Welcome back to The Cancer Chronicles, where nothing’s off-limits—not even poop talk (you knew it was coming).
This episode is part confessional, part comedy of errors, and part love letter to the human body.
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In this episode, I share what it’s really like to go in for a post-cancer surveillance scan—physically, emotionally, and yes, gastrointestinally. From a surprise iodine flush to two emergency stops at Walmart, it’s a story about healing, humility, and how even our bowels have something to teach us about surrender.
You’ll also hear me unpack the difference between worry, anxiety, and concern—and why understanding those nuances has been one of the biggest lessons in my recovery. (Spoiler: the grown-up me expresses concern, the little girl me freaks out.)
We’ll end with a gentle nudge toward kindness—especially for the parts of you that are still healing, still tired, or still learning to trust that you’re okay.
Mentions & Moments:
First clear CT scan (🎉 cancer-free and on surveillance!)
The joy of clean Walmart bathrooms and anonymous humanity
The weird comfort of the Walmart radio station
Talking to my therapist about intestinal compassion
What it means to let the “adult you” take the wheel when anxiety hits
Takeaway:
Be kind—to your intestines, to your mind, and to the messy, miraculous body that’s still doing its best. Healing isn’t tidy. But it can still be holy (and even a little bit funny).
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