OUTspoken

Today, we hear Neil’s story. Neil (he/him) is a gay man living in Manchester, who was diagnosed with terminal neuroendocrine cancer. This episode we discuss: 🌈 Navigating a rare cancer diagnosis 🌈 Facing a terminal diagnosis as a young person 🌈 The need for better mental health support in cancer care Content warnings This episode contains discussion of: Cancer Death (including death from cancer...

Today, we hear Rudy’s story. Rudy is a transmasculine person and healthcare professional navigating life beyond breast cancer. This episode we discuss:  🌈 Advocating for yourself in healthcare  🌈 The importance of meeting other people like you  🌈 The intersection of gender affirming care and cancer treatment  Content warnings This episode contains discussion of: Cancer Medical trauma Fatphobia...

Today, we hear Loz’s story. Loz is a young trans person who is living beyond childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, also known as ALL. This episode we discuss: 🌈 Inclusive reproductive healthcare  🌈 The importance of meeting others like you 🌈 How transness and cancer can impact eachother Content warnings This episode contains discussion of:  Cancer Ableism Fertility after cancer treatment Gen...

Today, we hear Michael’s story. Michael (he/him) is a gay man from the North of England, who is living with anal cancer and small cell lung cancer.    This episode we discuss: 🌈 Building community, when you can’t find it 🌈 Overcoming stigma  🌈 Sex after cancer treatment  And much more!    Content notices This episode contains discussion of:  Cancer Death (including death from cancer) Homophobia...