Hear The Roar - Cancer stories and interviews

Nigel's brightness and positivity is nothing short of inspirational. In this interview Nigel speaks openly about his diagnosis and radiotherapy treatment - a real eye opener. Wow.Nigel is now doing amazing work in the cancer world and it's a real privilege to interview him and get to know him.This interview is full of crucial information for anyone about to go through their own journey.Thank you Nigel.Support the show

This interview with Amanda is awesone. She is a ray of light and demomstrates the energy required to succeed and live with cancer. Listen to this if you want to hear and see what it takes.Amanda thank you for this amazing interview. I look forward to doing a second/follow up one with you.Always grateful.Support the show

The Orange Foundation are doing amazing things for Cancer patients. Specifically funding treatments and more the the NHS either don't provide or will not fund or pay for.It is becming more and more widely known that in addition to the traditional treatments provided by the NHS, Cancer patients need to access other services, products and treatments that can help to fight and beat their illness. For example the Orange Foundation have approved the funding of a course of Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber therapy for me. I would not have been able to access this treatment of it wasn't for the support of Michael and the Orange Foundation charity.This interview not only talks about what they do but also the back story of how they were founded. Sadlly following the passing of Michael's wife due to cancer - who's favourite colour was orange. Hence their name.https://theorange-foundation.org/Support the show

It's all too common that people who have received cancer diagnoses, suffer issues at work. I have personally suffered and have spoken to a significant number of people who have had negative experiences with employers.Likewise Employers also struggle to manage staff and the situation faced as a result of someone being diagnosed with Cancer.This interview is with Barbara Wilson. She specialises in working with employers and employees to best manage their "working with cancer" situation.Thank you so so much for this interview Barbara.Support the show

Jon is a beacon of inspiration and he tells the story of his jounrey with Laryngeal cancer and his subsequent laryngectomy with such vigour. I personally learned a lot from Jon in this interview and have become we have become good friends since getting to know each other. His zest for life is quite addictive and the sheer amount of work he does in the cancer world is on another level.Thank you so much Jon @lifeafterlarySupport the show

A timely interview - published in Breast Cancer Awareness MonthDebbie is living with secondary breast cancer - never having had a primary breast cancer diagnosis. It is extremely rare but it happens.This is a phenomenal interview where Debbie speaks so candidly about living with cancer and shares her story about dealing with her young son beating Leukemia - TWICE!!I am so grateful to have Debbie as my mentor. Debbie is so pragmatic and philosphical. It was a real pleasure to interview her. An inspiration to all women and anyone suffering their own cancer journey.Thank you Debbie. Support the show

This is a crucial interview to have carried out with Emma. With survivorship from cancer diagnoses being so high now - over 75%, people are living a lot longer and therefore living with the side effects or late effects of various surgeries and treatments used to beat the cancer itself.Emma's dedication to helping people who are sufferinjg is so apparent in this interview and her understanding and awareness of what survivors go through, lead to a quite unbelievable campaign to source funds, staff and more from the NHS and charity systems, resulting in the first 'late effects clinic' being set up in the UK.Emma's amazing work has lead to there now being over 25 late effects clinics across the UK.Thank you Emma.Support the show

Chris is an incredible guy. He tells an amazing story about his journey following a blood cancer diagnosis. Chris faced the news at one point that he may only have 6 months to live but beat the odds and is now all clear and in full health.Chris is yet another cancer survivor that has gone on to do some incredible work, helping others. Chris set up Simpal (https://www.yoursimpal.com/) and provides mobile phones and contracts to people who NEED internet and phone services but sadly can't afford it. The number of people that Chris has helped is now in the hundreds and provides a crucial support function for people not just suffering due to cancer but also many other traumas and life affecting situations and illnesses. Chris is one hell of a guy!Thank you Chris.Support the show

George gave an incredible interview. He was so articulate of his journey and showed amazing resilience, inspitarion, vulnerability and real emotion.George was a real natural and I always say that the best interviews are the ones where i speak less and the interviewee speaks more. This epitomises that. George gave such detail about his story and is another survivor who has gone on to help others and do great work in the cancer world.https://www.throatcancerfoundation.org/@throatcancerfoundationHPV cancer is the fastest growing Head and Neck cancer. George explains what it is. Thankfully now there is a vaccine to prevent it.George thank you for a truly incredible interview.Support the show

This is a fascinating interview with Paul Burns from Thor. A company that provides PBM (photobiomodulation) kit in hospitals both private and NHS specifically for cancer patients to use and to help with side effects such as Lymphodema, Mucositus, fatigue and more.Paul talks through how the kit works and exactly how it benefits the patients and survivors with calming down the horrendous side effects mentioned above as a result of radiotherapy treatment.Paul thank you so much for coming on and I hope we can all use Thor's PBM kit in every hospital ASAP.Support the show

This is one of those interviews that could have just gone on and on. Joss is amazing and I for one can't wait to see where she takes The Mouth Cancer Foundation when she becomes President of what is already an amazing charity. She said it herself in the interview. No one that works for or represents the charity gets paid. Their charity does amazing things and provides an incredible level of support for Head and Neck Cancer patients, survivors and more. A charity in it's purist form. Doing what they do with  passion, genuine commitment and entirely in the best interests of the patient or survivor. I admire what they do and look forward to many more years of working closely with Joss and the rest of the team.Joss' book - "Care of head and neck cancer patients for dental hygienists and dental therapists" is available via Wiley and Amazon. Royalties from each purchase go to the Mouth Cancer Foundation.Thank you so much Joss. I really enjoyed your interview and look forward to a part II soon after you take the helm as President.Support the show

I was so pleased that David agreed to do an interview for Heart The Roar. He is a world of inspriration. David currently helps circa 48,000 people every day via the support groups that he runs on Facebook. I can presonally vouch for the help that each member gets and gives in these groups. I have been he beneficiary on more than one occasion.David has also sold over 1000 copis of his amazing book entitled BEATING CANCER THROUGH FAITH AND INSPIRATION. available to purchase on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and is available for a download for Kindle or hardback. Thank you so much David. What an inspirational interview!Support the show

Michelle Baker, CEO of the Melanoma Fund has worked tirelessly to get the UK sports and outdoor sector to recognise and promote the risks of UV exposure. And it’s finally happening- watch out skin cancer… she on the rampage!This interview reveals some hugely important facts and details regarding over-exposure to the sun. We all love a tan and we all want to look good. Hopefully after hearing this interview, we will all now tan more wisely than before and take responsibility for educating the younger generations on skincare and skin-love.Thank you so much MichelleNote: Please excuse a couple of snippets which were affected by poor internet connectivity.Support the show

Ingrid is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Specialising in pain management. Ingrid has by default worked with cancer patients and survivors who have had new, ongoing and debilitating pain struggles as a result of their diagnoses.Survivorship is a lifestyle that nobody chooses and it's real. With cancer survival rates being so high nowadays (in excess of 70%), the effects of treatment and surgery causes lifelong issues. This interview is to share that Ingrid and many others are there to help us in these struggles and provide us a route to comfort outside of the surgical and cancer consultants team.Ingrid thank you so much. You spoke excellently and now therer will be hundreds of people that now know they have another option and solution. Support the show

I was so grateful to be able to Interview Sam (Diamon Art with Sam Vangeen). She has certainly had her challenges and battles with mental health issues as a result of depression and illness. Sams inspiring interview is honest and the comments and messages received afterwards and since have been incredible. 1 Person told us that their husband is seeking help for depression, having listened to this live interview and others have told us that they have now sought debt management support to help with their financial struggles. This is why Sam and I wanted to share her story. Well done Sam!Support the show

Nick gave a phenmonal interview. Following initial surgery, he is half way through his immunotherapy treatment for skin cancer and he carries a very strong message regarding protection against UV rays for anyone who spends regular amounts of time exposed to or in direct sunlight. It turns out that simply wearing a hat to protect our heads is NOT sufficient enough to stop the UV rays from the sun causing damage or even cancer to our heads (and necks).I thoroughly enjoyed this interview.Nick is so inspiring and his personality would make anyone love this man. Thank you so much Nick. Support the show

This is a stunning interview. Chris oozes inspiration and speaks about his journey with Leukaemia with such belief that from the start he was going to beat it. After over 15 years of ongoing treatment, Chris finally got the all clear late in 2023 and dedicates an immense amount of time, energy and passion in giving back to those that need support for whatever they may be suffering with. This interview is a MUST listen to.Support the show

Speaking to Mr.T in the run up to this interview I was always blown away by his bouyancy and incredible trust and faith in the people who operated, planned and implemented his treatment. He sailed through his journey and stayed focussed throughout on the end goal, the finishing line...! Mr. T talks through his stoicism and trust and showed some very honest and touching vulnerability in this interview. Thank you Mr. T. Support the show

A really enjoyable interview. Falks mindest from the point of diagnosis onwards was incredible and a valuable message to anyone, that mindset and how it is applied makes THE difference in getting through the journey. Thank you so much Falk.Support the show

This is an amazing interview!Karen tells her story so well and covers some very pertinant issues that people have to deal with when dealing with cancer. So brave, so well told and so inspiring.  Thank you Karen.Support the show

This recording was podcasted in May 2021. Just one month after my radiotherapy treatment and while I was still in recovery mode. It’s heartfelt and very honest. I had incredible feedback at the time so thought I’d share it on Hear The Roar. I hope you get something from it. Support the show

Ian is a very recent survivor of Throat and tonsil cancer. This interview gives you an insight of someone who is extremely positive and was from the very start. A real inspiration! Thank you Ian.Support the show