The Funny Things About Cancer
Podcast Description
A cancer diagnosis is devastating. I know. I had one in 2023. Cancer might have pulled the first punch, but I am getting the last laugh. There are so many weird things that are associated with a cancer diagnosis and treatments. This podcast is meant to bring that bit of levity to light.
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Focused on the lighter side of cancer experiences, the show explores themes such as treatment side effects, the stigma surrounding certain diagnoses, and the importance of humor in difficult times, with episodes featuring anecdotes about unusual uses for everyday items post-diagnosis and discussions on support group dynamics.
A cancer diagnosis is devastating. I know. I had one in 2023. Cancer might have pulled the first punch, but I am getting the last laugh. There are so many weird things that are associated with a cancer diagnosis and treatments. This podcast is meant to bring that bit of levity to light.
This episode finds humor in the unexpected side effects of cancer treatment — forced menopause (“heropause”), night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings, weight changes, and adult-onset acne — and how laughter helped cope.
It also touches on male symptoms like andropause through a patient story, the practical challenges of sweating and dehydration, and how treatment and community support made the experience more bearable.
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