Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne explores a perspective rarely discussed in the cancer community: the desire some individuals have to keep their cancer journey completely private. After three decades of openly living with Stage IV cancer, Saranne shares a powerful encounter with a woman at a recent support event who prefers not to talk about her cancer at all—not with friends, family, or even herself. Saranne reflects on this “drive by” approach to cancer, comparing it to simply getting through treatment quickly and moving on without discussion. In this episode, Saranne challenges the prevailing focus on open dialogue and support groups, and asks listeners to consider the validity and importance of every person’s unique way of processing cancer.2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series FinalistRanked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025. Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents and features over 420+ original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg. To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/ Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne

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