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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 1H 14M

When Purpose Rises from Pain: The Journey of Suncera Johnson

from The Unexpected Detour ❤️ · host Frances Hammond

In this heartfelt conversation, Frances Hammond speaks with Suncera Johnson about her journey through grief and resilience after the loss of her son and her own battle with breast cancer. They discuss the importance of community support, the complexities of cancer treatment, and the significance of advocacy and awareness in the fight against cancer. Suncera shares her experiences, insights, and the motivation behind her book, 'I Have Cancer, Cancer Doesn't Have Me,' which serves as a guide for others navigating similar challenges. The conversation emphasizes the need for early detection, the emotional toll of survivorship, and the power of sharing stories to inspire and uplift others.📘 Amazon (U.S.) — purchase or view details:👉 https://www.amazon.com/Have-Cancer-Doesnt-Detection-Survivorship/dp/1735159670 Amazon📘 Barnes & Noble — paperback available:👉 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-have-cancer-cancer-doesnt-have-me-suncera-johnson/1148726914 Barnes & Noble📘 Bookshop.org — supports independent bookstores:👉 https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-have-cancer-cancer-doesn-t-have-me-a-guided-journey-from-detection-to-survivorship-suncera-johnson/087d74b781fda6d1 Bookshop.org📘 Author’s Website (direct buy) — may offer pre-order or direct purchase:👉 https://suncerawritesbooks.com/ suncerawritesbooks.com

In this heartfelt conversation, Frances Hammond speaks with Suncera Johnson about her journey through grief and resilience after the loss of her son and her own battle with breast cancer. They discuss the importance of community support, the complexities of cancer treatment, and the significance of advocacy and awareness in the fight against cancer. Suncera shares her experiences, insights, and the motivation behind her book, 'I Have Cancer, Cancer Doesn't Have Me,' which serves as a guide for others navigating similar challenges. The conversation emphasizes the need for early detection, the emotional toll of survivorship, and the power of sharing stories to inspire and uplift others.📘 Amazon (U.S.) — purchase or view details:👉 https://www.amazon.com/Have-Cancer-Doesnt-Detection-Survivorship/dp/1735159670 Amazon📘 Barnes & Noble — paperback available:👉 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-have-cancer-cancer-doesnt-have-me-suncera-johnson/1148726914 Barnes & Noble📘 Bookshop.org — supports independent bookstores:👉 https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-have-cancer-cancer-doesn-t-have-me-a-guided-journey-from-detection-to-survivorship-suncera-johnson/087d74b781fda6d1 Bookshop.org📘 Author’s Website (direct buy) — may offer pre-order or direct purchase:👉 https://suncerawritesbooks.com/ suncerawritesbooks.com

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