In this final episode of Season 1, I sit down with Karen Kruger, Avril Tierney, and Niamh Noonan to talk openly about life with breast cancer. We share the shock of diagnosis, the physical and emotional toll of treatment, and what it feels like to face life afterwards. We talk about fear of recurrence, body image, relationships, and the personal choices involved in treatment and surgery. We also explore self-love, coping strategies, and the comfort of connecting with others who truly understa...
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In this final episode of Season 1, I sit down with Karen Kruger, Avril Tierney, and Niamh Noonan to talk openly about life with breast cancer. We share the shock of diagnosis, the physical and emotional toll of treatment, and what it feels like to face life afterwards. We talk about fear of recurrence, body image, relationships, and the personal choices involved in treatment and surgery. We also explore self-love, coping strategies, and the comfort of connecting with others who truly understa...
Living with Stage 4: Brendan’s Bowel Cancer Journey
Someone Like Me – Your Cancer Community Podcast
32 minutes
1 month ago
Living with Stage 4: Brendan’s Bowel Cancer Journey
I had a great chat with Breandán Ó Maoldúin, who opens up about his personal journey with bowel cancer (also known as colon cancer) and Lynch syndrome, a hereditary genetic condition that increases cancer risk. Diagnosed at the age of 35, Breandán shares the emotional and physical challenges he’s faced - from treatment and recovery to managing long-term side effects. He speaks openly about the importance of mental-health support, community, and raising awareness around genetic cancers. Throug...
Someone Like Me – Your Cancer Community Podcast
In this final episode of Season 1, I sit down with Karen Kruger, Avril Tierney, and Niamh Noonan to talk openly about life with breast cancer. We share the shock of diagnosis, the physical and emotional toll of treatment, and what it feels like to face life afterwards. We talk about fear of recurrence, body image, relationships, and the personal choices involved in treatment and surgery. We also explore self-love, coping strategies, and the comfort of connecting with others who truly understa...