Beatson Talks

About Beatson Talks

A podcast designed to inform, support, and provide a platform for patients to share their stories, while also allowing staff to discuss the support available to cancer patients and their families. Hosted by Laura Boyd

Publisher

Beatson Cancer Charity

Category

business · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Aug 2024

Latest episode

22 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Jul 2026

   We're with you: From Doctor to Patient - Dr Punam Krishan's Story

   When GP and broadcaster Dr Punam Krishan was diagnosed with breast cancer, she suddenly found herself on the other side of the consultation room. In this deeply personal conversation with Beatson Cancer Charity CEO Gillian Hailstones, Dr Punam reflects on the shock of diagnosis, the reality of treatment, and the often-overlooked challenges that come when treatment ends. Together, they explore what it means to navigate fear, uncertainty and recovery while continuing to be a parent, partner, fr...

2. 

   7 Jul 2026

   We're with you: The Reality of Living with a Brain Tumour

   Host Laura Boyd is joined by Graham McLennan, whose life changed in 2020 when a sudden seizure led to the discovery of a brain tumour. After undergoing an awake craniotomy, followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy at The Beatson, Graham has learned to navigate the lasting realities of living with cancer, including epilepsy, fatigue and early retirement. In this honest conversation, Graham reflects on the emotional and practical challenges of life after treatment, the effect his diagno...

3. 

   30 Jun 2026

   We're with you: Life Beyond the Pink Ribbon

   Lori Delaney is a playwright and PhD student at the University of Glasgow who was diagnosed with breast cancer in her thirties. Drawing from her own experience and the experiences of others affected by cancer, Lori created A Waiting Game: Life Beyond the Pink Ribbon — a powerful production exploring the realities of life during and after breast cancer treatment. The play highlights the emotional and long-term effects cancer can have long after treatment ends, helping to open up honest convers...

Who has been a guest on Beatson Talks

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Bryan Marshall
• Donna Hicks
• David Wynne
• Erin Lavery
• Daniel Lavery

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

47

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.