Cancer can change everything in a moment, but it does not get the final say. Susan Lambert Hatem joins the Cancer Sucks Podcast for a candid conversation about catching breast cancer early, advocating for yourself, and refusing to put life on hold while you get treated.

Susan shares how a small, persistent lump led to a biopsy, diagnosis, lumpectomy, and radiation without chemotherapy, while also navigating the chaos of the LA fires, doctor delays, and a packed creative life. Along the way, she reflects on the power of trusting your instincts, building a strong support system, and staying proactive when something feels off. It’s a hopeful, honest reminder that cancer may be part of the story, but it doesn’t get to define the whole ​​life.

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• 1:59 — Welcome and shared Disney history

• 5:10 — Susan’s journey into podcasting and 80s TV Ladies

• 7:10 — Noticing symptoms and advocating for early testing

• 12:18 — Diagnosis, treatment choices, and recovery

• 17:07 — Support from friends and the importance of speaking openly

• 25:30 — Empathy, stigma, and living with cancer

• 29:03 — Jay’s treatment update and new hope in cancer care

• 31:04 — Finding joy, purpose, and community through a difficult year

• 33:53 — Susan’s podcast and closing remarks