Talking Cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support

In the latest series, Radio DJ Angie Greaves meets people living with and affected by cancer for honest conversations over a cuppa. Expect real experiences from people who understand what you’re going through, plus useful advice and information from Macmillan professionals.

  1. 30/08/2022

    Bonus episode: Macmillan Cancer Support presents Cancer Unfiltered hosted by Lauren Mahon

    Macmillan Cancer Support presents a bumper podcast episode following a first-of-its-kind panel discussion hosted by presenter, broadcast and campaigner Lauren Mahon. A candid conversation led by real people with fascinating, unique experiences of cancer, who are ready to share their stories. Cancer, dating, relationships, fertility – no topic is off the table.

    57 min

  2. 16/02/2022

    Series 3, Episode 6: Cancer as a young person

    In the final episode of the series, Angie chats with Nick who was diagnosed with bowel cancer during the pandemic. Nick describes his experience of being diagnosed as a young person living in London, and getting to grips with his stoma bag which he now calls ‘Zippy’. Angie also chats with Macmillan’s Strategic Advisor for Treatment, Dany Bell, who provides some tips and tricks for living with a stoma bag. For more information and support about stomas, visit Macmillan’s webpage (bit.ly/34DaMHw).

    35 min

  3. 09/02/2022

    Series 3, Episode 5: Cancer as a single parent

    Angie has a cuppa with Dee, who talks about her breast cancer diagnosis while she was juggling life as a single mum. Dee explains the emotional impact that her diagnosis had on her young son. Later in the episode, Angie speaks to Macmillan professional Azmina Rose, who offers some guidance and support for single parents living with cancer. For more information and support visit Macmillan’s website (bit.ly/34oVnLa), or call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm.

    30 min

  4. 02/02/2022

    Series 3, Episode 4: Grief and picking up the pieces

    *This episode contains content which may be upsetting for some listeners* Angie meets with Chris, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer twice between 2007 and 2017. In this episode, Chris tells Angie about his initial diagnosis, during which time his dad, John, was a huge source of support to him. However, six years later, John received his own diagnosis, and sadly died in 2015. Chris explains how he coped with grief and a second diagnosis without his dad by his side. Later in the episode, Angie talks to Boots’ Chief Pharmacist, Marc Donovan, about his own experience and the practical support available when dealing with loss. For more information and support, visit Macmillan’s page on coping with bereavement (bit.ly/3ogiheB).

    33 min

  5. 26/01/2022

    Series 3, Episode 3: Cancer as a taboo

    Angie catches up with Iyna, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. Iyna explains that, in her community, cancer is often not spoken about and she found herself on the receiving end of hurtful comments from some individuals. Angie also speaks to Boots Macmillan Information Pharmacist, Bina Mehta, about the support that’s out there for people facing similar challenges after their diagnosis.

    31 min

  6. 19/01/2022

    Series 3, Episode 2: Cancer and fertility

    *This episode contains content which may be upsetting for some listeners* In this episode, Angie meets Krista, who was diagnosed with myeloma in May 2020. Still coming to terms with her diagnosis and facing treatment at home, Krista explains how she had to make a life-changing decision between fertility treatment and cancer treatment. Later on, Macmillan professional Azmina Rose joins Angie to offer guidance about the support available when thinking about fertility and cancer. For more information and support, visit Macmillan’s webpages on fertility in women (bit.ly/3rrJkUL) and fertility in men (bit.ly/3fAWgSS).

    37 min
  7. Series 3, Episode 1: Talking to children about cancer

    12/01/2022

    Series 3, Episode 1: Talking to children about cancer

    Angie Greaves meets with Toria, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer before the UK’s first coronavirus lockdown. She shares her experience of telling her five-year-old twin boys about her cancer and, later, Macmillan professional Azmina Rose joins Angie to provide guidance and support for people who need to talk to children about a cancer diagnosis. For more information and support with talking to children about cancer, visit Macmillan’s website . You can also call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm, for more information

    25 min

  8. 24/11/2020

    Series 2, Episode 6: End of life care and coronavirus

    *This episode contains content which may be upsetting for some listeners*. Join Emma B and Macmillan’s Strategic Advisor for End of Life Care, Adrienne Betteley, as they discuss some of the most common questions asked around the options for end of life care during the pandemic. From what the guidance means for seeing loved ones outside your household, to the benefits you might be entitled to. Plus, Dany Bell provides some practical advice for those receiving end of life care. For information support on the issues raised in this episode, you can call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm. You may also find the end of life care page (https://bit.ly/3384Vqc) on Macmillan’s coronavirus hub helpful.

    22 min
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In the latest series, Radio DJ Angie Greaves meets people living with and affected by cancer for honest conversations over a cuppa. Expect real experiences from people who understand what you’re going through, plus useful advice and information from Macmillan professionals.

Information

  • Creator
    Macmillan Cancer Support
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Macmillan Cancer Support
  • Show Website
    Talking Cancer