Let's Talk About Lung Cancer

On this episode of Talk of Hope, we are joined by Simon Tilling who is living with stage 4 metastatic lung cancer. Simon was diagnosed in October 2022 but, in hindsight, had been experiencing symptoms for a couple of years. Simon has had over 40 rounds of chemotherapy, yet he remains on what he describes as chapter one of his story.

Mel never used to like the word ‘hope’. She found it a bit wishy-washy. But as she’s become more and more familiar with the community and the richness of what’s happening – the research, the development, the new drugs – she realised there is tangible hope. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news by following our social media channels: Twitter - Ro...

There are now many different types of treatments for lung cancer. In this last episode of Let's Talk About Lung Cancer, Lorraine chats to Andy McKay and Karen Michael about the types of treatment they have had – from undergoing surgery to having chemo and their different experiences of targeted therapy. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news...

As soon as we heard Glen's story, we knew we wanted to get her on the podcast. Glen spoke so openly about her smoking history, including when she started, her regrets and the impact that inevitable question had on her recovery...

Does it ever feel like lung cancer is last on the list of possible causes of symptoms? That's the topic of conversation on this week's podcast, featuring Lucy Woollard alongside Lynn and Gordon Handley.

Hosts Mandee and Rachel speak to Kevin McSweeney and Carole Smart who have both had surgery for lung cancer. Listen as they talk about their diagnosis, recovery and what life's been like since...

In this episode, we talk to Nick Whitehead and Joe Crofts about some of the difficulties and obstacles faced by people when going to primary care with symptoms and highlight ways to speed up referrals.

This episode aims to talk openly about smoking and lung cancer. Lung cancer is shroud in stigma because of its links to smoking. Smoking is seen as a ‘dirty habit’ and people who do or have smoked are often made to feel guilty and ashamed. We are also seeing a division because caused within lung cancer – people who have smoked and people who have not. This could potentially cause late diagnosis be...

This episode aims to challenge the misconception that only a certain type of person gets lung cancer.  Spike Elliott was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and a secondary brain tumour on Christmas Eve 2018. He was 49 and a non-smoker. He enjoyed daily gym workouts and ran 5ks for fun! So, when Spike started to experience fatigue and shoulder pain, lung cancer was not even a consideration. As a re...

This episode aims to contradict the nihilistic perceptions of lung cancer and demonstrate that it is not an instant death sentence.  Mandee will chat to Jeff Smith who was diagnosed with early stage lung cancer through the targeted lung health check programme. She will also be joined by Ruthra Coventry who was diagnosed early through the symptomatic pathway and remains cancer free many years on. ....

This podcast highlights the many different symptoms of lung cancer and demonstrate that people don’t always have a cough when they have lung cancer. Mandee chats to Brian Gemmell about the lead up to his diagnosis and the different symptoms he experienced.

In this episode, Lorraine and Mandee recall their favourite moments and discussions from the series. Thank you for joining Lorraine and Mandee for series 2 of the Let's Talk About Lung Cancer Podcast. Series 3 will be coming soon, but in the meantime, please get in touch. We'd love to hear from you about any topics you'd like us to cover or questions you'd like us to answer For more information an...

Mandee is joined by Branwen Hywel who was diagnosed with stage 3b lung cancer in 2018. Prior to her diagnosis, Branwen was a primary school head teacher. It was a job that she loved but sadly, was forced to leave. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news by following our social media channels: Twitter - Roy_Castle_Lung Instagram - RoyCastleLungCanc...

It is not just the person diagnosed who is affected by lung cancer. It is the whole family. Lorraine chats to Natasha Loveridge about how she told her family, including her two daughters, about her incurable diagnosis. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news by following our social media channels: Twitter - Roy_Castle_Lung Instagram - RoyCastleLun...

As we approach peak summer holiday season, Mandee chats with Jules Fielder along with Nick and Paula Whitehead about some of their travels post-diagnosis. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news by following our social media channels: Twitter - Roy_Castle_Lung Instagram - RoyCastleLungCancer Facebook - Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

It can be a scary place when you have lung cancer and are not having regular treatment. Mandee chats to Kerrie Mitchell about how she has embraced life whilst on a watch and wait regime. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news by following our social media channels: Twitter - Roy_Castle_Lung Instagram - RoyCastleLungCancer Facebook - Roy Castle Lu...

After decades of campaigning, our hard work has paid off. A national targeted screening programme for lung cancer has been announced. For this special edition of the podcast by our ambassador and trustee, Cathy Brokenshire, whose husband James was an MP and a cabinet minister in the UK government at Westminster.  We also welcome Dr Sammy Quaife, who has an interest in the psychological aspects of...

We're back with a new series and to kick us off our Director of Information, Prevention and Support, Lorraine Dallas, chats with charity ambassador and trustee, Mandee Lucas about her experiences of cancer, CBT, scanxiety and life post diagnosis and treatment. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news by following our social media channels: Twitter...

We’ve reached the end of our first series, and as summer is just round the corner, we thought we’d celebrate with this special episode.  This time, our Director of Information, Prevention and Support, Lorraine Dallas, chats to other members of the production team, Jack Ward and Simon Malia. They share thoughts about key moments from the series, with clips from previous episodes.  Thanks to Prof Ra...

For many people facing a diagnosis of lung cancer, their Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist can be the person they rely on most for practical support and information.  In this episode, our Director of Information, Prevention and Support, Lorraine Dallas, chats to Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist Laura Swift about her role in patient care.  Laura's infectious enthusiasm and empathy are matched only by her de...

Lorraine Dallas, our director of prevention, information and support, again chats to chest surgeon Alex Brunelli and Pat Crawford, who had surgery to remove lung cancer. In this episode, Alex outlines how surgeons work with patients and the multi-disciplinary teams to ensure better outcomes. He and Pat discuss the psychological stresses that can be associated with being treated for lung cancer and...

Lorraine Dallas, our director of prevention, information and support, chats to chest surgeon Alex Brunelli and Pat Crawford, who had successful surgery to remove her lung cancer 11 years ago. In this episode, we look at how cancer care teams assess a patient, and what determines whether they’re eligible for surgery. We hear about the amazing technical advances of recent years, and why more people...

Lorraine Dallas, our director of prevention, information and support, chats to chest doctor Emma O’Dowd, and Carol Stonham MBE, a Senior Nurse Practitioner (respiratory). In this episode, we look at the process of how people are diagnosed. What are the routes they take through primary care and onwards to confirmation of diagnosis and treatment? For more information and support visit roycastle.org....

In this episode of our new podcast, Lorraine Dallas, our director of prevention, information and support, chats to Dr Emma O’Dowd, a respiratory consultant and researcher, and Kathleen Hawkins, who was diagnosed with early stage lung cancer after taking part in a targeted lung health check. What are the best ways to help people to access early diagnosis, and what treatment options are available to...

In this special edition to mark World Cancer Day, Lorraine Dallas, our director of prevention, information and support, chats to two people with different experiences of being diagnosed with lung cancer. Ian Vizer’s tumour was detected at an early stage, and he’s had surgery to remove it. While Jules Fielder is living with late-stage EGFR-positive lung cancer. Joining the conversation is Dr Helen...