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Rudabeh Shabazi is joined by Mary Mathew, LMFT, a psychotherapist and lymphoma survivor to talk about ways to deal with a recent cancer diagnosis and how others can help support friends and family. Rudabeh is also joined by her news family, after just reveling she has lymphoma.
Episode 27 Part 1
Episode 27 Part 2
Sick & Good Podcast
In this episode of the Sick & Good Podcast, Mary Mathew, MA, LMFT, licensed psychotherapist and founder of Beyond Cancer LA, shares insights from her presentation at the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Conference. She discusses the emotional impact of cancer, including grief, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and adjustment challenges, while exploring coping skills, the importance of viewing experiences through a “cancer lens,” and the close connection between mental health and the cancer journey.
Thriving Beyond Cancer
In this webinar, Mary Mathew, MA, LMFT, founder of Beyond Cancer LA, shares a thoughtful presentation on the emotional impact of cancer and survivorship. Drawing from both her clinical work and personal experience as a cancer survivor, she discusses anxiety, insomnia, fear of recurrence, loss of control, and the coping strategies that can help patients move toward resilience and healing. Mary also introduces the idea of viewing life through a “cancer lens,” offering a compassionate perspective on growth, meaning, and emotional recovery after diagnosis. To request access to the webinar recording, please visit this link: USC Norris Cancer Survivorship Program
