Happiness is something that can be difficult to find in life, no matter what. Having an uncommon cancer can make it infinitely harder. In this episode of NETWise, we’re going to talk about what happiness means, and how cancer can affect the way we think about it. We’ll also talk about the things we all can do to be more resilient.

NET specialists included in this episode

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James A. Bibb, PhD

James A. Bibb, PhD is a researcher at the University of Arizona College of Health Sciences.   Dr. Bibb’s research focuses on basic and translational research exploring the molecular mechanisms of intracellular signal transduction in health and disease. His work on the regulation of dopamine neurotransmission was cited in the Nobel Prize in Physiology for Medicine in 2000. 

Robin Lockridge, Ph.D

Robin Lockridge, Ph.D. is a neuropsychologist at the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health with expertise in the clinical assessment of pediatric cognitive, neurodevelopmental, and neuropsychological disorders as well as children and youth program development. Dr. Lockridge works with the Adult Rare Tumor Network.  

Kevin Payne, Ph.D

Kevin Payne, Ph.D. is a social psychologist and is the founder of an organization,  Your Life Lived Well, LLC.,  dedicated to helping people thrive with the challenges of chronic illness.

Lori Wiener, Ph.D

Lori Wiener, Ph.D., DCSW, LCSW-C is a clinical social worker. She directs the psychosocial support and research program at the National Cancer Institute.

Thank you to Burt Rosen and Nancy Lewis for sharing their neuroendocrine cancer stories and personal perspectives.
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