RadioTherapy

About RadioTherapy

Cancer can completely disrupt a young person’s life both during and beyond treatment. This series of podcasts has been created by a group of young people with cancer sharing their lived experiences. We will hear powerful, authentic and detailed descriptions of how cancer has impacted their education, employment, friendships and wider relationships.

Publisher

Julie Cain

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Mar 2024

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   SEASON 8, EPISODE 5: Stuart, Andrew and Carson: Importance of Charities and Peer Support

   This episode shines a light on the incredible role charities and peer support programmes play in helping young people navigate cancer treatment and recovery. Through personal stories, Andrew and Carson share how support from youth workers, charities, and fellow patients helped them build friendships, create positive memories, and feel less alone during some of life's toughest moments. Podcast Synopsis When you're facing cancer as a teenager, having the right support can make all the difference. In this episode of The Radiotherapy Podcast, Andrew and Carson discuss how charities, youth support programs, and peer support groups helped them through treatment and beyond. They share stories of meeting other young people who truly understood what they were going through, taking part in unforgettable trips and activities, and finding opportunities to simply be teenagers again. From sailing adventures and theme park trips to special holidays, charity-funded experiences, and lifelong friendships, this conversation highlights the positive impact that support networks can have on young people and their families during and after cancer treatment. · What peer support means and why connecting with others in similar situations is so valuable. · The role of Youth Support Coordinators and how they help young people during treatment. · Building friendships through Teenage Cancer Trust activities and events. · Annual peer support trips, including weekends at Crieff Hydro. · Andrew and Carson's experiences on the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust sailing trip. · How charities helped families both emotionally and financially during treatment. · Carson's experience with Calum's Cabin and a restorative family break after treatment. · Support from Young Lives vs Cancer, Dreamflight, SuperShoes, and other charitable organisations. · The importance of giving back through fundraising and supporting the charities that helped them. RadioTherapy podcast is sponsored by the Beatson Cancer Charity Home | Beatson Cancer Charity and The National Lottery Community Fund Young Start programme, Young Start | The National Lottery Community Fund and is recorded by Go Radio in Glasgow Go Radio | 90's 00's & Now | Number 1 for Glasgow & The West (thisisgo.co.uk) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiotherapypodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radiotherapypod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/radio-therapy-podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radiotherapypodcast

2. 

   21 Sept 2026

   SEASON 8, EPISODE 4: Hollie, Rowan, Rosa and Max: Cancer, Classrooms and Growing Up Too Soon

   In this powerful episode of Radio Therapy, host Hollie is joined by Rowan, Rosa and Max, who sharetheir experiences of being diagnosed with cancer during their early teenage years and the challengesof navigating friendships, school, and everyday life during and after treatment.The conversation explores the realities of returning to school after cancer, coping with rumours andmisunderstandings, and the emotional impact of feeling different from peers who struggle tounderstand what life with cancer is really like. The young people also discuss the invaluable role ofpeer support, the friendships they've built through organisations like Teenage Cancer Trust, and whyconnecting with others who truly understand has been life-changing.Honest, heartfelt and often humorous, this episode shines a light on the importance of friendship,support and belonging throughout the teenage cancer experience.Episode Highlights• Growing up with a cancer diagnosis and how friendships changed during treatment.• The challenges of explaining cancer to classmates and peers.• Returning to school and facing rumours, awkward conversations and new realities.• Why peer support and cancer friendships can make all the difference.• Residential trips, shared experiences and finding people who truly understand.• Learning to navigate friendships after treatment ends.• Using humour to cope with difficult moments and challenges.• Advice for young people facing a diagnosis and for friends wanting to offer support.RadioTherapy podcast is sponsored by the Beatson Cancer Charity Home | Beatson Cancer Charity andThe National Lottery Community Fund Young Start programme, Young Start | The National LotteryCommunity Fund and is recorded by Go Radio in Glasgow Go Radio | 90's 00's & Now | Number 1 forGlasgow & The West (thisisgo.co.uk)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiotherapypodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radiotherapypod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/radio-therapy-podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radiotherapypodcast

3. 

   14 Sept 2026

   SEASON 8, EPISODE 3: Stuart, Andrew and Carson: Teenagers Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis

   This episode offers a powerful and uplifting look at what life is really like for teenagers navigatingcancer treatment. Through honest conversations, Andrew and Carson share their experiences ofbeing diagnosed at a young age, missing school, staying connected with friends, coping withtreatment, and finding their way back to everyday life.What happens when cancer interrupts your teenage years?In this heartfelt episode of The Radiotherapy Podcast, Stuart sits down with Andrew and Carson,two young cancer survivors, to discuss the realities of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery duringsome of the most important years of growing up. From being away from school and managingfriendships to finding support from family, hospital staff, and fellow patients, they share candidstories of resilience, humour, and hope.The conversation explores the challenges of returning to normal life after treatment, rebuildingconfidence, and discovering new strengths along the way. Their advice for other young people facinga similar journey is both practical and inspiring.• Andrew and Carson share their cancer diagnosis stories and treatment experiences.• The impact of long periods away from school and staying connected with classmates.• Managing friendships, social life, and concerns about what others might think.• The importance of peer support and meeting other young people facing similar challenges.• How family relationships became stronger throughout treatment.• Life on the Teen Cancer Trust ward and the difference dedicated support spaces can make.• Andrew's experience travelling to Manchester for proton therapy.• Carson's journey back to fitness, including running half marathons after treatment.• The role of charities, special experiences, and community support during recovery.• Honest advice for young people currently going through treatment: trust your medical teamand listen to your body.RadioTherapy podcast is sponsored by the Beatson Cancer Charity Home | Beatson Cancer Charity andThe National Lottery Community Fund Young Start programme, Young Start | The National LotteryCommunity Fund and is recorded by Go Radio in Glasgow Go Radio | 90's 00's & Now | Number 1 forGlasgow & The West (thisisgo.co.uk)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiotherapypodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radiotherapypod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/radio-therapy-podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radiotherapypodcast

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

55 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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Quality

71

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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