WCI #326: Finances for Doctors With a Terminal Illness

Aug 3, 2023

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ANECDOTE

Dr. McLauchlan’s Cancer Journey

Dr. Adam McLauchlan was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer with an EGFR mutation at age 33.\n- He manages it with a $17,000/month medication, ketogenic diet, exercise, and faith practices.

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Whole-Person Approach to Cancer

Manage cancer by focusing on whole-person care: medication, diet, exercise, sleep, and strong relationships.\n- Reduce stress and maintain a positive mindset to help keep diseases like cancer at bay.

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Prioritizing Family and Finances

After diagnosis, Dr. McLauchlan prioritized financial security for his family.\n- He focused on spending quality time with his children and teaching them about finances.

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Today we are talking with Dr. Adam Maclauchlan, a family medicine doc who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. He shares his inspiring story about how he is tackling this disease with a lot of love, grace and faith. He believes that leaning on God, strengthening family and patient relationships, living a healthy lifestyle and reducing stress are critical for overall health and wellness and are the reasons his cancer is being kept at bay. Dr. Maclauchlan is living a full life and making sure he is setting his family up for financial independence as quickly as possible. If you would like to chat with Adam, his email address is adammaclauchlan@gmail.com.

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