Giving Back Podcast

260: Getting the Emotional Support You Need — Tamara Hunter with Chemo Buddies 4Life

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Sinopsis

Tamara Hunter met her lifelong friend, Martha, in a chemo room when they were both undergoing treatments for cancer. That experience changed Tamara, because she had a buddy to laugh with, carpool with, and cry with during her tough moments. However, Tamara found out that many patients go through chemo alone and without a support system, which is why she and Martha created Chemo Buddies 4Life as way to help cancer patients through tough challenges...together!    Key Takeaways: [3:45] How did Chemo Buddies 4Life get started? [6:45] How did Tamara meet her chemo buddy, Martha? [12:00] Think of how many people we know who have heard the words, “You have cancer.” [14:20] So many people keep cancer a secret. So many people isolate themselves, and it hinders their healing process. [16:10] Tamara shares how Chemo Buddies 4Life helps people. [20:25] Tamara is also supporting parents who have children with cancer.  [21:05] How does Chemo Buddies 4Life work? How can people get connected to each other?  [26:55] What kind