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.