Coping With Cancer Solo: Strategies for Building Hope and Connections

S1E106 - Coping With Cancer Solo: Strategies for Building Hope and Connections

Published: November 14, 2025

Duration: 45:09

Deb Krier joins Dr. Brad Miller on this episode of The Cancer and Comedy Podcast. 

Deb, the co-host of the show, leads a heartfelt and grounding conversation about navigating loneliness during the cancer journey — especially for those who are going through treatment without a built-in support system or close circle of caregivers. 

In this episode, Dr. Brad and Deb reflect on how deeply loneliness can affect cancer patients, even those who do have supportive family or friends. They share stories from listeners, including one powerful comment from a stranger online: “I have never felt so alone...