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What's Health Got to Do with It?

Cancer journey; transcendental meditation

LA Johnson
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NPR

On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven presents the case of a patient recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and outlines the best way to navigate cancer treatment from understanding the diagnosis to the long-term challenges of survivorship. He also delves into the importance of second opinions and how to cope with the emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis and treatments.

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Then, a Jacksonville-based community initiative highlights the transformative practice of daily meditation. Karen and Herb Bandy, directors of the Transcendental Meditation Center, discuss the power of mindfulness and gratitude in our everyday lives and how quieting the mind can reduce stress and elevate well-being.

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Stacey Bennett is the producer of "First Coast Connect" and "What's Health Got to Do With It?" She is a Jacksonville-based singer-songwriter who performs under the nom de plume Folk is People. Stacey holds bachelor's degrees in both political science and psychology from the University of North Florida and a master's in business administration from Saint Leo University.