Welcome back to another episode of Intention.ly. Today's episode is a highly special "Tina Talks" recording where Tina shares her deeply personal journey of battling non-small cell lung cancer, EGFR, Exon21, L858R.

This story is not only emotionally moving but also filled with hope and resilience. Tina has found unique ways to gather strength and focus on her wellbeing, including some interesting insights from YouTube.

Robotic Lobectomy Procedure
Chemotherapy - Cisplatin and Pemetrexed
Targeted Therapy - Tagrisso "Osimertinib"

During her treatment journey, Tina turned to YouTube to find hope and inspiration. Here are some key points she shared about how this platform contributed to her coping mechanism:

1. **Connecting with Survivors**: Tina found it incredibly comforting to watch lung cancer survivor stories on YouTube. Listening to others who successfully overcame similar challenges gave her a sense of community and courage. It showed her that she was not alone and that reclaiming her health was possible.

2. **Information and Education**: YouTube served as an educational resource, providing her with valuable information on what to expect during treatment. This knowledge helped Tina feel more prepared and less anxious about her journey. It was a way to demystify the complex medical procedures and therapies she underwent.

3. **Emotional Boost**: Many of the survivor stories were filled with positivity and practical advice, which was exactly what Tina needed during her most challenging times. Hearing about other people's paths to recovery gave her the much-needed emotional boost to keep fighting.

4. **Specific Channels and Individuals**: While Tina didn't mention specific channels in this episode, it’s often beneficial for those in similar situations to follow influencers and medical professionals who regularly share updated and accurate information about lung cancer and health, just like Tina follows Rich Roll, Dr. Peter Attia, and Andrew Huberman.

You can continue the conversation with Tina on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, or through email - [email protected]. Don't forget to leave your questions and suggestions, and let’s build a community that uplifts and supports each other.

Stay well and be kind. We’ll see you in the next episode.