Talking Cancer

Just over a year ago Max’s mum, Nand, died from breast and sarcoma cancer. Emma and Max talk through his family’s experience of the end of his mum’s life, his ‘pre-grieving’ and how they planned her funeral together. Later in the episode, Emma reflects on Max’s story with Macmillan professional Dany, who shares practical and emotional advice for end of life and bereavement. This episode contains content which may be upsetting for some listeners. If you are affected by anything discussed in this episode, please contact our Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 (open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm).

3. When visiting the doctor about his snoring, Errol happened to pick up a prostate cancer leaflet that led to his diagnosis. After 10 years in remission, Errol talks to Emma B about how he’s made it his life’s work to educate men about prostate cancer, as well as touching on the side effects of a cancer some consider a taboo. Plus, Emma and Macmillan professional Dany discuss practical advice for what to expect after being told ‘you’re in remission’.

2. Adam was diagnosed with a brain tumour during a work trip to New York. He talks to Emma B about living with a treatable but not curable cancer. Plus, Emma asks Macmillan professional Dany helpful questions on what living with this type of cancer means for people. For more information and support about treatable but not curable cancer, visit https://bit.ly/32pUBZ7.

1. Emma B has a cuppa with Chloe, who talks about how she dealt with her leukaemia diagnosis as a new mum. Plus, Emma chats to Macmillan professional Dany about common worries and questions when being diagnosed with cancer. For more information and support, or if you’ve been affected by a cancer diagnosis, visit http://bit.ly/2vCJ4cy.

Coming Soon - Radio DJ Emma B meets people living with and affected by cancer for honest conversations over a cuppa. Expect real experiences from people who understand what you’re going through, plus useful advice and information from Macmillan professionals.