Digital Diaries: Cancer Patient Stories with the Northern Trust

Macmillan Cancer Support
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Amy Wilson, Macmillan Information & Support Manager hosts our cancer stories podcast, interviewing people who have had a cancer experience. The cancer stories podcast series aims to bring you local stories from local people in the Northern Trust, sharing anecdotes from diagnosis and treatment, to telling family and loved ones. Provided by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland, generously supported by funding from NHS Charities Together (https://nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/). Feedback and suggestions would be very welcome via our short online survey, https://forms.office.com/e/i8ZGK9JPyF

Episodes

  1. 11/16/2025

    Cancer Patient Stories LIVE: Joanne's Story @ Breast Cancer Health & Wellbeing Event, May 2025

    In this episode we hear from Joanne who spoke at a Breast Cancer Health & Wellbeing event in front of a live audience in May 2025. Ashlene Alexander, the Oncology Nurse Practitioner asks Joanne questions about her journey with Breast cancer.

    25 min

  2. 11/16/2025

    Cancer Patient Stories LIVE: Monica's Story @ Lymphoma & CLL Cancer Health & Wellbeing Event, June 2024

    In this episode we hear from Monica who spoke at a Lymphoma and Chronic lymphocytic leukemia Cancer Health & Wellbeing event in front of a live audience in June 2024. Bronagh Laverty, her cancer nurse specialist asks Monica questions about her journey with Lymphoma.

    18 min

  3. 11/16/2025

    Cancer Patient Stories LIVE: Fiona & Margaret's Story @ Myeloma Cancer Health & Wellbeing Event, June 2024

    In this episode we hear from Fiona and Margaret who spoke at a Myeloma Cancer Health & Wellbeing event in front of a live audience in June 2024. Kerry Sweeney, her cancer nurse specialist asks Fiona and Margaret questions about their journeys with Myeloma.

    20 min

  4. 02/09/2024

    Cancer Patient Stories Live: Aisling's Story @ Colorectal Cancer Health & Wellbeing Event, Nov 2023

    In this episode we hear from Aisling who spoke at a Colorectal Cancer Health & Wellbeing event in front of a live audience in November 2023. Kirsty Neill, her cancer nurse specialist asks Aisling questions about her journey with Colorectal cancer.

    10 min

  5. 11/22/2023

    Cancer Patient Stories Live: Pauline’s Story @ Gynae Cancer Health & Wellbeing event, Sept 2023

    In this episode we hear from Pauline who spoke at a Gynae Cancer Health & Wellbeing event in front of a live audience in September 2023. Patricia Rogers, her cancer nurse specialist asks Pauline some questions about her journey with Ovarian cancer. We would appreciate if you could complete a short feedback survey here https://forms.office.com/e/i8ZGK9JPyF which will help to improve our service.

    30 min

  6. 11/22/2023

    Cancer Patient Stories Live: Gavin’s Story @ Skin Cancer Health & Wellbeing event, June 2023

    In this episode we hear from Gavin who spoke at a Skin Cancer Health & Wellbeing event in front of a live audience in June 2023. Michelle Reid, his cancer nurse specialist asks Gavin some questions about his journey with Melanoma. We would appreciate if you could complete a short feedback survey here https://forms.office.com/e/i8ZGK9JPyF which will help to improve our service.

    23 min

  7. 03/30/2022

    Joanne Adams – My journey with Breast Cancer

    In this episode Amy interviews Joanne who is in remission from Breast Cancer. Joanne talks about her diagnosis and treatment, and what it was like telling her children her cancer diagnosis. A brief online survey to give feedback and future suggestions is here: https://forms.office.com/e/i8ZGK9JPyF

    31 min

  8. 03/30/2022

    Karen Wilson - My journey with Skin Cancer

    In this episode Amy interviews Karen who is in remission from Skin Cancer. Karen talks about her early diagnosis, treatment, and the importance of checking your skin. A brief online survey to give feedback and future suggestions is here: https://forms.office.com/e/i8ZGK9JPyF

    11 min

  9. 03/30/2022

    Robert Davidson - My journey with Lymphoma

    In this episode Amy interviews Robert who is in remission from Lymphoma. Robert talks about his diagnosis, treatment, recovery and life after cancer. A brief online survey to give feedback and future suggestions is here: https://forms.office.com/e/i8ZGK9JPyF

    42 min
  • 9 Episodes

About

Amy Wilson, Macmillan Information & Support Manager hosts our cancer stories podcast, interviewing people who have had a cancer experience. The cancer stories podcast series aims to bring you local stories from local people in the Northern Trust, sharing anecdotes from diagnosis and treatment, to telling family and loved ones. Provided by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland, generously supported by funding from NHS Charities Together (https://nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/). Feedback and suggestions would be very welcome via our short online survey, https://forms.office.com/e/i8ZGK9JPyF

Information

  • Creator
    Macmillan Cancer Support
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Macmillan Cancer Support