The C Word

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 forwa...

In Episode 6, "The Cloud," Lisseth confronts one of the most persistent and unspoken challenges of survivorship: the fear of recurrence. The active treatment is over, but the anxiety remains. This is "The Cloud"—the constant, hovering worry that the cancer might come back. Listen as Lisseth shares how she navigates this new normal, from the dread of follow-up scans to the challenge of trusting her...

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...

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 chi...

In Episode 3, "The Communication," Lisseth tackles the hard conversations following her diagnosis. She explores the challenge of telling family and friends, navigating their reactions while managing her own. The episode also turns inward, revealing her raw internal monologue and her struggle to speak with God amidst anger and confusion, and ultimately how she found the words to communica...

In Episode 2, "The Consultation.", Lisseth and Enrique take the next daunting step in their journey: the first meeting with the oncologist, and the emotional whirlwind of that first appointment—the crushing fear and anxiety, the anger, the fragile hope—and the agonizing reality of not knowing what to expect. Follow The C Word on IG at instagram.com/the_c_word_show and please leave us comments and...

In Episode 1, "The Colonoscopy," self-described "average girl" Lisseth shares the shocking moment her world changed forever. What started as a routine procedure quickly flipped upside down when a colonoscopy revealed an unexpected lymphoma diagnosis. Listen as she recounts the emotional tidal wave of that day and the beginning of her incredible journey. Follow The C Word on IG...