Macmillan Cancer Support presents a bumper podcast episode following a first-of-its-kind panel discussion hosted by presenter, broadcast and campaigner Lauren Mahon. A candid conversation led by real people with fascinating, unique experiences of cancer, who are ready to share their stories. Cancer, dating, relationships, fertility – no topic is off the table ..read more

Angie catches up with Iyna, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. Iyna explains that, in her community, cancer is often not spoken about and she found herself on the receiving end of hurtful comments from some individuals. Angie also speaks to Boots Macmillan Information Pharmacist, Bina Mehta, about the support that’s out there for people facing similar challenges after their diagnosis ..read more

Angie Greaves meets with Toria, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer before the UK’s first coronavirus lockdown. She shares her experience of telling her five-year-old twin boys about her cancer and, later, Macmillan professional Azmina Rose joins Angie to provide guidance and support for people who need to talk to children about a cancer diagnosis. For more information and support with talking to children about cancer, visit Macmillan’s website . You can also call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm, for more information ..read more

In the final episode of the series, Angie chats with Nick who was diagnosed with bowel cancer during the pandemic. Nick describes his experience of being diagnosed as a young person living in London, and getting to grips with his stoma bag which he now calls ‘Zippy’. Angie also chats with Macmillan’s Strategic Advisor for Treatment, Dany Bell, who provides some tips and tricks for living with a stoma bag. For more information and support about stomas, visit Macmillan’s webpage (bit.ly/34DaMHw ..read more

Angie has a cuppa with Dee, who talks about her breast cancer diagnosis while she was juggling life as a single mum. Dee explains the emotional impact that her diagnosis had on her young son. Later in the episode, Angie speaks to Macmillan professional Azmina Rose, who offers some guidance and support for single parents living with cancer. For more information and support visit Macmillan’s website (bit.ly/34oVnLa), or call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm ..read more

*This episode contains content which may be upsetting for some listeners* Angie meets with Chris, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer twice between 2007 and 2017. In this episode, Chris tells Angie about his initial diagnosis, during which time his dad, John, was a huge source of support to him. However, six years later, John received his own diagnosis, and sadly died in 2015. Chris explains how he coped with grief and a second diagnosis without his dad by his side. Later in the episode, Angie talks to Boots’ Chief Pharmacist, Marc Donovan, about his own experience and the practical supp ..read more

In this episode, Emma B is joined again by Macmillan’s chief medical officer Dr Rosie Loftus and Boots’ Chief Pharmacist, Marc Donovan, to discuss all the practical support available to people with cancer during the pandemic and how to access it. The professionals also talk about the latest government guidance and what this means in practice for those clinically vulnerable. Mandy, who lives with treatable but not curable breast cancer, also shares her words of wisdom for handling cancer treatment and shielding during the ongoing pandemic. For further information and support about practical is ..read more

In this episode, Emma B is joined by Macmillan’s Work & Cancer expert, Liz Egan. Tune in to hear more about your rights at work during the pandemic, which ‘reasonable adjustments’ you can ask your employer to make to allow you to continue working, the options available as the furlough scheme comes to an end, and guidance for anybody out there who might have been made redundant. Richard, who was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2018, also shares his advice on the steps you can take if you’re working in the pandemic while living with cancer. For more information about work and cancer more ge ..read more

*This episode contains content which may be upsetting for some listeners* In this episode, Angie meets Krista, who was diagnosed with myeloma in May 2020. Still coming to terms with her diagnosis and facing treatment at home, Krista explains how she had to make a life-changing decision between fertility treatment and cancer treatment. Later on, Macmillan professional Azmina Rose joins Angie to offer guidance about the support available when thinking about fertility and cancer. For more information and support, visit Macmillan’s webpages on fertility in women (bit.ly/3rrJkUL) and fertility in ..read more

*This episode contains content which may be upsetting for some listeners*. Join Emma B and Macmillan’s Strategic Advisor for End of Life Care, Adrienne Betteley, as they discuss some of the most common questions asked around the options for end of life care during the pandemic. From what the guidance means for seeing loved ones outside your household, to the benefits you might be entitled to. Plus, Dany Bell provides some practical advice for those receiving end of life care. For information support on the issues raised in this episode, you can call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 ..read more