The Daily Battle: How Lung Cancer Impacts My Mental Health

Join us for an inspiring conversation in this latest episode of the YLCI Podcast: Patient Conversations Series. Hosted by Leah Phillips, lung cancer patient and co-founder of the Young Lung Cancer Initiative. In Part 2 of Ashley's inspiring story, she discusses how the mental health struggle is something that varies day to day. She has good days and bad days, but as an independent, divorced mother of two young boys, leaning on others and relying on help is difficult. She hopes others watching will realize that it's ok to ask for help, it's ok to rely on others, it's ok to allow yourself to have bad days. She does not shy away from admitting things like therapy and taking an antidepressant have both been key to helping improve her mental health. Ashley's story offers an honest and healthy perspective on finding balance after such a shocking and unexpected medical diagnosis. She does not ever take for granted how fortunate she knows she was to have caught her cancer at an early stage when most young adults she meets were diagnosed at stage IV after a very lengthy diagnosis process. #younglungcancer #lungcancer #cancerstory #healingfromcancer #lungcancerstrong 📢 Welcome to the Young Lung Cancer Initiative! We are dedicated to raising awareness, sharing stories, and empowering/ supporting young people impacted by lung cancer. 🌐 Visit Our Website: https://ylci.org/ 🤍Follow Us on social media Instagram: @younglungcancer X: @younglungcancer Private Facebook Young Lung Cancer Patient & Caregiver Group:   / 15pezhuvdw   Support Our Cause: https://givebutter.com/ylci YLCI Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/young-l... 📧 Contact Us Have questions or want to collaborate? Email us at younglungcancerinitiative@gmail.com ⚠️ Disclaimer This video is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns or guidance.