Beatson Talks

Beatson Cancer Charity
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Salud y fitness
  • Cada dos semanas

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  

  1. We're with you: Life Beyond the Pink Ribbon

    hace 3 días

    We're with you: Life Beyond the Pink Ribbon

    Lori Delaney is a playwright and PhD student at the University of Glasgow who was diagnosed with breast cancer in her thirties. Drawing from her own experience and the experiences of others affected by cancer, Lori created A Waiting Game: Life Beyond the Pink Ribbon — a powerful production exploring the realities of life during and after breast cancer treatment. The play highlights the emotional and long-term effects cancer can have long after treatment ends, helping to open up honest conversations around survivorship, identity and uncertainty. Author and former Beatson Cancer Charity ambassador Gillian Shirreffs also featured in the production, sharing her own lived experience of cancer. Beatson Cancer Charity has awarded Lori a grant to bring the production back to the stage and support further research, helping ensure more people affected by cancer feel seen, heard and understood through shared experiences and storytelling.

    31 min
  2. We're With You: Navigating Cancer in Your 20s

    23 jun

    We're With You: Navigating Cancer in Your 20s

    Clare Bauld is a musician and choir leader from Glasgow who was just 25 when she was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. After undergoing emergency surgery and further treatment at The Beatson, Clare later experienced a recurrence and is now living with cancer.  Cancer is something Clare’s family had faced before, with her mum also previously receiving treatment for cancer. While that gave them a shared understanding, it also highlighted how different every person’s situation can be.  Throughout her treatment and beyond, Clare has accessed support from Beatson Cancer Charity, including wellbeing therapies and the Living with Uncertainty programme. Clare says that support has helped her manage the uncertainty that can come with cancer, while allowing her to feel seen as an individual.  Passionate about giving back, Clare also organised a fundraising concert which raised more than £7,000 to support Beatson Cancer Charity.

    27 min
  3. We’re With You: Living Beyond Cancer and Giving Back

    16 jun

    We’re With You: Living Beyond Cancer and Giving Back

    Host Laura Boyd is joined by Paul Sheerin from Cumbernauld, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2013 after discovering a lump that had spread to his stomach. Following surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy at The Beatson, Paul says the support he received from Beatson Cancer Charity helped him and his family through one of the most difficult periods of their lives. During treatment, Paul regularly visited the charity’s Wellbeing Centre, where complementary therapies, a welcoming environment and support from staff helped him cope with the physical and emotional challenges of cancer treatment. Now living well beyond cancer, Paul is dedicated to giving back. As Volunteer Coordinator at Beatson Cancer Charity, he helped establish the charity’s befriending service and organises an annual footgolf fundraiser, alongside taking on a range of other challenges to support people affected by cancer.

    24 min
  4. We’re With You: The Importance of Checking Your Neck

    10 mar

    We’re With You: The Importance of Checking Your Neck

    Host Laura Boyd is joined by Paul Leonard, who became seriously ill with COVID in 2021. While being treated for pneumonia, doctors noticed his windpipe appeared displaced. Further tests revealed a large mass in his neck, leading to a diagnosis of thyroid cancer.  Paul shares how he underwent two surgeries and radioactive iodine treatment at The Beatson, and how the diagnosis changed his outlook on life. He also discusses raising awareness through his “check your neck” message, taking on fundraising challenges, and why speaking up and seeking support matters.

    25 min
  5. We’re With You: Sisters and Strength

    3 mar

    We’re With You: Sisters and Strength

    Host Laura Boyd speaks with sisters Alison and Michelle about Michelle’s diagnosis after initially mistaking her symptoms for menopause.  Michelle reflects on the shock of discovering a tumour, the fear of walking into The Beatson for the first time, and the tailored clinical and psychological support that guided her through treatment. Together, the sisters discuss the role of family, the compassion of staff, and how the experience strengthened their bond.  Now clear and attending regular check-ups, Michelle also shares the importance of trusting your instincts, seeking GP follow-up, and marking her recovery by raising £13,000 with her team at Strictly Beatson.

    28 min
  6. We’re With You: Mike Smith – Four Decades of Giving Back and Yellow Yogis

    24 feb

    We’re With You: Mike Smith – Four Decades of Giving Back and Yellow Yogis

    Host Laura Boyd speaks with Beatson Business Ambassador Mike Smith about four decades of supporting Beatson, a commitment that began with his father’s cancer diagnosis.  He reflects on the ambassador network, the relationships built through fundraising, and his most ambitious venture yet: Yellow Yogis - set to be Britain’s largest indoor yoga class, hosted by Finlay Wilson, known as The Kilted Yogi and TV and radio personality, Jenny Powell all in support of Beatson Cancer Charity’s Wellbeing Centre.

    20 min
  7. We’re With You: Giles Blair - Timing, Treatment and a New Perspective

    17 feb

    We’re With You: Giles Blair - Timing, Treatment and a New Perspective

    Host Laura Boyd is joined by journalist, Giles Blair, who discusses his diagnosis of a rare and aggressive form of lymphoma, discovered during an ENT procedure. He reflects on the narrow window that made urgent treatment possible, the intensity of combined radiotherapy and chemotherapy at The Beatson, and the moments he feared he might not survive.  With honesty and humour, Giles shares the vital role of family, faith and community support, the comfort he found in writing his Substack blog Lymphoma Basket Case, and how his diagnosis reshaped his priorities and appreciation for life.

    35 min
  8. We’re With You: Vikki Ridler on Cervical Screening, Diagnosis and Life After Cancer

    10 feb

    We’re With You: Vikki Ridler on Cervical Screening, Diagnosis and Life After Cancer

    Host Laura Boyd is joined by Vikki Ridler, who shares her story of being diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 27 - just days before her birthday. Vikki talks openly about routine smear tests, early cell changes, the shock of diagnosis, and the reality of surgery and recovery as a young mum. She also reflects on life after cancer, advocating for cervical screening, finding new purpose in work, and the support she found at The Beatson.

    27 min
Ver todo (32)

Acerca de

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  

Información

  • Creador
    Beatson Cancer Charity
  • Años de actividad
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodios
    32
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Beatson Talks
  • Mostrar sitio web
    Beatson Talks

También te podría interesar