Dialogues

Mar 10, 2025, 07:11

Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis: Interview with Sandy Duarte, Hosted by Adrian Pogacian

In this new episode of ‘Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis’, Adrian Pogacian has an insightful discussion, challenging the Why Me? Question, with Sandy Duarte, award winning actress and producer, she is dedicated to inspiring others through her experiences.

Adrian Pogacian, MS Psychology, clinical psychologist with executive education in Psycho-oncology, holding a degree in Global Health Diplomacy from Geneva Graduate Institute. Currently, researcher and associate lecturer with focus on Impact of Cancer Diagnosis on Couples and Families, Communication in Cancer Care and Posttraumatic Growth. His expertise is on Coping with Cancer and managing Fear of Recurrence.

Additionally, Founder of INCKA Psycho-oncology Center, Host of Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Interview Series as well as Writer and Host Content in Psycho-oncology at OncoDaily.com, co-author of the first Romanian Multimodal Care Guideline in Pediatric Onco-hematology, active contributor to the International Psycho-oncology Society, presently IPOS Fear of Cancer Recurrence SIG member and IPOS Early Career Professionals in Psycho-Oncology Committee founder member.

Sandy Duarte is a stage 4 cancer survivor, yogi, actress, and producer dedicated to inspiring others through her journey. After overcoming her battle with cancer, she authored a poignant book, Cancer Ramblings, that shares her experiences, offering hope and guidance to those facing similar challenges. In addition to her work in the creative arts, Sandy is passionate about the healing arts through various modalities such as yoga, breath-work, meditation and sound bathing, using her practice to promote wellness and resilience. By combining her talents in film and literature with her commitment to the healing arts, she empowers individuals to find strength and community in their struggles.

00:00 Introduction
00:23 Sandy Duarte: Acting, Wellness & Creativity
03:02 Creative vs. Healing Arts: The Tougher Journey
06:24 The Power of Storytelling in Healing
12:56 From ‘Why Me?’ to ‘Why Not?
20:48 Cancer’s New Reality: Identity & Creativity
23:46 Importance of Social Support
27:04 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Aspirations
28:54 Cancer Ramblings: A Global Release & Message of Hope