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.
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.
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Ray Tobin a husband and father who shares the heartbreaking and inspiring story of his wife, Mary.
Mary was first diagnosed with primary breast cancer and got the all clear. But soon after, she was diagnosed with two more separate primary cancers. It was one fight after another — scans, treatments, second opinions and through it all, Mary kept going.
She sadly passed away just 13 months ago.
Ray speaks honestly about the reality of navigating the healthcare system, pushing for answers, and the emotional toll of watching the person you love face battle after battle.
This is a story of love, loss, and unbelievable strength.
Grab a cuppa, and tune in.
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