Beatson Talks

Beatson Cancer Charity

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A podcast designed to inform, support, and provide a platform for patients to share their stories, while also allowing staff to discuss the support available to cancer patients and their families. Hosted by Laura Boyd

12 SEPT

Episode 5: We’re With You Through Treatment

Join host Laura Boyd in conversation with Gillian Shirreffs, who lives with MS and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. Gillian shares her journey, discussing how she confronted her own mortality and the support she received from Beatson Cancer Charity. She highlights the charity's wig service, telephone befriending service, and the Fear of Recurrence course that helped her through her challenging times. Additionally, Gillian discusses her book, "Brodie," of which all the profits g...

30 min
5 SEPT

Episode 4: We’re With You Through Reflection

Join host Laura Boyd in conversation with Martin Cawley, former CEO of Beatson Cancer Charity. In this episode, Martin reflects on his career at the charity, the challenges he faced during his five years at the charity, including the Coronavirus pandemic, the highlights of his tenure, and his deep affection for the organisation. He also shares what lies ahead for him in his next chapter.

23 min
21 AUG

Episode 3: We’re With You Through Living With Cancer

Join host Laura Boyd in conversation with Lisa Adam, who has been living with cancer for 19 years. Joining her is Beatson Cancer Charity's CEO, Gillian Hailstones, formerly Director of Care Services. Laura shares her personal experience with cancer, and together they discuss the support services Beatson Cancer Charity offers, like Fear of Recurrence and Living with Uncertainty groups. **Sensitivity Warning: This episode includes personal stories and discussions about living with cancer. Some ...

19 min
21 AUG

Episode 2: We’re With You Through Bereavement

Join host Laura Boyd in conversation with Patrick Baines, who lost both his mum and sister to cancer within a short time. They are joined by Jemma Byrne, our Bereavement Service Psychologist from Beatson Cancer Charity. Patrick shares his emotional story, from his mother's diagnosis and passing just weeks later, to his sister's death just months later. They discuss the bereavement support services offered by Beatson Cancer Charity, and how these services help people cope with their grief.&nbs...

17 min
21 AUG

Episode 1: We’re With You Through Research

Join host Laura Boyd in conversation with Professor Anthony Chalmers, Chair of Clinical Oncology at the University of Glasgow and the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. They discuss cancer research, clinical trials, and the realities of working for The Beatson. Professor Chalmers also shares his hopes for the future of cancer treatment.

18 min

5 Episodes

A podcast designed to inform, support, and provide a platform for patients to share their stories, while also allowing staff to discuss the support available to cancer patients and their families. Hosted by Laura Boyd

Creator

Beatson Cancer Charity
Years Active

2020 - 2024
Episodes

5
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Beatson Talks

Beatson Talks

Episodes

Episode 5: We’re With You Through Treatment

Episode 4: We’re With You Through Reflection

Episode 3: We’re With You Through Living With Cancer

Episode 2: We’re With You Through Bereavement

Episode 1: We’re With You Through Research

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