Clea Shearer, CANCER IS COMPLICATED: And Other Unexpected Lessons I've Learned
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Zibby Owens
4.5 • 644 Ratings
🗓️ 26 September 2025
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Clea Shearer, cofounder of The Home Edit and New York Times bestselling author, joins Zibby to discuss her comforting, empowering, and beautifully written guide to living with breast cancer, CANCER IS COMPLICATED: And Other Unexpected Lessons I’ve Learned. Clea shares her journey from the shock of diagnosis to navigating surgeries, treatments, and the emotional aftermath, all while finding purpose in documenting her experience to help others. She opens up about the pivotal role her mother and husband played in her care, the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare, and the complicated mix of fear, resilience, humor, and unexpected moments of joy that came with her battle.
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