Cancer diagnosis can be devastating, but for some it gives permission to live more radically
- Written by Kevin Dew, Professor of Sociology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Getty ImagesA diagnosis of life-limiting cancer can be overwhelming and cause feelings of panic and anxiety. But for some people, it provides a license to live life differently, including quitting toxic jobs and becoming more adventurous.
In our recently published research, we sought to understand the impact of a cancer diagnosis and subsequent...
