Not Your Grandma’s Cancer Show

Finding Your Voice

On this episode of Not Your Grandma's Cancer Show, we explore speaking up in medical settings. Amelia joins Tatum to share how she literally and figuratively lost her voice after being diagnosed with tongue cancer, as well as how she refound it. Kavita, a patient involvement lead, highlights practical advocacy tips and why hearing from you can help others.  
 
 

Lymphomas and Leukemias

Christian, Satveer, and Ceinwen join Tatum to share their varied experiences of being diagnosed with a high-grade blood cancer.
Christian had just moved out of home for the first time, Satveer was recently married and Ceinwen had given birth to her daughter, when they were thrust into the whirlwind of diagnosis and facing the impact of treatment.  They touch on how their diagnosis impacted family dynamics, feelings of isolation and the task of explaining the diagnosis to others.
There are tips for what they wish they'd know about sooner (shoutout to cooling towels!) and why talking to others who get it, makes a big difference.  

What is it like to have a rare cancer?

What do you do when doctors don't have a lot of answers, treatments are new, and there are no organisations specifically for your cancer?
George and Maddie join Tatum to share how having a rare cancer impacted their diagnosis, treatment and sense of odds. 

Marking Endings

How do we say goodbye to the things we loved or wanted?
Megan and Brian join Tatum for a fascinating discussion on how we hold endings.
Megan shares how it felt to create an 'end of career' ceremony. Brian's experience of cancer and being a celebrant has given him insight into why rituals can be so powerful and how to make an event meaningful. 

What does body confidence mean to us now?

In this episode, Tatum is joined by Roland, Sally, and Mel to explore how cancer can impact body confidence. 
They explore what it's like having extensive scars, swimming with their child, deciding to remain flat after a double mastectomy and approaching life with a stoma.
Together, they share what helps them on tough days and how they now redefine what confidence looks like.

Scamuary - Cancer Scams and Scammers (again!)

Welcome to Scamuary! Ceinwen and Clare join Tatum for a lighthearted dive into the nefarious world of cancer scams. Ceinwen discusses the story of an infamous all-curing cannabis oil and Clare explores the practice of infusing legit science with unprovable claims. By the end of this episode you'll have a list of key words to ring alarm bells that it may be a scam.  
Check out our other episodes on this topic, Cancer Scams and Scammers and Cancer Scams and Scammers Part 2.  

Family Dynamics

As we approach the festive season we're diving into family dynamics.  Often we imagine families pulling together after a cancer diagnosis but sometimes it doesn't quite work out like that. Tatum's joined by guests, Naomi and Fiona, sharing how they've managed to cope with their family and being sick, at the same time.

The Science of Sleep

In this episode, Tatum cosies up with the science of sleep, pulling back the covers on the latest research to learn how we can all get a few more Zzzzs.
 
Sleep experts Andrew Davies and Shauna Munir explain why spending less time in bed may actually help you sleep more.
 
They also share their best research and science-backed tips to help you get a better night's rest.

Live at Shine Connect - Am I Normal?

If you missed our Shine Connect conference, do not fear! In this upbeat live episode, recorded at the event, we not only hear about Shine's upcoming research but Tatum and Ceinwen are joined by our fabulous panel: Fatima, Kaleb, Kerry and Louis (as well as the Shine Connect audience).

What really happens in a cancer support programme?

In this episode, Tatum chats with Clare, Shine's Programme Delivery Manager, to lift the lid on what really goes down in a cancer support programme — spoiler alert: it’s not just sitting in a circle and crying!