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Have you ever heard the expression “what’s the tea?” According to urban dictionary it means when someone has gossip and you want to know every detail of as soon as possible. So that’s what this podcast is- spilling the tea on what it’s like to have cancer (or the big C) as a young person in Northern Ireland. Recorded in 2021 during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic this podcast series is hosted by Laura from Young Lives vs Cancer (formerly known as CLIC Sargent) and Helen from Cancer Fund for Children. We have come together to talk about cancer services in NI and share the stories of the young people and families we support.
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Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
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In this podcast Laura from Young Lives vs Cancer and Helen from Cancer Fund for Children chat with Gareth who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Lauren with Leukaemia and Lee with . All of them had stem cell transplant as part of their treatment but as you'll hear the impact on them in terms of treatment and post-treatment has been so different.
JOIN THE STEM CELL REGISTER TODAY! Under 30 years old register via Anthony Nolan. Over 30? Register via DKMS UK.
If you’d like to read more about stem cell transplants you can on the Teenage Cancer Trust website here, more about Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) on the Macmillan website, more advice from Young Lives vs Cancer about long hospital stays here (including helpful packing information). Gareth, Lauren and Lee recommend: a v shaped or pregnancy pillow (or just your own familiar pillow/blanket from home), treats and cooked food (even though appetite might be low) and downloaded shows/books (to circumvent poor wifi).
If you’d like to get in touch with Young Lives vs Cancer
Website: www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk | Amy’s House Belfast | Paul’s House Belfast
Email: getsupport@younglivesvscancer.org.uk | Simon.Darby@younglivesvscancer.org.uk | Laura.Rohdich@younglivesvscancer.org.uk
Call: 0300 303 5220
Facebook: Young Lives vs Cancer in Northern Ireland
Simon & Laura’s Instagram: @Simon.YoungLives | @LauraYoungLives
Move Forward Crossfit Programme Instagram: @CrossfitMoveForward
If you’d like to get in touch with Cancer Fund For Children
Website: https://cancerfundforchildren.com/ | Daisy Lodge | Referral Form
Email: services@cancerfundforchildren.com | helen@cancerfundforchildren.com
Call: 028 9080 5599
Facebook: Cancer Fund for Children
Instagram: @CancerFundforChildren
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