Not Your Grandma‘s Cancer Show

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   1. Reconnecting with your body

   Many people find that they feel different in their bodies after cancer - you might have lost trust in your body, or feel like your body has turned against you.In this podcast, Tatum talks to Claudia Knowles, a Research Assistant in the Heathcote Lab / working with Dr Lauren Heathcote looking at the mind-body connection in people who have had cancer. They talk about interoception - they way that we understand our internal bodily signals - and how bodily signals can affect emotions. Claudia talks

   Mar 25,2024 51:33
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   2. Doctors get cancer too: hearing from healthcare professionals

   Most of us are used to talking to healthcare professionals about our cancer but we don't usually talk to them about *their* cancer.  In this podcast, we hear about what it's like to go from being the person giving a diagnosis to being the one who receives it. Hannah, a GP, shares how she received the news of her brain tumour while at work with a waiting room full of people. Simon, a pediatrician, explains how he navigates how much of his own experience to share while at work. Mari, gynaecologist

   Feb 20,2024 41:10
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   3. Living with the lasting effects of cancer

   When your initial cancer treatment is over, your friends and family might think you're fine - but we know you can be left with many lasting effects and emotions. In this episode, Tatum talks to Matt who was diagnosed with a brain tumour at 17, and Roisin who was treated for osteosarcoma of the jaw after a diagnosis at 28. They talk how they managed treatment and the aftermath over the long term.Roisin has also shared more details of her treatment and recovery on our website here.

   Jan 25,2024 55:47
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   4. Newly Diagnosed? This episode is for you!

   If you're newly diagnosed with cancer, welcome, you're in the right place.  In this episode, members of the Shine community share their top tips and what they wish they knew when they were in your position. We have two great guests, Matt, diagnosed just last year with bowel cancer, shares his whirlwind entry into the world of cancer and how important humour is, and Ceinwen, co-founder of Shine Cancer Support, shares the breadth of her knowledge. Having met hundreds of newly diagnosed younger adu

   Jan 08,2024 46:54
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   5. Living with genetic cancers

   Tatum explores what it's like to carry a 'cancer gene' and speaks to Helen, who carries the BRCA gene, and Cara who has Lynch syndrome. Cara developed bowel cancer at 32 for which she was successfully treated. She later developed early stage womb cancer and had a hysterectomy and oophorectomy during the pandemic. Her father had also had bowel cancer. Three generations of Helen's family have been affected by cancer, including her mother who died of breast cancer in the 1990s. Helen tested positiv

   Dec 01,2023 01:00:16
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   6. Neurodiversity and cancer - how neurodivergence affects how we experience cancer

   Tatum speaks to Dr. Char Goodwin and Neil MacVicar, both of whom are neurodivergent and have been diagnosed with cancer.The quote Char references is from Dr Jac den Houting  @JacdenHouting  TED talk https://www.ted.com/talks/jac_den_houting_why_everything_you_know_about_autism_is_wrong?language=en

   Nov 02,2023 51:46
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   7. Stories of breast cancer

   October is breast cancer awareness month and in our latest podcast Tatum speaks to three members of Shine's community about their experiences of the UK's most common cancer.  She speaks to Kate, who was diagnosed in lockdown and Hannah who was diagnosed with breast cancer after an earlier cancer diagnosis. Tatum also speaks to Dror about what it's like to be a man living with advanced breast cancer. 

   Oct 02,2023 44:05
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   8. And now for the science bit: frontiers of cancer research with Prof Gerard Evan

   This month, we're delighted to speak to Prof Gerard Evan who is based at the UK's Francis Crick Institute and is one of the world's leading cancer researchers. Prof Evan talks to Tatum about why cancers occur, how we can treat them, and why there are many reasons to be hopeful for the future of cancer treatment. Fun fact: you have more cells in your body than there are stars in a thousand Milky Way galaxies.Like what you hear? Join us *in person* on 14 October at Shine Connect, the UK's only con

   Sep 04,2023 39:20
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   9. Talking about cancer, sex and intimacy

   In this episode, Tatum chats to Sarah and Cheryl of the Cancer, Sex and Intimacy Project which is now a partner of Shine Cancer Support. Sarah and Cheryl talk about what inspired them to work on the topics of sex and intimacy after cancer and also unpick whether advice not to sleep in the same bed as your partner means you can have sex on the couch....Cheryl and Sarah will be joining us at Shine Connect (Shine's annual conference) in October 2023. You can check out Cancer, Sex and Intimacy on In

   Aug 04,2023 32:45
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    10. Going Out Out! The Pride and Cancer episode

    To celebrate London Pride, our podcast this month is looking at how we can navigate the desire to go OUT OUT for Pride while also managing cancer and all the things that brings with it. Tatum is joined on the podcast by Scott, who lives with multiple myeloma, and Indigo who is living with the effects of kidney cancer treatment. 00:00:00 - Intro00:00:54 - Scott's story 00:11:56 - Indigo's story  Topics:- LGBTQI+- Pride- Multiple myeloma- Kidney cancer- Coping with long-term conditions

    Jul 01,2023 47:28
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    11. Talking about infertility: Part 2, Stories of Infertility after Cancer

    In this podcast, we explore what it's like to be left infertile after cancer. Tatum talks to Amanda, Katy and Gemma about their experiences of cancer diagnoses, treatment, fertility preservation and adjusting to the thought of a life without children.00:00:00 - Intro00:01:17 - Amanda's story00:15:04 - Katy's story00:31:42 - Gemma's story Topics:- Breast, ovarian and womb cancer- Cancer diagnosis- Treatment- Fertility preservation- Life without children- Living with infertility- Coping strategies

    Jun 19,2023 01:04:11
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    12. Talking about infertility: Part 1

    Tatum speaks to Dr. Cheryl Fitzgerald, a consultant gynaecologist in reproductive medicine in Manchester, and Shine volunteer Hannah, about the ways in which cancer and cancer treatment can affect fertility. They discuss the emotional impact of post-cancer (in)fertility and also provide some really useful tips for shaping discussions with healthcare practitioners. 

    Jun 05,2023 35:02
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    13. Exercise after cancer

    May is Shine's Exercise after Cancer Month and on the podcast we've got two great guests: exercise specialist and breast cancer survivor Carolyn Garritt, author of Get Your Oomph Back, and size-inclusive personal trainer Gemma Saeger, who also lives with multiple myeloma. They discuss the ins and outs of exercise after cancer, including why it's important and where to get started if you're not feeling motivated.  

    May 02,2023 43:29
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    14. Chronic cancer: when your cancer doesn’t fit inside the cancer box

    This month we're talking about chronic cancer. Chronic cancer often can't be cured but it also may not need treatment immediately. Sometimes, they can be treated long-term, or they might require treatment every so often.  Myeloma, some lymphomas and leukaemias and even some ovarian cancers can fall into this category, but they're often not well understood by friends and family (or people in general!). Tatum talks to David, Lucy and Kerrie about their experiences. 

    Apr 03,2023 47:15
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    15. And now for our highlights....the Not Your Grandma’s Cancer Show compilation

    Just listening in for the first time? Need a reminder of everything we've covered in the podcast? Look no further! In this special episode, we've got a run down of some of topics we've covered previously and a few highlights of our favourite bits. Living with cancer as a young adult isn't easy, but we've got you covered. 

    Feb 09,2023 47:39
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    16. Cancer’s mental health impact: experiences of young adults

    In this episode, Tatum welcomes Clare from Shine to review some of the experiences that were shared at Shine's annual conference. They hear from Rime, who lives with bipolar disorder and experienced a severe mental health emergency after her diagnosis; Ben who has experienced anxiety and used alcohol to cope; and from Ciaran who was diagnosed with testicular cancer and then experienced suicidal thoughts. Warning: Please be aware that this episode contains descriptions of mental illness, suicide

    Jan 25,2023 01:07:04
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    17. Shine Connect catch up: Dating and Sex after Cancer

    If you missed our amazing Shine Connect 2022 young adult cancer conference fear not! In a special podcast episode, we bring you some highlights from our Dating after Cancer and Sex and Intimacy sessions. You'll hear some of the best bits but if you're hankering for more, check out our YouTube playlist for the full sessions. 

    Dec 08,2022 43:22
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    18. Shine Connect conference & Breast Cancer Awareness month

    In this mini-sode, Shine Cancer Support co-founder Emma Willis discusses her breast cancer diagnosis, aged 29 and how her experiences of isolation led to the creation of Shine. Tatum also chats about the upcoming Shine Connect 2022 conference for adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s with cancer. You can view the agenda and speakers (as well as register free) for the conference HERE.

    Oct 28,2022 31:06
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    19. Losing Friends with Cancer

    Having a friend die is tough under any circumstance but when you're part of the cancer community it can hit you in a different way. Anxiety (could this happen to me?) and survivor's guilt can all be part of the complex web of feelings that we experience. In this podcast, Tatum, Hannah and Mari talk about how they've managed and why friendships with others who have cancer are so important.

    Oct 21,2022 45:21
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    20. Managing menopause after cancer - without HRT

    In the third of our series about menopause after cancer, Tatum talks to Dr. Jane Davis, a GP and women's health specialist, about managing menopause when you can't take HRT. 

    Oct 04,2022 01:01:40
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    21. Managing menopause after cancer with Dr. Juliet Balfour - the HRT episode

    In the second of our trio of menopause episodes, Tatum talks to Dr. Juliet Balfour, a GP and menopause expert based in Somerset, England. Tatum and Dr. Balfour discuss hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the research on its uses, and how it can help those who are able to take it. 

    Sep 14,2022 54:58
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    22. Experiences of menopause after cancer

    In the first of our trio of menopause episodes, Tatum talks to three Shine community members about their experiences of menopause after a cancer diagnosis. Together our guests and host discuss the impact of menopause and what's helped them cope.Our upcoming menopause episodes will include chats with doctors who have expertise in menopause. Our second episode will cover managing menopause with HRT and our third will cover managing menopause without HRT. 

    Aug 31,2022 59:12
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    23. A Black woman’s experience of cancer

    In this episode, we chat to Aff, one of Shine's fabulous volunteers, about her experience of breast cancer as a Black woman in her 30s. From wigs to prosthetics and more, Aff talks to Tatum how and why services need to change to be more inclusive.

    Jul 15,2022 36:11
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    24. The Queer Sex Pride Episode

    June is Pride month and we're delighted to share our new episode on queer sex after a cancer diagnosis. Tatum was joined by Stewart O'Callaghan from Live through This and Lizzy Scott, a radiotherapy specialist who is working to make radiotherapy more queer-inclusive. 

    Jul 01,2022 01:00:21
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    25. When you’re a parent with cancer

    Being a parent with cancer can be especially isolating. You may have friends with children or friends who have cancer - but you probably don't have many friends who are coping with both. In this episode, Tatum talks to Sarah and Mark about their experiences looking after little people while navigating life with cancer. 

    May 27,2022 54:13
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    26. Ummm....where was I? Brain fog after cancer and cancer treatment

    A huge percentage of people who have cancer and cancer treatment experience 'cancer-related cognitive impairment' - aka 'chemo brain' or 'brain fog'. In this episode, we chat to occupational therapist Tamsin Longley and research nurse Sarah Stapleton from the Royal Marsden in London, two women on a mission to help people affected by brain fog. 

    May 17,2022 49:49
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    27. Creativity, cancer, and relearning how to live

    Dominic Walker is a filmmaker storyteller and in this episode, he shares his story of diagnosis and treatment for Grade 4 glioblastoma, as well as how he's (re) learning to live with his diagnosis. This podcast features Dominic's storytelling project which combines spoken word with music and soundscapes, as well as an interview afterwards with podcast host Tatum.You can hear more of Dominic's work at https://www.purpleear.co.uk or contact him at dominicwalker12@outlook.com. Sound design credit t

    Apr 25,2022 53:43
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    28. Cancer souvenirs: the long-term impact of cancer and cancer treatment

    In this episode, Tatum talks to Barbara and Rime about the long-term impact of cancer and cancer treatment - those "cancer souvenirs" that we often get left with but very often don't talk about. Barbara discusses her tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment, while Rime chats through her experience of breast cancer in her 30s. 

    Mar 18,2022 46:17
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    29. Cancer and Friendships

    In this episode, Tatum talks to Neil and Elinor about friendships and cancer: how cancer impacts our friendships and how relationships might change through a diagnosis and treatment. 

    Feb 25,2022 57:41
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    30. Cancer Scams and Scammers

    In this episode members of the Shine team talk about cancer scammers and scams - those people who fake cancer and offer up fake cancer cures - and how they affect us all. And no: that "ancient herb" won't cure you....

    Jan 21,2022 54:04
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    31. Weight and nutrition after cancer

    In this episode, Tatum talks about weight (gaining it and losing it!) and how we can eat well with an eye on nourishing ourselves. Guests include Shine member Jemil, fitness coach (and cancer patient) Sarah Newman and registered dietician Victoria Deprez.

    Jan 10,2022 51:43
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    32. Scanxiety

    Tatum interviews Ceinwen, a founding Director of Shine, and then talks about “scanxiety” with Christopher and Meera, two young adults living with cancer.

    Jan 07,2022 46:36
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    33. Sex and cancer

    Tatum welcomes Dr Isabel White, a Psychosexual Therapist and Oncology Nurse to discuss common issues faced by men and women during and after cancer treatment and answer your questions.

    Jan 07,2022 52:09
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    34. Coping with anxiety, stress and PTSD after cancer

    Tatum talks to three young adults that have all faced a diagnosis of cancer and then coped with symptoms of anxiety, stress or PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Richard, Greig and Natalie discuss their experiences and talk about ways of coping.

    Jan 07,2022 47:50
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    35. Travel, insurance and cancer

    Tatum interviews Fiona, Shine member and founder of InsuranceWith, a specialist travel insurer for people with pre-existing conditions. She also talks to Kate about travelling after cancer treatment.

    Jan 07,2022 53:46
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    36. We don’t talk about cancer

    How do we respond when someone tells us to keep quiet about our diagnosis? In this episode Tatum talks to three guests who’ve had that experience. Jelilat Oyetunji, Precious and Anoushe share how cancer is perceived in different cultures, how they reacted, and they let us in on how their responses evolved over time.

    Jan 07,2022 44:35
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    37. When your parent has cancer

    Produced in partnership with students from Townley Grammar School, in this episode Tatum talks to Chloe and Ed about what it’s like to be a teenager whose parent has cancer and how adults can help them cope.

    Jan 07,2022 33:44
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    38. Dating after cancer

    Dating can be tough at the best of times – but what about after cancer? In this episode of our podcast, Robin and Jess join Tatum in the studio to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of dating after cancer.

    Jan 07,2022 52:44
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    39. The other half: being the partner of a young adult with cancer

    In this episode of Not Your Grandma's Cancer Show, Tatum talks to Salma, Geoff, Matt, and Jason about what it’s like to be a partner of a young adult living with a cancer diagnosis.

    Jan 07,2022 01:01:21
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    40. Living with fatigue

    In this episode, Tatum discusses the way in which fatigue affects us after cancer and talks to three guests who have all dealt with fatigue in different ways.

    Jan 07,2022 01:03:05
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    41. Working after cancer

    In this episode, Tatum talks to George about his experiences of work during and after two experiences of leukaemia, as well as a coach who provides support to people returning to work after cancer.

    Jan 07,2022 01:00:20
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    42. Being a ”cancer lifer”: when there’s no cure

    In this episode of Not Your Grandma's Cancer Show, Tatum interviews Marbellys, Adam and Cara, all of whom are living with an incurable cancer diagnosis.

    Jan 07,2022 01:12:02
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    43. Cancer causes and cures

    In this episode, Tatum talks to one of the world’s leading cancer researchers, Professor Gerard Evan, about the causes of cancer, why he’s optimistic about the future – and whether a ‘cure for all cancers’ already exists.

    Jan 07,2022 01:13:40
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    44. Feeling guilty

    In this episode, Tatum talks with Naveed, Mikki and Daniella about guilt, that surprising feeling that can be very powerful.

    Jan 07,2022 01:13:40
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    45. The end of the fertility line

    In this episode we are talking about the end of the infertility line, when cancer has taken away the opportunity to have children. Terri, Clare and Tatum share how they respond to the innocuous but loaded question “Do you have children?”, and how to make space for grief and reinvention.

    Jan 06,2022 58:27
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    46. Being a young man with cancer

    In this episode, we talk with Dan, Mike and Neil about the impact of cancer and how, as men, they deal with emotions that can emerge.

    Jan 06,2022 01:07:19
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    47. Queer with Cancer

    In this episode, Tatum talks to Stewart from Live through This about living with cancer as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

    Jan 06,2022 55:51
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    48. Coping with Covid-19

    Recorded in April 2020, in this episode, Tatum talks with Christopher, Rosie, Karen and Ceinwen who are all coping with cancer and Covid-19 (and isolating at home!).

    Apr 10,2020 49:54