Friends of ANCHOR

In this final episode of the podcast, Mike signs off by answering rather than asking the questions during the interview slot, Alison and he round off the ‘Finding the Words’ series, and a peek behind the scenes of the podcast is provided by a selection of outtakes. The following points are among those covered in this episode: Sarah-Jane Hogg, Chief Executive of Friends of ANCHOR, interviews Mike a...

In this episode, we hear from Friends of ANCHOR Ward Assistants, Lynn Ingram and Heather Allan, about the practical support that they provide for patients, and we also find out about the news that had Erica buzzing this week! The following points are among those covered in this episode: Erica Banks, Head of Communications at Friends of ANCHOR, expresses her delight in response to this week’s annou...

‘Courage on the Catwalk’ is the theme of this episode, with contributions from Sarah-Jane Hogg, Judy Alexander and Gail Rose. The following points are among those covered in this episode: Sarah-Jane Hogg explains that November sees the launch of the search for models to take part in the ‘Courage on the Catwalk’ and ‘Brave’ events in May 2024 at P&J Live, prompting a takeover of the podcast to...

Vicki Youngson talks about her role as Head of Wellbeing at Friends of ANCHOR, and we find out about charitable support that came from the North Sea as well as discovering the story behind ‘The One with the Ducks’! The following points are among those covered in this episode: Erica Banks reports on a record-breaking Gala Golf event in September and shares details of a further batch of varied and i...

Consultant Haematologist, Dr Al Lawrie, talks about research and how Friends of ANCHOR makes a difference. In addition, we find out who put Meikle Wartle on the charity’s fundraising map and why ‘Unsteady’ features on Mike’s cancer playlist! The following points are among those covered in this episode: Erica Banks previews a busy month for the charity, drawing attention to some very noteworthy fun...

Rachel Hall talks about her Clinical Nurse Specialist role, Mike and Alison find words to discuss Mike’s Stem Cell Transplant treatment, and J Robert Oppenheimer makes a surprise appearance! The following points are among those covered in this episode: Erica Banks updates listeners on the Kilt Walk, the Red Run, fundraising for the Cancer Research Team and reaching the ‘ANCHORED Together’ appeal t...

Yvonne Wright talks about her role as Chief Nurse for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary's clinical support team, ‘Silence’ is the theme of this month’s ‘Finding the Words’ feature and Mike explains why Sir Percivall Pott should be better known. The following points are among those covered in this episode: Mike talks to Yvonne Wright about her wide-ranging and significant role as Chief Nurse for Aberdeen Ro...

Brothers, Graham and Stuart Strachan, reflect on their experience of receiving a diagnosis of cancer within a short time of each other, and they also talk about participating in the fashion show, ‘Brave’. In this month’s ‘Finding the Words’ feature, Mike and Alison describe an occasion when they were not on the same page… and ice cream gets regular mentions throughout the episode! The following po...

Dr Dominic Culligan, Consultant Haematologist at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, talks about advances in the treatment of blood-related cancers. Mention is also made of leeches making a comeback for medical treatment purposes! The following points are among those covered in this episode: Erica Banks, Communications Lead for Friends of ANCHOR, sets the scene for the imminent ‘Brave’ and ‘Courage on the C...

Angie Shepherd talks about her role as a colorectal clinical nurse specialist. The inspirational Māori expression, ‘Kia kaha’, and cancer-themed April Fools are also featured. The following points are among those covered in this episode: Erica Banks, Communications Lead for Friends of ANCHOR, provides an update on news items and forthcoming events, including the progress being made with preparatio...

Matt Huntington speaks about his 25 + 25 + 250 challenge, Mike reflects on the fact that hospitals can have a language all of their own and shares his experiences of ‘cancer treats’. An inaugural quiz based on a news item from the Friends of ANCHOR archives is also featured! The following points are among those covered in this episode: Mike follows up his Episode 5 interview with Matt Huntington s...

Mike interviews Gail Roberts, one of the original Courage on the Catwalk participants, as well as looking at some cancer slogans in advance of World Cancer Day on February 4th. The following points are among those covered in this episode: Erica Banks, Communications Lead for Friends of ANCHOR, provides an update on news items and forthcoming events, drawing attention, in particular, to the imminen...

John Greensmyth talks about the fashion show ‘Brave’, dealing with cancer treatment side-effects and 'Men and Cancer'; some podcast outtakes are also included. The following points are among those covered in this episode: Erica Banks, Communications Lead for Friends of ANCHOR, draws attention to the Wellbeing Retreat Day that is happening on Saturday 14 January at King’s Church, Aberdeen, providin...

Mike interviews Matt Huntington about his fundraising endeavours, recalls the efforts of the Flying Anchors and suggests some World Record options for anyone up for a challenge! The following points are among those covered in this episode: Erica Banks, Communications Lead for Friends of ANCHOR, talks about a number of Christmas-related initiatives, including a new option to provide a supportive gi...

Mike interviews Louise Budge about the new ANCHOR Centre, reflects with his wife, Alison, on telling their children about his cancer diagnosis and shares some thoughts about the 1998 film ‘Stepmom’. The following points are among those covered in this episode: Erica Banks, Communications Lead for Friends of ANCHOR, provides an update on news and events, beginning by talking about the recent ‘Suppo...

Mike Elder interviews John Greensmyth, a ‘cancer veteran’, reflects with his wife, Alison, on the brain freeze that can happen during consultations with medical staff and explores the amazing contribution made to the development of MRI scanners by an Aberdeen University research team. Among the points of interest covered in this episode are the following: Erica Banks, Communications Lead for Frien...

Mike Elder interviews Erica Banks, Communications Lead for Friends of ANCHOR, reviews some news items about the charity from August 1997 and reflects with his wife, Alison, on how significant words and descriptions can be when responding to a cancer diagnosis. NB Episodes of this podcast will normally be released on the first of each month, but this episode is being released mid-month as part of t...

In this first episode of the Friends of ANCHOR podcast, the host of the show, Mike Elder, interviews the charity’s Fundraising Director, Sarah-Jane Hogg, and introduces the various sections that will be regular elements of the show. Some key points of interest in the episode include the following: The show begins with a News and Update section in which Erica Banks (Communications Lead at Friends o...

Friends of ANCHOR Podcast Host, Mike Elder, introduces the show, explaining that it will be keeping listeners up to date with the inspirational work of the Friends of ANCHOR charity and everything that it is doing to support cancer and haematology care in the North-east of Scotland. In addition, Erica Banks and Sarah-Jane Hogg of Friends of ANCHOR share their hopes and aspirations for the podcast....