The Cancer Cipher, Sharon Speaks
The Cancer Cipher is a term I started to use once I was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer spread to my bones because it was difficult to understand all of the information concerning my diagnoses. I felt overwhelmed, stressed, and on emotional overload trying to understand all of the aspects of my cancer diagnosis. Therefore, my goal and mission with this Podcast are to help and encourage people as we all navigate through this cancer journey by:
* Helping people by providing insights on living with breast cancer through personal stories and experiences
* Discuss breast cancer basics and advanced knowledge
* Preventative health and life strategies while understanding medical treatments
* Explore and decipher aspects of what the Cancer Cipher means
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon Speaks
Season 2, Episode 5 The Elements of Kindness Toward Cancer Patients
Welcome back to the podcast. I’m Sharon, and today we’re stepping into a space that’s tender, powerful, and deeply human. If you’ve ever wondered what kindness really looks like in the face of cancer—not the kind that’s wrapped in clichés or quick fixes, but the kind that sits quietly beside someone in their pain—this episode is for you.
I’ve seen firsthand how the smallest gestures can carry the most significant weight. A warm meal. A silent hug. A text that says, 'I’m thinking of you. These moments don’t cure cancer—but they do something just as important. They remind us we’re not alone.
So today, we’re exploring the elements of kindness that genuinely matter to cancer patients. Not just what to say—but how to show up. How to honor their humanity. How to be a steady light in a storm that no one chooses.
Whether you’re a caregiver, a friend, or someone walking this journey yourself, I hope this episode offers comfort, clarity, and maybe even a little healing.
Let’s begin.