Someone Like Me – Your Cancer Community Podcast
Welcome to Someone Like Me – Your Cancer Community Podcast
I’m your host, Vanessa Mooney, a breast cancer survivor who created this space after going through it all myself.
Each week, I share real cancer stories — honest conversations with people affected by cancer and the family members who’ve walked beside them.
These are raw, emotional, and uplifting stories about what cancer really feels like — the fear, the grief, the shock, the strength, and the unexpected moments that somehow get you through it.
I’m also launching Someone Like Me – Your Cancer Community App, a place for support, connection, and shared cancer stories for anyone affected by cancer.
Main Sponsor: Breast Cancer Ireland
This podcast is for anyone who has ever thought:
“No one gets what I’m going through.”
We do. And you’re not alone anymore.
💚 Let’s make cancer a little less lonely together.
Someone Like Me – Your Cancer Community Podcast
Losing Both Parents to Cancer: Caroline’s Story
In this heartfelt episode of 'Someone Like Me', Caroline Corcoran shares her profound journey of loss, having lost both her parents to cancer. She recounts the struggles, the emotional toll, and the lessons learned through her experiences. The conversation delves into the impact of cancer on families, the challenges of caregiving, and the importance of seeking support. Caroline also discusses her involvement in charity work, channeling her grief into helping others affected by cancer.
Takeaways
- Cancer affects the entire family, not just the individual.
- Navigating a loved one's cancer journey can be overwhelming.
- The importance of advocating for loved ones in medical settings.
- Grief can bring families closer together, despite the circumstances.
- Planning for end-of-life care can provide peace of mind.
- The emotional toll of watching a loved one suffer is profound.
- Finding purpose in grief can lead to positive outcomes.
- It's essential to talk about death and dying openly.
- Early detection of cancer can save lives.
- Support systems are crucial for those dealing with loss.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Grief and Loss
01:52
The Journey Begins: A Mother's Diagnosis
05:21
Navigating Treatment and Family Dynamics
10:00
Coping with Terminal Illness
14:02
The Final Days and Farewell
18:14
Life After Loss: Grieving and Moving Forward
19:12
Navigating Grief: The Loss of Loved Ones
28:50
Coping with Loss: The Aftermath of Grief
31:18
Turning Grief into Action: Charity Work and Legacy
37:10
Vanessa-Outro.mp3