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Cancer Out Loud: The CancerCare PodcastAuthor: CancerCare
Everyones experience with cancer is unique, but you dont have to face it alone. Cancer Out Loud brings you conversations with people living with cancer, caregivers, survivors, family members, and those who have lost loved ones. No matter where you are in your journey, Cancer Out Loud is here to offer guidance, support, and hope. Cancer Out Loud is part of CancerCare, the leading national nonprofit providing free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer. Listen and learn more at cancercare.org/canceroutloud. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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77. How We Got Through It Together
Tuesday, 3 February, 2026
We would love to hear from you! Please share your thoughts or episode ideas at canceroutloud@cancercare.org or leave a comment on this episode!Please follow, rate and share Cancer Out Loud to help others find strength and support through our community.SummaryIn this episode of Cancer Care Out Loud, CancerCare Social Worker Hayley Feuchs speaks with Marija and her daughter Tara about their journey through a Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis and treatment. They discuss the challenges of diagnosis, the importance of advocating for yourself in the medical system, and the support they received from family, friends, and the community. Tara shares her experiences of maintaining normalcy during treatment, the emotional dynamics within their family, and the coping strategies that helped them navigate this difficult time. They also address misconceptions about cancer, the anxiety surrounding scans, and offer advice to families facing similar challenges.TakeawaysThe journey to diagnosis can be long and frustrating.Advocating for oneself is crucial in the medical system.Building a support network is essential for emotional health.Maintaining a routine can help create a sense of normalcy during treatment.Friends can provide unexpected support during difficult times.Family dynamics can shift, leading to closer relationships.Coping strategies can include humor and finding joy in small moments.Difficult conversations about cancer are often necessary but challenging.Misconceptions about cancer can lead to misunderstandings about the experience.Managing scanxiety is a common challenge for patients and caregivers.
