Not Your Grandma’s Cancer Show
Diagnosed with cancer in your 20s, 30s or 40s? You’ve just found your people.
This podcast dives into the real stuff no one talks about — sex, menopause, friends who ghost, long-term side effects, gender, neurodiversity, and more.
Scroll through, grab a tea (or a margarita), and tune in. New episodes drop monthly.
Wanna hang out or learn more? Visit: www.shinecancersupport.org
Episodes
Jan 21, 2022
Jan 21, 2022
54 min
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 hey, we even cover Belle Gibson so if you're watching Apple Cider Vinegar, have a listen.
Jan 10, 2022
Jan 10, 2022
51 min
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 7, 2022
Jan 7, 2022
46 min
Tatum interviews Ceinwen, a founding Director of Shine, and then talks about “scanxiety” with Christopher and Meera, two young adults living with cancer.
Jan 7, 2022
Jan 7, 2022
52 min
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 7, 2022
Jan 7, 2022
47 min
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 7, 2022
Jan 7, 2022
53 min
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 7, 2022
Jan 7, 2022
44 min
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 7, 2022
Jan 7, 2022
33 min
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 7, 2022
Jan 7, 2022
52 min
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 7, 2022
Jan 7, 2022
1hr 1 min
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.
About this podcast
Hosted by Tatum de Roeck, this podcast covers the hot topics and issues that we know get talked about A LOT if you're a younger adult with cancer. Tatum, our host, was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 30s.
Like what you hear? Or got an idea for the show? Get in touch and let us know. We’d love to hear from you!