You’ve received a cancer diagnosis. Now what? For George Kolasa, it was obvious: use his glioblastoma diagnosis for good. “I’ve been chosen,” he says. Since February, George has been spreading his message of hope, acceptance and overcoming adversity on social media, while husband Justin has taken on his new role as caretaker with military-grade precision and organization.

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes talks with George and Justin on their journey to accepting a life they never planned for, plus what advice they have for families going through the same thing.

You’ve received a cancer diagnosis. Now what? For George Kolasa, it was obvious: use his <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/glioma/types-glioma">glioblastoma</a> diagnosis for good. “I’ve been chosen,” he says. Since February, George has been spreading his message of hope, acceptance and overcoming adversity on social media, while husband Justin has taken on his new role as <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/experience/caregivers-support">caretaker</a> with military-grade precision and organization.
In this episode, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/diane-reidy-lagunes">Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes</a> talks with George and Justin on their journey to accepting a life they never planned for, plus what advice they have for families going through the same thing.

Cancer Straight Talk from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center brings together national experts and cancer patients to have straightforward, evidence-based conversations. Our mission is to educate and empower patients and their families to make the right decisions and live happier, healthier lives.

Cancer Straight Talk from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center brings together national experts and cancer patients to have straightforward, evidence-based conversations. Our mission is to educate and empower patients and their families to make the right decisions and live happier, healthier lives.

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