3 episodes
Blood Cancer Heart to Heart Blood Cancer UK
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- Health & Fitness
When someone gets a blood cancer diagnosis, life changes not just for them but for everyone around them.
Blood Cancer Heart to Heart is for all the carers, family members and friends who are living with blood cancer too. It brings together people who have supported someone with blood cancer, whether it’s leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS or an MPN. You'll hear honest conversations about how they got through it, what helps and what doesn’t.
Blood Cancer UK is the UK’s specialist blood cancer charity, working to beat blood cancer in a generation. Find out more at https://bloodcancer.org.uk
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Facing blood cancer together
Scott and Tris have been together for over 20 years. Four years ago, Scott was diagnosed with myeloma.
In this new episode of Blood Cancer Heart to Heart, Scott and Tris talk freely about how they faced blood cancer together, how Scott’s diagnosis has changed their life as a couple, and the difference it makes to have a loved one by your side.
If you are affected by anything in this podcast, please contact us on 0808 2080 888 or support@bloodcancer.org.uk
Find out more about supporting a loved one with blood cancer at bloodcancer.org.uk/family
Everyone’s experience of blood cancer is unique and this content only represents the views and experiences of the two individuals featured. It should not be interpreted as professional advice. If you have concerns about blood cancer and your health and wellbeing, always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional. -
Losing a child to blood cancer
Gisa and Lorna met when their sons Matthew and Robin were being treated for blood cancer. They share their experience of being told there was nothing more the doctors could do, and how they have supported each other through the pain of losing Matthew and Robin ever since.
If you are affected by anything in this podcast, please contact us on 0808 2080 888 or support@bloodcancer.org.uk. For more information, go to bloodcancer.org.uk
Everyone’s experience of blood cancer is unique and this content only represents the views and experiences of the two individuals featured. It should not be interpreted as professional advice. If you have concerns about blood cancer and your health and wellbeing, always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional. -
From partner to carer overnight
“In that moment, everything just changes. One day, you're this person and the next day, you're someone completely different. But I don't think you can ever go back to being the person you were before.”
Gail and Kayleigh talk frankly about what it’s like when your partner gets a blood cancer diagnosis, and how life has changed now their partners are in remission.
Find out more at https://bloodcancer.org.uk/heart-to-heart
Everyone’s experience of blood cancer is unique and this content only represents the views and experiences of the two individuals featured. It should not be interpreted as professional advice. If you have concerns about blood cancer and your health and wellbeing, always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional.