Latest Tumour Podcast Episodes
Episode 59 - Spotlight on Women in Neuroscience
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - June 04, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutesIn this episode Anna talks to Anna Solth and Victoria Wyes about their experiences of being neurosurgeons and women in the field of neuroscience. They share their passion for neuroscience and the work they are doing now and their plans for the future. Better Safe Than Tumour Money Advice Cli...
Episode 58 - Hidden disabilities
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - May 21, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutesIn this episode we meet Gavin Burden and Louise Worthington who have both been diagnosed with brain tumours, Gavin has been living with his brain tumour for 28 years after he was diagnosed at 21. Gavin and Louise have been friends for years so when Louise was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 201...
Episode 57 - Spolight on Mental Health Support
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - May 07, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutesIn this episode, Chandos talks to Beth Ryall, about the support available at the charity for people who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health following a brain tumour diagnosis. You can find out more about the support available here Better Safe Than Tumour Money Advice Clinic
Episode 56 - Rehabilitation for brain tumours
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - April 23, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutesIn this episode, we talk to Anya Jones and Kaz Melvin about their experiences of rehabilitation. Anya was diagnosed with a brain tumour and needed extensive rehabilitation after her diagnosis and treatment whilst Kaz has both personal and professional experience of brain tumours and rehab. She...
Episode 55 - Spotlight on Research into Glioblastomas
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - April 09, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutesIn this episode, Chandos talks to one of our Future Leaders Dr Angel Alvarez-Prado. Angel is a highly accomplished researcher at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland where he is currently working on the innovative perspective of simultaneously targeting both cancer cells and their supportin...
Episode 54 - Living with a rare brain tumour and Everest in the Alps
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - December 05, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutesIn this episode, we talk to Alex, Katie and Martin. At 20 Alex was diagnosed with a rare paediatric brain tumour DLGNT with limited treatment options his mum Katie did her own research into how best to help Alex, finding help and support internationally. In February 2024 Martin, along with 3 o...
Episode 53 -Using exercise as a form of therapy
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - November 21, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutesIn this episode, we talk to Liam Young about his recovery from his brain tumour. Liam tried the traditional route of counselling but found this wasn't for him but he found his perfect form of therapy through a personal trainer. Liam talks about how at 25 he had never prioritised his health, bu...
Episode 52 - Ravi's Dream
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - November 07, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutesIn this episode we talk to Bethan and Gbenga Adelekan who's son Ravi was diagnosed with a brain tumour when he was just 6 years old. Despite this Ravi, now 8 has not let this stop him from using his experience to help others and also to continue to follow his own dreams! After his diagnosis an...
Episode 51 - Spotlight on the Ways Ahead Research Project
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - October 24, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutesIn this episode Anna and Chandos talk to Ben Rimmer, a research assistant at Newcastle University and the work they are doing on the quality of life of people diagnosed with low grade glioma's. The Ways Ahead research project aims to understand more about the lived experience of people with low...
Episode 50 - Life after losing a parent - Growing and Thriving
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - October 10, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutesIn this episode Will Garrett talks about the death of his dad when he was just 11 and how this has shaped his life. Will is now a Neuro Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, a career that was shaped by his experieces as a child where he now works with other families who are impacted by brain tumo...
The Teenage Years Thoughtcasts: Difficult Conversations
AfterThoughts - September 06, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutesAfterThoughts was created to make visible some of the invisible cancer stories from within the young cancer community. We're back to bring you some extra special episodes to say ta'ra to Series Six - our Thoughtcasts. Bitesized episodes exploring three themes that some of our storytellers touch...
The Teenage Years Thoughtcasts: Mental Health
AfterThoughts - September 06, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutesAfterThoughts was created to make visible some of the invisible cancer stories from within the young cancer community. We're back to bring you some extra special episodes to say ta'ra to Series Six - our Thoughtcasts. Bitesized episodes exploring three themes that some of our storytellers touch...
The Teenage Years Thoughtcasts: Hair Loss
AfterThoughts - September 06, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutesAfterThoughts was created to make visible some of the invisible cancer stories from within the young cancer community. We're back to bring you some extra special episodes to say ta'ra to Series Six - our Thoughtcasts. Bitesized episodes exploring three themes that some of our storytellers touch...
The Teenage Years: Wrap Up
AfterThoughts - August 30, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutesAfterThoughts was created to make visible some of the invisible cancer stories from within the young cancer community. THE WHOLE GANG IS BACK TOGETHER. Join Aiden, Shaumya AND Toby and Alice as we take a look back over some of our favourite stories from this series. We take it theme by theme...
The Teenage Years: Amber - Cancer Connections, BC and AC and Long Term Impacts
AfterThoughts - August 16, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutesAfterThoughts: The Teenage Years was created to make visible some of the invisible cancer stories from within the young cancer community. For the final episode of the series, we're joined by Amber. Amber's from Ballymena in Northern Ireland, meaning we've ticked off England, Northern Ireland, S...
The Teenage Years: Yami - Angel Lights, Feeling Psychic and Chicken Nuggets
AfterThoughts - August 09, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutesAfterThoughts: The Teenage Years was created to make visible some of the invisible cancer stories from within the young cancer community. For Episode six, we're joined by the brilliant Yami (aka Yamikani). Yami was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma when she was 18 and underwent chemotherapy, ra...
Episode 49 - Spotlight on the Children & Families Service
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - August 08, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutesIn this episode Chandos talk with two of our Children and Families and Young Adults Workers Amy Watts and Jessie Poole about the support that is available to families who have children under 18. Some of the things mentioned in this episode include: Family Days Brainy Bags Online support gro...
The Teenage Years: Connor - Getting Back to Work, Panic Attacks and Family Ties
AfterThoughts - August 02, 2023 07:45 - 38 minutesAfterThoughts: The Teenage Years was created to make visible some of the invisible cancer stories from within the young cancer community. Erm. Can we talk about the fact it's EPISODE FIVE already?! This series is FLYING BY! We're joined by Connor for this episode, who was diagnosed with testicu...
The Teenage Years: Poppy - Cancer with a newborn, Navigating Fatigue and Finding Hope
AfterThoughts - July 26, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutesAfterThoughts: The Teenage Years was created to make visible some of the invisible cancer stories from within the young cancer community. For episode four, we're joined by Poppy for her incredible stories of being diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma when she was 23. Not only is being diagnosed with ...
Episode 48 - (TW) Coming to terms with change
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - July 25, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes(Trigger Warning) In this episode - Benj talks about the impact of his daughter Ivy's diagnosis and coming to terms with the changes this has brought to both Ivy and their lives as a family. He talks about the impact on mental health and the impact of trauma that parents and loved ones experie...
The Teenage Years: Maddie - Knowing Who to Tell, Writing a Will and Ending Poo Shaming
AfterThoughts - July 19, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutesAfterThoughts: The Teenage Years was created to make visible some of the invisible cancer stories from within the young cancer community. Joining us for Episode Three is the brill Maddie. Maddie was diagnosed with Alveolar soft part sarcoma when she was 18. Shortly after she had primary tumour ...
The Teenage Years: Lauren - Crying About It Later, Prank Royalty and The Power of Words
AfterThoughts - July 12, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutesAfterThoughts: The Teenage Years was created to make visible some of the invisible cancer stories from within the young cancer community. It's episode two! Aiden and Shaumya are back and this time they're joined by Lauren. Lauren was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when she was 22....
Episode 47 - Spotlight on Young Adult Masquerade Ball
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - July 11, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutesIn May this year, we hosted not only our first in-person Young Adult event since Covid but our first ever Masquerade Ball. Anna and Chandos, explain why events like this are so crucial to young people whose lives have been affected by a brain tumour diagnosis. We also hear from other young adu...
Episode 47 - Spotlight on Young Adults Masquerade Ball
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - July 11, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutesIn May this year, we hosted not only our first in-person Young Adult event since Covid but our first ever Masquerade Ball. Anna and Chandos, explain why events like this are so crucial to young people whose lives have been affected by a brain tumour diagnosis. We also hear from other young adu...
The Teenage Years: Jak - Facing Fears, The Best Job In the World and Being the Odd One Out
AfterThoughts - July 05, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutesAfterThoughts: The Teenage Years was created to make visible some of the invisible cancer stories from within the young cancer community. WELCOME BACK to AfterThoughts: The Teenage Years and the VERY FIRST EPISODE of Season Six. The first with brand new hosts Aiden and Shaumya. And kicking off ...
Episode 46 - (TW) 'Your child has a brain tumour'
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - June 27, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes(Trigger Warning) In this episode - Benj talks us through every parent's worst nightmare, from the moment he and his wife Sarah were told their 4 year old daughter Ivy had a mass in her brain to where they are now as a family 18 months later. This episode contains conversations that some peo...
Episode 45 - Mummy has a lump
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - June 13, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutesIf you are a parent who has recieved a brain tumour diagnosis, telling your children can be one of the hardest things to do. In this episidode we talk to Simone Baldwin, the author of the book 'Mummy has a lump' which she wrote after recieving her own brain tumour diagnosis and struggled to fi...
AfterThoughts: The Teenage Years - Time for Change
AfterThoughts - May 31, 2023 09:09 - 12 minutesAfterThoughts: The Teenage Years was created to make visible some of the invisible cancer stories from within the young cancer community. We'll be back for another series very soon. But there are some changes afoot. And we wanted to share them with you before the new series begins. Because if ...
Episode 44 - Spotlight on Ahead of the Game Foundation
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - May 31, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutesIn this episode Anna talks to Dave Bolton, founder of Ahead of the Game Foundation which aims to provide much needed rehabilitation services to cancer patients. Dave talks about what led him to creating Ahead of the Game and what services they provide. You can find out more about Ahead of the ...
Episode 43 - Headaches and Brain Tumours
Let's Talk About Brain Tumours - May 09, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutesIn this episode, we talk to Imelda and Rebecca who both experienced headaches caused by their brain tumours. They share how these were often dismissed by GPs and not taken seriously despite also having a range of other symptoms which were all indications that something wasn't right and needed lo...
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