When cancer enters your life, so much changes — including your relationships. In this episode of Slightly Radiated: Fully Human, we talk honestly about the surprising shifts in our personal connections during and after cancer. Some people vanish without explanation, unable to walk alongside us. Others we haven’t seen in years suddenly reappear with unexpected kindness. And then there are those extraordinary friends and family who go far beyond what we could have imagined, offering practical help, emotional presence, and unconditional care.
We also talk about language. What words were helpful and lifted us up, and why some words unintentionally miss the mark. We also explore how cancer can deepen intimacy, how vulnerability transforms relationships, and why some bonds don’t survive the journey.
If you’ve ever wondered why your social landscape feels so different after cancer, or how to support someone in a way that truly helps, this conversation is for you.
Rebecca: www.womenbeyondcancer.co
Monica: www.perudaskincare.com
