Someone Like Me – Your Cancer Community
Someone Like Me – Your Cancer Community
Podcast Description
In this first episode, I’m sharing my story - from cancer survivor to podcast creator and founder of Someone Like Me, your Cancer Community App. I talk about what I went through, why I created this space, and what it means to build something that truly supports people through one of the hardest times in their lives.I talk about being diagnosed with breast cancer, just months after my sister was diagnosed with lung cancer. I open up about losing our mam to cancer, what it felt like to go through treatment without her, and the loneliness that came with it, even when you’ve got people around you.This episode is honest. I also explain what the Someone Like Me app is all about -a FREE app launching soon that connects people affected by cancer with real support, one-on-one connection, wellness resources, and a space to share your story.There’s also a dedicated section for spouses, family, and friends - because cancer doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed, it touches everyone around them.If you’ve ever felt like no one really gets what you’re going through - this is for you.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on cancer experiences, emotional resilience, and community support, with episodes spotlighting personal stories such as dealing with breast and lung cancer diagnoses, navigating treatment challenges, and exploring the impact of cancer on family dynamics. For instance, episodes delve into themes of loss through the story of Ray sharing his wife Mary's multiple cancer diagnoses and highlight the importance of second opinions as discussed by Veronica during her chemotherapy experience.
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.
In this December mini-episode, Vanessa talks about why this month can feel heavier, especially for those living with cancer, survivors, and anyone grieving someone they love.
She reflects on her own Christmas Eve diagnosis, childhood memories, the ache of missing her mam, and that strange feeling when the world is buzzing with festive energy but you don’t feel any of it.
Vanessa speaks honestly about the loneliness that can show up in December, the five stages of grief that many people still move through even long after treatment ends, and the emotional “rollercoaster” of scans, fear, hope, and healing.
This episode is for anyone who is struggling, surviving, or just trying to get through the days.
Vanessa also gives a glimpse into Season 2 of the podcast and thanks this growing community for helping make cancer a little less lonely.
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