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The C Word

The C Word

Written by: Lisseth and Enrique Bertran
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We all know what The C Word is. But for this couple, it’s so much more. This is the honest, unfiltered story of one woman's battle with cancer, told in her own words. It's about the chemo and the challenges, but also the courage and connection. It's about how she learned to compartmentalize her feelings and how she's now chronicling her journey so others can feel less alone. Join us as we explore every corner of The C Word—the painful, the beautiful, and everything in between.Lisseth and Enrique Bertran Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 7: Closure?
    Oct 27 2025

    In Episode 7, "Closure?," Lisseth bids an emotional farewell to this podcasting journey. As she prepares to close this chapter, she reflects on the very meaning of the word "closure" as a cancer survivor. Is it a final destination, or is it an ongoing, elusive process? Listen as Lisseth shares her raw, heartfelt reflections on what she's learned, what it means to move forward after a life-altering battle, and her final thoughts on a journey that will forever be a part of who she is.

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    34 mins
  • Episode 5: The Community
    Sep 27 2025

    In Episode 5, "The Community," Lisseth is cared for by an incredible wave of support. Friends and family rallied to care for not just her, but her husband and children too. This generosity profoundly changed Lisseth's perspective, sparking a deep-seated need to be there for others starting the same journey. Listen as she celebrates the people who became her lifeline and explores how their support inspired her new mission to be there for others facing her same situation.

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    47 mins
  • Episode 4: The Chemotherapy
    Sep 8 2025

    In Episode 4, "The Chemotherapy," the grueling physical battle begins. Lisseth is admitted to the hospital for her first intensive round of treatment, a planned stay that stretched on for weeks.

    Forced to endure the effects of nightly chemo alone due to strict COVID regulations, her resilience is tested in the most heartbreaking way when she spends Mother's Day separated from her children.

    Listen as Lisseth shares the raw reality of that first round and the fear she felt at starting the biggest fight of her life.


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    52 mins
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