Kicking Cancer Into Touch

Kyran Bracken & Lou Bracken-Smith

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England Rugby World Cup winner Kyran Bracken is joined by his sister Lou who talks about her cancer diagnosis and shares her journey with the illness.

2023/06/09

The Mindset of Fighting Cancer: Discovering the Power of Meditation

In this episode, Kyran introduces his sister's journey with cervical cancer and shares his personal experiences with spirituality and healing. Lou discusses various alternative methods of healing such as diet changes, oxygen therapy and functional medical doctors. They also share their experiences with transcendental meditation, self-administered treatments, and their new "healing horse". Lou expresses the importance of living a healthier lifestyle and being mindful of toxins in the environment to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. They also discuss the importance of mindset in fighting cancer and their experience with questioning medical advice. The podcast aims to share knowledge and experiences to help others prevent cancer from returning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 分钟
2023/05/26

The Importance of a Strong Support System During Cancer

Lou's partner is struggling to cope with her illness, having lost his best friend when he was younger and fearing the same outcome for Lou. Meanwhile, Lou's treatment plan progresses, with some ups and downs: a successful CT scan but the need for a blood transfusion before continuing with chemotherapy. Lou also shares how she talked to her children about her diagnosis and reflects on the importance of family and support. Additionally, Lou discusses the potential side effects of chemotherapy and how it affects her daily life, including holiday plans. Join us as we follow Lou and her family through their cancer journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

35 分钟
2023/05/19

Complementary Therapies & Mainstream Medicine: Navigating the Divide

On this episode of Kicking Cancer into Touch, we hear about the challenges of managing diets and personal health recommendations from loved ones. Lou shares her experience trying a variety of diets and consulting with a dietician, while also recognising the lack of emphasis on healthy eating in hospitals. She also discusses her search for alternative therapies through functional medicine and complementary treatments, as well as the difficulties encountered when trying to get a wig during chemotherapy. We also hear about her struggles with high ferretin levels and the importance of seeking a second opinion while working with a healthcare team. Overall, our speaker shares their journey through cancer treatment and the valuable lessons they have learned along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

33 分钟
2023/05/12

Digging Deep: A Journey of Self-Discovery After a Cancer Diagnosis

In this episode of the podcast, Lou shares her personal journey with cancer. She underwent a spiritual journey and found a meditation technique which gave her mental strength. Despite devastating news, Lou attempts to lighten the mood and decides to donate their hair to the Princess Trust. Lou is currently midway through a treatment for a health condition and has had four out of six rounds of chemotherapy. She recently had a CT scan which will determine how well the treatment is working, with tumour markers suggesting that the chemo is working. She also discusses her search for answers within herself after being diagnosed with an incurable illness and the importance of taking action to prevent cancer from coming back. The next episode will discuss cancer treatments and her experience trying to get a wig to appear cancer-free for her child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

35 分钟
2023/05/04

Lou's Story

In the first episode of Kicking Cancer Into Touch Kyran & Lou talk about Lou's journey since her diagnosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 分钟

5 集

England Rugby World Cup winner Kyran Bracken is joined by his sister Lou who talks about her cancer diagnosis and shares her journey with the illness.

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Kyran Bracken & Lou Bracken-Smith
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2023年
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5
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儿童不宜

Kicking Cancer Into Touch

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The Mindset of Fighting Cancer: Discovering the Power of Meditation

The Importance of a Strong Support System During Cancer

Complementary Therapies & Mainstream Medicine: Navigating the Divide

Digging Deep: A Journey of Self-Discovery After a Cancer Diagnosis

Lou's Story

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