This episode aims to challenge the misconception that only a certain type of person gets lung cancer.  Spike Elliott was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and a secondary brain tumour on Christmas Eve 2018. He was 49 and a non-smoker. He enjoyed daily gym workouts and ran 5ks for fun! So, when Spike started to experience fatigue and shoulder pain, lung cancer was not even a consideration. As a result, he saw his GP on three occasions before finally being referred for a brain scan on 19th December. Spike then endured further 3-month delay whilst he waited for genetic testing. He was told ..read more

This episode aims to contradict the nihilistic perceptions of lung cancer and demonstrate that it is not an instant death sentence.  Mandee will chat to Jeff Smith who was diagnosed with early stage lung cancer through the targeted lung health check programme. She will also be joined by Ruthra Coventry who was diagnosed early through the symptomatic pathway and remains cancer free many years on ..read more

In this episode, Lorraine and Mandee recall their favourite moments and discussions from the series. Thank you for joining Lorraine and Mandee for series 2 of the Let's Talk About Lung Cancer Podcast. Series 3 will be coming soon, but in the meantime, please get in touch. We'd love to hear from you about any topics you'd like us to cover or questions you'd like us to answer For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news by following our social media channels: Twitter - Roy_Castle_Lung Instagram - RoyCastleLungCancer Facebook -&nbs ..read more

Mandee is joined by Branwen Hywel who was diagnosed with stage 3b lung cancer in 2018. Prior to her diagnosis, Branwen was a primary school head teacher. It was a job that she loved but sadly, was forced to leave. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news by following our social media channels: Twitter - Roy_Castle_Lung Instagram - RoyCastleLungCancer Facebook - Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation ..read more

There are now many different types of treatments for lung cancer. In this latest episode, Lorraine chats to Andy McKay and Karen Michael about the types of treatment they have had – from undergoing surgery to having chemo and their different experiences of targeted therapy. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news by following our social media channels: Twitter - Roy_Castle_Lung Instagram - RoyCastleLungCancer Facebook - Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation ..read more

It is not just the person diagnosed who is affected by lung cancer. It is the whole family. Lorraine chats to Natasha Loveridge about how she told her family, including her two daughters, about her incurable diagnosis. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news by following our social media channels: Twitter - Roy_Castle_Lung Instagram - RoyCastleLungCancer Facebook - Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation ..read more

As we approach peak summer holiday season, Mandee chats with Jules Fielder along with Nick and Paula Whitehead about some of their travels post-diagnosis ..read more

It can be a scary place when you have lung cancer and are not having regular treatment. Mandee chats to Kerrie Mitchell about how she has embraced life whilst on a watch and wait regime. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news by following our social media channels: Twitter - Roy_Castle_Lung Instagram - RoyCastleLungCancer Facebook - Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation ..read more

After decades of campaigning, our hard work has paid off. A national targeted screening programme for lung cancer has been announced. For this special edition of the podcast by our ambassador and trustee, Cathy Brokenshire, whose husband James was an MP and a cabinet minister in the UK government at Westminster.  We also welcome Dr Sammy Quaife, who has an interest in the psychological aspects of screening, in her role as a research scientist.  And our final guest is Professor David Baldwin, a consultant physician who’s had a key role in making the case for lung cancer screening a ..read more

We're back with a new series and to kick us off our Director of Information, Prevention and Support, Lorraine Dallas, chats with charity ambassador and trustee, Mandee Lucas about her experiences of cancer, CBT, scanxiety and life post diagnosis and treatment. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news by following our social media channels: Twitter - Roy_Castle_Lung Instagram - RoyCastleLungCancer Facebook - Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation ..read more