{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6598100421488c00174a9e45/65a6987593eeaa0016bc4f31?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Life After Surgery","description":"<p>For many patients, the process of recovery from cancer surgery won’t be a straight line from A to Z. </p><p><br></p><p>It can be long and difficult and pose its own set of challenges. There’ll be medication to take, side effects to deal with, and a need to come to grips with permanent changes to your body. In this episode, you’ll hear from your peers on how they managed the difficult transition from life post-surgery to life full stop. They’ll talk about the importance of giving yourself a pat on the back for small wins and treating recovery as a marathon not a sprint to help set yourself up for success. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This podcast was developed in collaboration with the <a href=\"https://www.cancerpsychologycollective.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cancer Psychology Collective</a>. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For more information and resources relating to the content of today’s episode, visit our website at <a href=\"https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/preview-link/node/203/412801b4-0072-46dc-9788-db8316f218ff\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk</a>.</p>","author_name":"What's The Story Sounds"}