20 Weeks Pregnant and a Diagnosis of Brain Cancer
“I just want to keep my grace in everything. That doesn’t mean not speaking up for myself or others, but remaining graceful.” —Caroline
This week on Dying To Tell You, Cody sits down with Caroline, a mother whose world was turned upside down by a devastating diagnosis: brain cancer while 20 weeks pregnant. In this deeply moving conversation, Caroline shares her journey through confusion, heartbreak, and impossible choices—including the decision to end her pregnancy in order to pursue life-saving treatment.
With remarkable honesty and grace, Caroline opens up about the emotional and ethical complexities of medical decision-making, the realities of living with a terminal illness, and the enduring power of love and legacy. She reflects on her upbringing, her relationship with mortality, and the lessons she hopes to pass on to her daughter.
This episode is a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable challenges. Listen with an open heart as Caroline’s story reminds us of the importance of compassion, nuance, and community—especially when life takes us to the in-between places.
If you'd like to learn more about organizations that support women's health, Caroline recommends Free and Just and Abortion in America.
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For more information on the sponsor of this episode, Iliff School of Theology and their End-of-Life Doula Certificate Course beginning September 28th, please visit the Iliff Death Care Collective.
>>Theme Music by Michael Shynes, "The Other Side"<<
Music featured in this week's episode (please follow and support these beautiful artists):
Sean Twomey, “10th Floor”
Ben Potter, “Comforter”
Noa Bentor, “Stay”
Aves/Kurt Kadillac, “Hands Held High”
