Cancer Support Suffolk Podcast

Jul 11 2024 29 mins

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Talking about life before, during and after cancer, this podcast puts the ‘Big C’ at the centre of the conversation. From signs and symptoms, support treatment, non-clinical therapy and aftercare, to plenty of expert advice and learning on how to tackle cancer.
This podcast is hosted by Mark Murphy MBE, CEO of Cancer Support Suffolk and award-winning radio presenter. Cancer Support Suffolk, now in its 26th year, is passionate about the work it provides and offers complementary therapists, counsellors, educators, ambassadors and business brains to help educate and support the people of Suffolk.
Cancer Support Suffolk is a registered charity and relies on donations and fundraising to be able to continue its vital work in the community.

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Ep 4: Skin Cancer - the signs to look for and why you should get it checked out

Jul 11 2024 26 mins

Welcome to the Cancer Support Suffolk podcast. In this episode we talk about skin cancer with Jo Kirby from ESNEFT, a skin cancer nurse, and Sue Roberts, who went on her own journey with a melanoma. You can also hear Sue chat about her support group she was asked to put together using her own experience.Jo is key at supporting patients through the whole cancer journey from diagnosi

Ep 3: Bowel Cancer - the signs to look out for and what to do

May 22 2024 27 mins

Welcome to the Cancer Support Suffolk podcast. In this episode we talk about bowel cancer with Julie Steadman, lead specialist screening practitioner with ESNEF (lead bowel screening programme), and she works at Ipswich and Colchester hospitals. She is joined by Rebecca Scott and Terry Hunt to share their experiences with bowel cancer. Julie, how common is bowel cancer? It is very

Ep 2: Prostate Cancer - the risk, the diagnosis and prevention

Apr 18 2024 33 mins

Welcome to the Cancer Support Suffolk podcast.In this episode we talk about prostate cancer with John and Adrian, both diagnosed with prostate cancer, as well as Chris Booth from CHAPS (Men's Health Charity) and Peter Lobley, Macmillan Urology Nurse Specialist.'More often than not - there are no symptoms for prostate cancer - which is why the PSA blood test is essential for men'. P

Ep 1: Welcome to the Cancer Support Suffolk Podcast

Mar 15 2024 28 mins

Welcome to our first Cancer Support Suffolk podcast.In this episode we introduce you to the work of the charity and its relationship with the Cancer Information Centre at Ipswich Hospital.We hear how the charity was formed and how it’s looking to the future. Join us each month as we hear personal stories of how people are dealing with their cancer diagnosis and from experts on th