My awakening to adulthood was rather rude. A week after I turned 30, I found a lump in my right armpit. I didn’t think too much about it. I had just returned from a diving trip with my partner, and had hurt my right leg. I was anxious to figure out why my leg pain hadn’t receded.
We know from Dr. Ethan Basch's work that those who track symptoms tend to have better outcomes. We know from behavioral science that being organized and systematic leads to feelings of control. From BJ Fogg's work we know that subtle nudges can help us learn new behaviors (e.g., not eating certain types of foods). Lastly, we know that staying grateful and hopeful can improve our ability to ride this cancer train.
