Share Your Story: Barbara Vercruysse

<p>Barbara Vercruysse is a life coach. After surviving stage 4 skin cancer at 32, she decided to live her second life to the fullest. After running a construction business for 18 years, Barbara now dedicates herself to her true passion now: guiding people through deep transformations.</p> <p>00:46: After running a construction business for 18 years, Barbara now dedicates herself to her true passion guiding people through deep transformations. </p> <ul><li>02:52: My husband who is a lawyer was also combining that with being the salesperson in my business. </li><li>05:05: We got the results; it's melanoma and it is very deep. </li><li>07:16: The first night in the hospital was the first time since the birth of my children that I was without kids.</li><li>09:14: When I had my second surgery, I was practically told I had six more months.</li><li>11:05: I didn’t realize how far the cancer was. </li><li>14:33: Where did that knowledge or that idea that you needed to have a positive mindset, where did that come from? </li><li>16:23: I have the best of relationships and it made me who I am. </li><li>18:13: No, I will not die. </li><li>20:14: I started reading books on spirituality, psychology, human behavior self-development.</li><li>22:38: I survived the stage four cancer to end up here. </li><li>24:36: What was your worst moment during that time?</li><li>26:53: What was your best moment? </li><li>28:04: What is one thing that you wish you had known at the very beginning of your cancer journey?</li><li>30:40: Instead of getting out of the thunderstorm, learn how to dance in the rain. </li><li>32:44: If you could only change one thing in the health care system in Belgium, what would it be and why? </li><li>34:23: Thriver Rapid Fire Questions </li><li>35:15: Aside from Cancer U, what is one resource that you would recommend for cancer patients and caregivers?</li></ul> <p>Resources</p> <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-vercruysse-431027113/" target="_blank">Barbara on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a hr