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Episode 19 - But I had plans...

Episode 19 - But I had plans...

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This episode of The Glennon Factor explores the deeply personal and intertwined cancer journeys of Dr. Maggie Cupit-Link, a pediatric oncologist and cancer survivor, and Adam, her teenage patient currently undergoing leukemia treatment. The conversation highlights how unexpected diagnoses disrupt identity, friendships, and life plans, while also forging profound connections between patients, families, and caregivers. Dr. Maggie shares how surviving cancer at 19 shaped her calling to pediatric oncology and her focus on empathy, quality of life, and long-term treatment effects, while Adam reflects on resilience, gratitude, and finding escape and healing through dirt bike racing. Both discuss faith, coping strategies, and the balance between maturity and normalcy after trauma. The episode ultimately emphasizes how suffering can foster purpose, compassion, and meaningful human connection within pediatric healthcare.

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