At just 20 years old, Harry Greaney was told he had synovial sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. He’s battled it not once, not twice, but three times. When doctors could no longer save his arm, Harry had to undergo an amputation - a life-changing moment that would break most people.
But not Harry. Just weeks after surgery, he was already back training and even preparing for a powerlifting competition. His story is one of courage, resilience, and perspective - from managing phantom limb pain to finding motivation through fitness, and showing that discipline beats comfort every time.
This is a powerful story about choosing gratitude, strength, and comeback energy - no matter what life throws your way.
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00:00 – Introduction & Harry’s Story
03:15 – First Symptoms and Cancer Diagnosis
07:40 – Facing Synovial Sarcoma & Life-Changing Decisions
12:25 – Radiation and Chemotherapy: Staying Active Through Treatment
17:10 – Choosing Amputation: How Harry Made the Call
21:45 – Recovery and Phantom Limb Pain
26:30 – Returning to Training with One Arm
32:05 – Powerlifting Goals and Adaptive Fitness
36:50 – Mental Health, Gratitude & Finding Purpose
41:20 – Advice for Anyone Going Through Hard Times
45:05 – Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Harry
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