🌟 Spotlight Episode: Anne’s Story 🌟

This week on Let’s Talk Fng Cancer*, we spotlight Anne — a triple positive breast cancer survivor with an incredible story of strength and healing.

Anne began her treatment right at the start of COVID, enduring her diagnosis during one of the most isolating times imaginable. After completing treatment, she faced another life-altering challenge: a divorce.

Through it all, Anne found her path forward. She embraced therapy, focused on her health, and — during recovery — discovered the sport of curling, which gave her both joy and community. Today, she’s standing stronger than ever, with a powerful message about resilience and rebuilding life after cancer.

Her journey shows us that survivorship is about more than getting through treatment — it’s about finding new strength, purpose, and connection. 💪✨

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In this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Fng Cancer*, Colette and Julia sit down with Karen, who was diagnosed in April 2024 with lymphoma of the brain. What followed was months of intensive chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant at Stanford, and the battle of a lifetime.

Karen courageously shares her journey — from the frightening first symptoms to the shock of diagnosis, the grueling treatment process, and ultimately celebrating her one-year remission anniversary. She opens up about:

• How her diagnosis was discovered after unusual tremors led to an MRI
• The impact of treatment on her independence, daily life, and family
• Her visualization techniques during chemo that gave her strength and hope
• The importance of her medical team, her grandchildren, and her work “babies” in keeping her fighting spirit alive
• The emotional shift of going from “cancer patient” to reclaiming her life after treatment

Karen’s story is one of resilience, gratitude, and the power of never giving up.

🎧 Tune in for this inspiring conversation — and a reminder to celebrate every milestone, no matter how small.

Resources for Listeners:

• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Lymphoma of the Brain
• American Cancer Society – Understanding Brain Lymphoma
• CancerCare – Support Services for Lymphoma Patients
• Stanford Health Care – Stem Cell Transplant Information

💪 Six years cancer-free… but the fight never really ends.

This week on Let’s Talk Fng Cancer*, we sit down with Tammy — a Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer survivor — who opens up about the real life of survivorship.

She shares the raw truth most people don’t talk about:

⚡ Neuropathy that doesn’t go away

🌫 Brain fog that lingers

💔 Loss of strength, independence, and at times, autonomy

Tammy’s story is one of resilience, honesty, and shining light on the side of cancer that continues long after the last treatment.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation that survivors everywhere need you to hear.

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In this deeply honest August Spotlight conversation, Tammy shares:

• The ongoing challenges of neuropathy, brain fog, and physical weakness
• The emotional toll of losing independence at times
• How survivorship is not a finish line, but a lifelong journey
• What she wishes more people understood about “life after cancer”

Tammy’s story is a powerful reminder that while the diagnosis may be in the past, the impact lasts forever — and survivors deserve support every step of the way.

🎧 Tune in to hear a survivor’s truth and why we must keep talking about what comes after treatment.

This week’s Professionals episode is a powerful and emotional collaboration with the remarkable Charlotte Bayala creator and host of The Cancer Caregiver Podcast.

Together, we’re giving voice to the truths caregivers often carry but rarely say out loud — the fear, the grief, the quiet resilience, and the love that stretches through even the hardest days.

This episode is raw, reflective, and full of insight for anyone in the cancer space — whether you’re a patient, a caregiver, or both.

Charlotte Bayala is a cancer caregiver advocate, breathwork coach, and the creator of the award nominated The Cancer Caregiver Podcast, a show dedicated to supporting the emotional and mental health of caregivers navigating a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Drawing from over a decade of personal caregiving experience and more than 12 years as a yoga and meditation teacher, Charlotte helps caregivers prioritize their well-being with practical, compassionate tools they can actually use, especially on the hardest days.

Whether through her guided breathing meditations, workshops, or powerful storytelling, Charlotte brings a calm, grounded voice to caregiving conversations that are often overlooked. She’s on a mission to change how we support the people who are holding everything, and everyone, together.

Links:

www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com

Offers:

The Scanxiety Toolkit

www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com/tool

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🎙️ Episode 77 – Let’s Talk F*ng Cancer with Christine Kalafus

Author. Advocate. Cancer survivor. Truth-teller.

In this powerful episode, Christine Kalafus—writer of the forthcoming memoir FLOOD—shares her journey from delivering twins and a tumor, to navigating the silence and medical dismissal that followed.

She pulls back the curtain on what so many women face: being told "it’s nothing" when it’s absolutely something.

🗣️ Christine’s story is about resilience, reclaiming your voice, and refusing to be dismissed.

📚 Tune in for a conversation that challenges, empowers, and stays with you.

🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts.

#LTFC #LetsTalkFngCancer #ChristineKalafus #FLOODMemoir #CancerAdvocate #MedicalBias #WomenInMedicine #PodcastDrop

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Today on the Let’s Talk F*ng Cancer podcast– Professionals episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Chami Saks, the heart and soul behind Serenity Wig Salon in Pittsburgh, PA!

Chami Saks:

-Started Serenity in her basement for Orthodox Jewish women—and it grew into a top-tier salon serving cancer patients, those with alopecia, transgender clients, and more

-Today, about 90% of her clients are facing hair loss due to chemo, alopecia, trans journeys, and medical hair loss—not just religious reasons

-Creator of the bespoke “Lola” line, named for her Holocaust-survivor grandmother, made with ethically-sourced, full human‑hair and totally customizable

We dig into

-Her inspiring journey from basement hair sessions to an inclusive salon on Murray Ave.

-The real talk on identity, empowerment, and how a good hair day can mean everything.

-Warm, fun, deeply human conversations—and yes, we’ll laugh too.

Chami’s been spotlighted in major media like People Magazine and E! News—we’ll unpack what makes her story resonate on a national stage!

Find Serenity Wig Salon and read about Chami's journey below

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This week on the Let’s Talk Fng Cancer* "Spotlight" episode, we’re honored to share the incredible story of Lauren — a 15-year cancer thriver who went from Stage 2 to Stage 4 and never let it break her spirit. 💪💖

Lauren’s journey is one of grit, grace, and radical honesty. She opens up about the highs, the heartbreaks, and what it really means to keep choosing life — again and again — even when the odds are stacked against you.

Her voice is raw. Her truth is powerful. And her story is one you don’t want to miss.

🎧 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform.

#LetsTalkFingCancer #CancerThriver #Stage4DoesntDefineMe #RealTalkRealStories #CancerCommunity #PodcastSpotlight #BreastCancer

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