When it comes to Cancer, survivorship begins on the day of diagnosis and continues through treatment, recovery, and beyond. But mastering survival comes with its own set of physical, emotional, and social challenges. That’s where we can help.
In this weekly series Journalist and 2x cancer survivor Loriana Hernández Aldama talks with notable experts and other survivors to help you navigate the complicated road all survivors must travel.
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When it comes to Cancer, survivorship begins on the day of diagnosis and continues through treatment, recovery, and beyond. But mastering survival comes with its own set of physical, emotional, and social challenges. That’s where we can help.
In this weekly series Journalist and 2x cancer survivor Loriana Hernández Aldama talks with notable experts and other survivors to help you navigate the complicated road all survivors must travel.
Ann Brown on the Emotional Weight and Hidden Realities of Caregiving
Stage Free
45 minutes
1 week ago
Ann Brown on the Emotional Weight and Hidden Realities of Caregiving
In this raw and heartfelt episode, Ann Brown, Chief Marketing Officer for ArmorUp For Life®, shares her deeply personal story of being a caregiver for her husband during his cancer journey. From sleepless nights and emotional exhaustion to the quiet strength that comes from love, Ann opens up about the hidden realities of caregiving — and how the experience forever changes relationships, identity, and perspective.
This candid conversation explores the toll, resilience, and grace that define what it truly means to love someone through cancer.
Because cancer doesn’t just happen to one person — it happens to everyone who loves them.
Helpful Links for Caregivers:
American Cancer Society – Caregiver Support
https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services.html
CancerCare – Caregiver Resources
https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/caregiving
National Cancer Institute – Caring for the Caregiver
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/caring-for-the-caregiver
00:00 Welcome & The Overlooked Role of the Caregiver01:57 Dual Perspectives: Sister and Spouse03:03 Calm in the Storm, Crumbling Inside05:41 The Practical and Emotional Weight of Advocacy07:21 George’s Diagnosis and the Shift to Survival Mode10:10 When It All Blows Up13:23 Taking the Reins as Caregiver and Advocate15:26 Navigating Love and Control in a Marriage Under Stress17:29 The Caregiver’s Guilt and Isolation19:46 Resentment, Rage, and Emotional Whiplash21:03 Burnout and the Struggle to Ask for Help25:40 Hidden Emotional Challenges of Caregiving27:59 Wave the Flag: You’re Not Alone29:33 Advocating for Yourself in Medical Appointments32:45 Communication Beyond the Illness34:50 Growth, Gratitude, and Family Support37:19 The Ambiguity of the Journey39:53 Community Resources and Asking for Help42:13 Final Thoughts: Don’t Wait to Offer Help
Stage Free
When it comes to Cancer, survivorship begins on the day of diagnosis and continues through treatment, recovery, and beyond. But mastering survival comes with its own set of physical, emotional, and social challenges. That’s where we can help.
In this weekly series Journalist and 2x cancer survivor Loriana Hernández Aldama talks with notable experts and other survivors to help you navigate the complicated road all survivors must travel.
