inspiring Battle with Cancer and Embracing Authenticity

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27 Loka 202339min

Unconventional Support: Dr. Katie Nall's Journey of Incorporating Natural Remedies in Cancer Care

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24 Loka 202339min

Pedaling Towards a Cure: Riding for Hope and Healing in the Face of Cancer

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