Series Five: Wrap Up

AfterThoughts was created to make visible some of the invisible cancer stories from within the young cancer community.

As ever, we like to end a series by taking a look back over some of our favourite stories from the series. We take it theme by theme and try to agree on the best bits. It ain't always easy, but we get there in the end. And what a series it's been. We've talked about sex, leg funerals, stomas, body image, raising tiny humans, 'dumping out', survivors responsibility, having a rare cancer, feeling held back, pre-empting chaos and so, so, so much more.

If you haven't listened to each of the full episodes yet, you definitely should. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll feel...dare we say it...inspired...and you'll feel less alone. 

Thanks to our amazing storytellers for showing up for AfterThoughts. We couldn't do it without them. Reielle, Jay, Krista, Jake, Sukhy, Sean, Natalie. You're our Series Five superstars.

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AfterThoughts is supported by Trekstock and Alike. Trekstock gets young adults moving again, physically, emotionally, socially and psychologically, after cancer has stopped them in their tracks. Alike is a game-changing peer support platform because living with cancer can be lonely. Speak to others who have been there, done that, and worn the unflattering hospital gown.

As ever, AfterThoughts deals with some conversations you may find tricky to listen to. If you need any further support, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our friends at Trekstock or find peer support on the Alike app.

AfterThoughts is produced by Toby Peach and Alice-May Purkiss from Beyond Arts. Sounds by Kieron Lucas and Dinah Mullen