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What Cancer Taught Poet Mark Nepo | SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network
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Mark Nepo — 2013
After three years, two cycles of cancer and an aggressive series of chemotherapy, poet Mark Nepo's body was weak and broken. Still, he could feel his spirit growing stronger, his perspective shifting and his heart opening wider. See more...
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After three years, two cycles of cancer and an aggressive series of chemotherapy, poet Mark Nepo's body was weak and broken. Still, he could feel his spirit growing stronger, his perspective shifting and his heart opening wider. Watch as Mark shares the biggest lessons he learned during his battle with cancer.
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