Episode 10
Things we don't say out loud after cancer
This episode is about the things we don't say out loud after cancer treatment. Steph is joined by Sophia Javeri to talk about the quiet pressure that can follow treatment - the pressure to be okay, fear of burdening others and the thoughts that can feel difficult to say out loud.
Sophia shares why she often kept her thoughts to herself and the conversations she wishes she'd had with friends and family. Together, they discuss managing fear of recurrence, adjusting expectations, living with lower energy and the mindset shifts and practical changes that helped Sophia through difficult days.
The conversation also looks at the small acts of support that made the biggest difference to her and how friends and family can help someone feel seen, understood and less alone.
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Together they explore the things many people experience after cancer but rarely say out loud:
• The fear that can linger after treatment
• Why "I'm fine" often isn't the whole truth
• Grieving the person you were before cancer
• The pressure to feel grateful all the time
• Why treatment ending can feel surprisingly unsettling
• How friends and family can truly support someone after cancer
We hope this conversation helps you feel a little less alone in the thoughts you may have been carrying quietly. And if you're supporting someone after cancer, you'll come away with a better understanding of their experience and practical ideas for how to support them.
Useful Links
Rebuilding your life after cancer coaching programme - Life after Cancer
Peer support and workshops - Life after Cancer
Using visualisation to write your post cancer story - Life after Cancer
Workshop: Exploring identity after cancer - Life after Cancer
Workshop: Prioritising what really matters after cancer - Life after Cancer
Disclaimer
The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you have any concerns about your health or notice any new or worsening symptoms, please contact your GP or your medical team.
Statements made by Sophia are based on her personal experience and are anecdotal.
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This podcast shares experiences and perspectives on life after cancer.
It is not medical advice and cannot replace support from your healthcare team.
Some conversations may bring up strong feelings. If you need additional support,
consider reaching out to someone you trust, your GP, or your oncology team.
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