Introducing Say More’s “The C-Word: Stories of Cancer”

In the first episode of "The C-Word, Stories of Cancer" miniseries on the "Say More" podcast, host Shirley Leung interviews herself, reflecting on her breast cancer diagnosis eight years prior. She discusses her initial reaction, influenced by her grandmother's death from the same disease, and the decision to keep her diagnosis private. Shirley recounts the experience of receiving the diagnosis, the type of cancer she had (DCIS), her treatment, and her emotional journey, including the difficulty in telling her mother and her experience at Dana-Farber. The episode also features a conversation with her oncologist, Dr. Anne Partridge, who emphasizes the importance of addressing the mental and emotional well-being of cancer patients. Shirley shares how cancer has changed her perspective and expresses hope that future generations will view cancer differently, focusing on its treatable aspects rather than fear.