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The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEp 20, What is Your Excuse?The Cancer Cipher Sharon Speaks podcast takes a twist, and Sharon discusses how she has regained her joy, but at the cost of realizing, "What is Your Excuse?" Sharon breaks down some of the reasons she has given excuses and how they affect her while living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, spread to her bones. People often give excuses for various reasons, and these excuses usually reveal something more profound than just an attempt to avoid responsibility. She strategically adds biblical references that elevate the podcast to a whole different level. Please like, subscribe, follow, comment, and share this...2025-08-0245 min
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksSeason 2, Episode 2 How to Apply for Your SSA Permanent Disability Pt. 2Welcome back to the Cancer Cipher Sharon Speaks podcast. Sharon is grateful to be able to start a second season after a much-needed rest and refresh. Going forward, she will have guests joining the podcast to share their stories, but this episode is a continuation of episode 1, How to Apply for Your SSA Permanent Disability. It is a topic of discussion for anyone dealing with a chronic to death illness, notably, on how to apply correctly and deal with the frustration of being denied. Sharon is sharing her experience and resource, www.SSA.gov, to help her listeners with the...2025-08-0149 min
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksSeason 2, Episode 1 How to Apply for SSA Permanent Disability Pt. 1Welcome back to Season 2, episode 1 of the Cancer Cipher Sharon Speaks podcast. Now that Sharon has gained the courage to talk about living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, spread to bone, the mission of this podcast is being fulfilled. A doctor told Sharon that she should be dead by now, but she is still alive, so she is sharing her story to help other people. No one gives you a handbook telling you what to expect when you have cancer, so it is her mission to help people learn to be their own advocate and learn how to survive...2025-07-3143 min
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEp. 19 Hospice Care, Do You Really Know What It Means?My name is Sharon, and I have finally gained the courage to talk about living with stage IV metastatic breast cancer spread to my bones. A doctor told me that I should be dead by now, but I am still here, so I am sharing my story to help others. Moreover, I named the podcast The Cancer Cipher, Sharon Speaks, because no one gives you a handbook and tells you what to expect when you receive a breast cancer diagnosis. Therefore, my mission is to help people learn how to be their own advocate and learn how to navigate...2025-06-2845 min
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEp 18, Breast Cancer Risk FactorsIn this episode, Sharon continues sharing her story and cancer experiences. Additionally, she discusses the various cancer risks you should know. I am not a physician, but we all understand that our environment, the food we eat, and risk factors beyond our control all contribute to a cancer diagnosis even in the most healthy people. My source for this podcast is the BCRF Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Always do your research and gain an understanding if you have been diagnosed with cancer. Please like, subscribe, follow, comment, and share this information to continue to build this community and help p...2025-06-2538 min
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEpisode 17 Pt. 2 Terms That Help to Clarify a Cancer DiagnosisWelcome back to the Cancer Cipher Sharon Speaks podcast. Sharon is living with stage IV metastatic breast cancer spread to many areas of bone. She is on a mission to help people gain a better understanding of cancer by discussing different terminology and how to set expectations concerning treatments, diagnosis, and decision-making. Sharon has a passion for research and sharing good sources. Sources used today are from Breastcancer.org, the National Cancer Institute, and an article written by Jamie DePolo | Reviewed by Jennifer L. Armstrong, MD & Brian Wojciechowski, MD.2025-06-2232 min
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEp. 16 Terms to Help Clarify a Cancer DiagnosisWelcome back to the Cancer Cipher Sharon Speaks podcast. Sharon is living with stage IV metastatic breast cancer spread to many areas of bone. She is on a mission to help people gain a better understanding of cancer by discussing different terminology and how to set expectations concerning treatments, diagnosis, and decision-making. Sharon has a passion for research and sharing good sources. Resources used today are from Breastcancer.org, the National Cancer Institute, and an article written by Jamie DePolo | Reviewed by Jennifer L. Armstrong, MD & Brian Wojciechowski, MD2025-05-3036 min
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEp 14 How Does Estrogen Affect My Mental Health with CancerWelcome to the Cancer Cipher Sharon Speaks Podcast. In this episode Sharon continues sharing her personal story and experiences with Stage 4 metastatic Breast cancer. Additionally, she discusses how the hormone Estrogen affects the mental health of cancer patients. This informative episode will help people to understand why it is important to understand why they need to know the more about how Estrogen works in their bodies, and how cancer treatments can lower the production of this vital hormone and why. #cancer #podcast #breastcancer #womenshealth #storytime #estrogen2025-05-2749 min
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEp.15 Cancer Can Not Steal My JoyWelcome back to the Cancer Cipher Sharon Speaks. Today, Sharon is discussing the dynamic difference between joy and denial when it comes to a cancer diagnosis. She is also continuing her mission of telling her story of living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Please take a moment to like, subscribe, follow, share, and comment so we can continue to build this community and share good information to help people. Now, let's join Sharon for today's message. #podcast #cancer #breastcancer #storytelling, #mentalhealthawareness2025-05-2737 min
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEp. 13 How Does Breast Cancer Affect My Mental HealthWelcome back to The Cancer Cipher Sharon Speaks podcast. Sharon is continuing to share her story and experiences of living with stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Sharon is sharing how cancer has affected her mental health. Please take time to like, follow, comment, subscribe and share this podcast, so we can continue to build this community. Let's join Sharon for today's message. 2025-05-2737 min
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEp. 10 Get Your Life In OrderWelcome back to the Cancer Cipher, Sharon Speaks podcast where Sharon is sharing her cancer journey with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer spread to her bones. In this episode, Sharon is discussing how to Get Your Life in Order concerning things of business. If something happened to you today, would you be prepared with your insurance, finances, end of life wishes, and many other areas? Please take time to listen to this podcast and learn some of the things that may help you. Take the time to follow, like and share this podcast with those who it could help.2025-05-2738 min
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEp. 12 What is NeuropathyWelcome to The Cancer Cipher, Sharon Speaks podcast. Our host Sharon is on a mission to help people by sharing her diagnosis and living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer spread to her bones. She believes that by sharing her experiences and encouraging people to do research about their own diagnosis, her listeners will gain a greater understanding of their personal health conditions. Let's join Sharon for today's episode. Some of her resources are: The Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy2025-05-2737 min
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEpisode 11, The Importance of Care Takers, The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksIn this eleventh podcast episode, Sharon continues to share her experiences of living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, and how care takers make the difference with her care. Additionally, Sharon discusses the importance of care takers and how they benefit those they care for. Notably, that care takers are compassionate, empathetic, and selfless, as well as, how maintaining a work-life balance can be very challenging. Please take time to listen and like, subscribe, share, follow, and comment.2025-05-0644 min
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEpisode 4, The Cancer Cipher, Sharon Speaks (Audio) Technical Description of my DiagnosisWelcome back to the Cancer Cipher Sharon Speaks Podcast. Our host Sharon has an informative and intriguing show for you today. If you are a first-time listener, please like and subscribe so you can have access to the previous shows. Sharon is on a mission to openly, because she no longer carries the guilt and shame of having a cancer diagnosis. Most importantly, she has developed a passion for helping people with her story, and where her journey has brought her. Here are a few cancer resources: American Cancer Society, Breastcancer.org, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, National Breast C...2025-04-2840 min
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEpisode 7 The Cancer Cipher Sharon Speaks, Living Better with CancerWelcome back to the Cancer Cipher Sharon Speaks podcast with your host Sharon. Please like, comment and subscribe! In this episode, Sharon will talk about how pain affects her daily life and how she is determined to not allow pain to keep her from completing her mission of telling her story, sharing her experiences, and helping people. Consequently, Sharon is allowing herself to be very vulnerable to share some deeply personal and emotional feelings concerning her cancer diagnosis, and how she explains the dynamics to give a better understanding to her listener.2025-04-2842 minThe Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEpisode 9, All Things Good and BadIn this episode, as Sharon is continuing to share her personal story and experiences while going through stage 4 metastatic breast cancer spread to her bones, she discusses the complications of medications and side effects that led to complicated irreversible sicknesses. These sicknesses make it harder for her to cope with cancer. Listen as she shares wisdom, encouragement, and continues to fight and break the Cancer Ciphers! 2025-04-2836 min
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEpisode 8 Identifying My Type of CancerIn this episode Sharon continues sharing her personal story and experiences with cancer. Additionally, she discusses the various stages of identifying breast cancer. This informative episode will help people to understand why it is important to understand why they need to know the stage of their cancer and be able to ask the appropriate questions to their doctors during appointments.2025-04-1442 minThe Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEpisode 6 The Cancer Cipher Sharon Speaks Grief pt. 2In this episode, your host Sharon continues the discussion about grief but adds a positive twist as she explains her personal experiences. Sharon has a unique and interesting way of telling her story, and she keeps it real! Sharon also wanted to make sure you have her email address for questions, it is Sharonyb4000@gmail.com. Sharon is a firm believer in being strict concerning privacy, so no information shared in an email is discussed openly without permission. Please like, comment, share and follow to keep the community growing and thank you for listening2025-04-0731 min
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEpisode 5, The Cancer Cipher Sharon Speaks Grief pt. 1Welcome back to the Cancer Cipher Sharon Speaks podcast with your host Sharon. In this episode, Sharon will talk about the "Stages of Grief" and how they impacted her as she continued to get tests and process the fact that she could not have surgery to eliminate the cancer from her body. Sharon is allowing herself to be very vulnerable to share some deeply personal and emotional feelings concerning her cancer diagnosis, and how she explains the stages of grief to give a better understanding to her listeners2025-04-0141 minThe Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEpisode 1 The Cancer Code, Sharon SpeaksMy name is Sharon, and I have finally gained the courage to talk about living with stage IV metastatic breast cancer, A doctor told me that I should be dead by now, but I am still here, so I am sharing my story to help other people. I lived with the shame and guilt of having cancer and I named the podcast The Cancer Code because I was so confused about my diagnosed, testing, treatments, etc. No one gives you a handbook and tells you what to expect when you have caner, so it is my mission to help p...2025-03-2710 minThe Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEpisode 2 The Cancer Cipher Sharon SpeaksIn this episode Sharon discussed her love for the beach. Anyone who knows her personally understands her passion. She discovered that benefits of smelling the salty ocean air and listening to the waves was very calming with almost a healing quality. She found a peaceful place to meditate and pray. Unfortunately. soon afterward, she discovered her cancer diagnoses. Listen to this episode of the Cancer Cipher to see how she reacted and began to process this discovery.2025-03-2735 min
The Cancer Cipher, Sharon SpeaksEpisode 3 The Cancer Cipher, Sharon Speaks PodcastThis podcast is a continuation of Sharon's personal story and experiences while living with Metastatic Breast Cancer Stage IV at diagnosis. Sharon was diagnosed in 2021, and she was told she had less than three years to live. Sharon is on a personal mission to inform people about cancer, treatments, mental health challenges associated with, and keeping the faith throughout treatments. Please tune in to this intriguing and inspiring message and share it with other people.2025-03-2532 min