2025 Recap: Navigating the Heart and Power of Cancer Stories

How do we find the "heart" of survivorship? In this 2025 recap of Navigating Cancer TOGETHER, we explore the most impactful cancer survivor stories of the year and share essential support for caregivers and patients. Host Talaya Dendy reflects on a landmark year for the show, providing a vulnerable 2025 cancer recap that balances professional milestones with her own personal 14-year health and survivorship journey.

Whether you are navigating life after cancer or are currently in the thick of treatment, this episode offers a roadmap for the road ahead. We dive into the most-listened-to stories of the year, from prostate cancer awareness and men’s health to the "Choosing Flat" movement and why these patient and survivor-led voices are the true heartbeat of the cancer community.

Stop navigating alone. Join us!

✨Episode Highlights:

00:07:11 The Top Stories of 2025: Prostate Cancer Awareness & Choosing Flat

00:10:17 Breaking the Silence: The Importance of Black Men’s Voices in Cancer

00:16:21 The 4:00 AM "Insomnia Club"

00:24:23 Talaya’s Favorite Moment: "What’s at the Heart of Survivorship?

00:32:14 14 Years NED & "Graduating" Oncology

Transcript: https://bit.ly/podscript179

Playlist: https://podcast.ausha.co/navigatingcancertogether/playlist/best-of-2025

Connect & Engage with Talaya: https://solo.to/cancerdoula

💜Let's Do it TOGETHER

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Hosted, Produced, Written, and Edited by: Talaya Dendy

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