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Someone Like Me – Your Cancer Community Podcast

Vanessa Mooney
Breast Cancer
Mental Health
Lung Cancer
Family Support
Chemotherapy
Prostate Cancer
Cancer
Grief
Bowel Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Cancer Diagnosis
Patient Advocacy
Healthcare Advocacy
Melanoma
Triple Positive Breast Cancer
PSA Testing
Covid-19
Support Networks
Treatment Side Effects
Mastectomy

Welcome to Someone Like Me – Your Cancer Community Podcast

I’m your host, Vanessa Mooney, a breast cancer survivor who created this space after going through it all myself.

I share real cancer stories — honest conversations with people affected by cancer and the family members who’ve walked beside them.

These are raw, emotional, and uplifting stories about what cancer really feels like — the fe... more

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Latest Episodes

Amy shares her experience of being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in her mid-30s, following a miscarriage and months of uncertainty around unexplained symptoms. Amy speaks openly about the shock of diagnosis, navigating stage three cancer, chemoth... more

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In this heartfelt episode, Trevor Glynn shares the heartbreaking journey of losing his son Eavan to bowel cancer at age 22, highlighting the importance of early detection and awareness. Trevor discusses Eavan's vibrant personality, the medic... more

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dan, a husband and father of two young boys, who was diagnosed at just 36 years of age with an extremely rare Stage 4 sarcoma. Sarcomas account for just 1% of all cancers, and Dan’s particular diagnosis is on... more

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This conversation shares Gillian’s heartfelt journey of living with lung cancer. She speaks gently and honestly about the moment she knew something was not right, the shock of diagnosis, and the difference between who she was before cancer a... more

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Recent Guests

Trevor Glynn
Father of Evan Glynn, bowel cancer survivor and advocate
Community advocate, fundraiser for bowel cancer research
Episode: Trevor Glynn – Eavan’s Story and Raising Awareness of Bowel Cancer
Michaela Dunphy
Guest sharing her and Dean's story
Partner of Dean, GBM advocate
Episode: Losing Her Husband Dean to Brain Cancer, Michaela’s Story
Ziva Cussen
Ambassador for Too Young to Be Heard; patient supporter with Breast Cancer Ireland
Too Young to Be Heard; Breast Cancer Ireland
Episode: Stage 4 breast cancer at just 21 - Ziva's Story
Karen Kruger
Guest sharing her breast cancer journey
Episode: Breast Cancer: Four Women, One Shared Journey
Avril Tierney
Guest sharing her breast cancer journey
Episode: Breast Cancer: Four Women, One Shared Journey
Martin Sweeney
Prostate cancer survivor and advocate
Episode: Prostate Cancer: Mental & Sexual Health – Martin’s Story
Olivia Carpenter
Breast cancer survivor and founder of Olivia's Gift
Episode: Olivia’s Breast Cancer Story & Her Dad’s Cancer Battle
Dr. Liz O'Riordan
A breast surgeon and cancer survivor sharing her journey with breast cancer.
Episode: Breast Surgeon Becomes Breast Cancer Patient: Dr. Liz O’Riordan
Ray Tobin
Husband of Mary Tobin, who shares their story of battling cancer together
Episode: Love, Loss, and Three Cancer Diagnoses – Ray Tells Mary’s Story

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Vanessa Mooney
Host of Someone Like Me – Your Cancer Community Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Raw, real and renewing

    Caring for oneself or for a loved one through a cancer experience can at times feel isolating. This podcast holds stories of hope -- not by detailing successful clinical treatments but because of the real people sharing raw truths. Somehow, one feels a little less alone as story after story proves the resilience of the human spirit to survive adversity; therein is renewal, by finding strength through those who have walked this path and now shine light on the way. Thank you for making this insp... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    straight average she
    United States2 months ago
  • Reassuring and knowledgeable

    What a great podcast lots of information about lots of different cancer’s and how different people deal with their diagnosis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patnat77
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Excellent

    Vanessa is a wonderful host - supportive, eloquent and knowledgeable. She puts her guests at ease and the discussions are both comforting and informative. Thank you Vanessa for this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elena-A
    Australia10 months ago

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The host creates a comforting, knowledgeable space that puts guests at ease and informs listeners without sugarcoating.
Listeners value the candid, real conversations that normalize cancer experiences and reduce isolation.
Guests' stories are heartening and informative, making complex cancer journeys feel manageable with community support.

Talking Points

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Brain Surgery to Thyroid, Salivary & Neck Lymph Cancer: Demelza’s Story
Q: How did you cope with the idea of losing your voice and what gave you the strength to push forward?
Seeing the support of my family, the realization that I still had some strength left, and a belief that even a partial voice could be worth fighting for kept me moving forward.
Losing Both Parents to Cancer: Caroline’s Story
Q: How did your dad's illness unfold and impact the family?
She describes her father's rapid decline from a bowel cancer diagnosis to death within about ten weeks, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges of caregiving and the family dynamics during his final days.
Losing Both Parents to Cancer: Caroline’s Story
Q: Caroline, what age was your mom when she died?
Caroline explains her mother died at 56, after a long five-year fight with ovarian cancer that involved multiple surgeries and intense hospitalizations.
Living with Lung Cancer- Gillian's Story
Q: But Gill, what was your treatment plan then?
The initial plan involved surgery to remove the tumor, followed by a period of recovery in hospital, during which I faced significant pain and uncertainty. Over time, more scans showed nodules, and the approach shifted to ongoing monitoring and exploring options with consultants, with emphasis on stability and quality of life.
Prostate Cancer: Mental & Sexual Health – Martin’s Story
Q: How did you find it all affected your mental health?
After my surgery, I experienced a significant mental health episode three months later, leading me to seek counseling and support, particularly from my partner.

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This show centers on real, intimate cancer stories from patients, survivors, family members, and advocates, with a strong emphasis on mental health, survivorship, and community support. Episodes frequently explore the emotional toll of diagnosis, treatment, and caregiving, alongside practical topics like advocacy, fundraising, and resources for navigating healthcare systems. A notable strength is the creator's first-hand experience as a cancer survivor, which helps foster a supportive, non-judgmental space for sharing difficult journeys and celebrating resilience. Potential listeners will likely relate if they're seeking honest, hopeful conversations that acknowledge fear and grief while emphasizing connection and practical steps forward.

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1. Trevor Glynn
2. Michaela Dunphy
3. Ziva Cussen
4. Karen Kruger
5. Avril Tierney
6. Martin Sweeney
7. Olivia Carpenter
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