PODCAST · health
Let's Talk About Lung Cancer
by Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
The UK's first and only dedicated lung cancer podcast.
Episodes
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Talk of Hope | S3, Ep3: Family history of lung cancer [Zoe Churchill]
Our guest this week is Zoe Churchill, whose experience of lung cancer spans both survival and loss. Zoe was diagnosed herself and has since been successfully treated. But her story doesn’t end there, because she also lost her mum to thesame disease. In this episode, we explore what it means to…
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Talk of Hope | S3, Ep2: Lung cancer and mental health [Safia Agrippa] [Corrine Bennet] [Helen Harry]
What happens when you survive longer than your prognosis? On the surface, it’s good news. However, it can be a difficult thing to get your head around. In the latest episode of Talk of Hope, Rachel and Mandee chat to patients Helen and Corrine, as well as clinical psychologist Safia Agrippa…
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Talk of Hope | S3, Ep1: Precision Medicine [Dr David Gilligan] [Duncan Edmonstone]
Talk of Hope returns for Season 3 In our first episode, we dive into precision medicine—what it means, how it’s changing treatment, and the real-life impact it’s having. Featuring expert insight from Dr David Gilligan and lived experience from Duncan Edmonstone. Listen now and discover how...
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Talk of Hope | S2, Ep8: Young Women and Lung Cancer [Dr Cecilia Pompili]
Did you know women aged between 30 to 49 who have never smoked have more than twice the risk of developing lung cancer than their male counterparts? That’s why we’re excited to share an update from our lead researcher, Dr Cecilia Pompili, who is embarking on a new project to identify the…
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Talk of Hope | S2, Ep7: Robotic Assisted Surgery [Stephanie Fraser]
Robotic-assisted surgery didn't just save Samantha's life... it allowed her to keep living it the way she wanted. Sharing her experience on our Talk of Hope podcast, Samantha is joined by consultant thoracic surgeon, Miss Stephanie Fraser, as we celebrate the next evolution in surgical innovation...
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Talk of Hope | S2, Ep6: Screening [Ian Joynson] [Susan Williams]
Lung cancer screening is transforming lives — it’s the biggest step forward we’ve ever seen in improving lung cancer outcomes. Over 8,000 people have now been diagnosed through screening, with three-quarters caught early, giving them the best chance of survival. But behind every number is a…
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Talk of Hope | S2, Ep5: Ros1ders [Catherine Paul] [Del Danaher]
In our latest Talk of Hope episode, we’re shining a light on ROS1+ lung cancer — a rare type that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Catherine Paul and Del Danaher join us to share their powerful stories and what it’s really like to live with this diagnosis.
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Talk of Hope | S2, Ep4: Surgery at Stage 4 [Natasha Loveridge]
Natasha is poised to be the first poised to be (we think) the first female in the UK to undergo surgery to remove the primary tumour after progression to brain metastasis. And she shares her experience on our Talk of Hope podcast to create a ripple effect so maybe others can benefit too.
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Talk of Hope | S2, Ep3: Pleural Effusion [Dr Eleanor Mishra]
In this episode of Talk of Hope, we’re joined by Dr Eleanor Mishra, who shares how her research is helping people with pleural effusion feel more in control — by predicting when fluid might return and putting plans in place to manage it.
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Talk of Hope | S2, Ep2: The Strictly Special
In our latest Talk of Hope Podcast, Tina and Karen share their stories of resilience - living with lung cancer and lung disease, finding joy in the darkest of times, and how it led them to the Strictly Ballroom dancefloor.
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Talk of Hope | S2, Ep1: Tour de 4 [Mel Erwin]
Talk of Hope returns for season two, and by some weird coincidence, we’re joined by our first guest of season one – the wonderful Mel Erwin as she gets ready to embark on the Tour de 4 challenge this Sunday. Support her here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lung-cancer-research-for-longer-lovelier-lives
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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep13: From stage 1 to 3b and back again [Jane Holmes]
Jane Holmes was 43, fit, and feeling fine when she was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. That was 11 years ago. In our latest Talk of Hope podcast, Jane shares how her determination, second opinions, and a surgeon willing to say "yes" helped her beat the odds – and change minds in the process.
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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep12: The Cancer Co-Pilot [Sarah Richards]
When lung cancer strikes, it doesn’t just hit the person diagnosed. It affects everyone close to them, too. In our latest Talk of Hope podcast, we chat to Sarah Richards about what it’s like to be a ‘cancer copilot’.
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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep11: Liquid Biopsy explained!
Back at the end of May, it was announced that NHS England are to roll out a pioneering blood test that could transform lung cancer treatment. In this episode, we chat through this latest new development with Professor Alastair Greystoke and guest co-host Yvonne Diaz and what it could mean for...
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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep10: Clinical Trials Explained [Ann Doran]
Clinical trials are crucial for the advancement of treatment, so we’ve been chatting to helpline nurse, Ann, about all things clinical trials. Listen now on our Talk of Hope podcast.
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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep9: Marathons and small cell lung cancer [Sean Kelly]
Today’s guest, Sean Kelly, has endured a very difficult few months since his small cell lung cancer diagnosis in February. He has also had to give up running which was a massive part of his life and a big passion. It’s all been a huge adjustment for him and he’s here today to tell us all about it.
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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep8: Staying hopeful after progression [Jules Fielder]
Jules is living with stage 4 EGFR+ lung cancer, which had originally spread to her pelvis and spine. At the beginning of the year, Jules received the news that everyone with lung cancer fears. Her cancer had progressed. But in true Jules style, she’s still hopeful – got another holiday lined up –...
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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep7: Lung cancer and travel insurance with Insurancewith [Fiona Macrae]
In this week’s Talk of Hope podcast, we cover the always hot topic of travel insurance (very appropriate after the mini heatwave gave us serious holiday vibes last week!) Joining us is Fiona Macrae, founder of Insurancewith. Fiona truly understands how difficult it can be for people withcancer to...
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Talk of Hope | S1, Bonus Ep3: Post London Marathon 2025 special [Joe Gill, Khang Lê]
Less than a week ago, around 56,000 people took on the London Marathon in sweltering conditions. On this bonus episode of our Talk of Hope podcast, we caught up with two of our runners, Joe Gill and Khang Le to see how they got on.
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Talk of Hope | S1, Bonus Ep2: London Marathon 2025 special [Joe Gill, Khang Lê and Ruth Chappell]
This London Marathon week we have a special bonus episode... We chat to two of this year’s runners, Joe Gill and Khang Lê who are running those iconic 26.2 miles (don’t forget the .2) in memory of their mums, as well as London Marathon veteran Ruth Chappell, who has run the race not once but twice!
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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep6: The joy of volunteering [Diane Fraser]
Diane Fraser is a volunteering virtuoso! From being part of the team in head office to joining us at fundraising events, there’s nothing Diane wouldn’t do to help our charity – including tattooing children at Spooky Welly Walk! Listen to Diane share her experience of volunteering and why she…
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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep5: Cancer may take my life, but it’s also given it back to me [Paul Moors]
Listen to our latest episode with Paul, where we talk about his life with advanced lung cancer and brain mets, the worst bit of immunotherapy and rocking out to ACDC during targeted brain radiotherapy.
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Talk of Hope | S1, Bonus Ep1: [Lucy Woollard & Charlotte Sargent]
We're excited to share a bonus episode of our Talk of Hope podcast, featuring mother and daughter duo – Lucy Woollard and Charlotte Sargent. Lucy has been involved with our charity for many years after her diagnosis back in 2009. Charlotte was only two years old at the time and Lucy faced the…
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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep4: Four years living with SCLC [Joanne Peake]
Joanne has been living with small cell lung cancer for over four years and last had treatment in September 2022. Her latest scans remain stable, and her doctors have told her she is the longest surviving patient with small cell carcinoma at the hospital. It just goes to show that with lung…
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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep3: Working with lung cancer [Richard Tunningley]
Richard has been living with stage 4 ALK+ lung cancer since 2020 but thankfully, because of advances in treatment, he’s been able to keep working throughout his diagnosis and treatment. In this latest episode of our Talk of Hope podcast, Richard shares his experience of lung cancer and how his...
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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep2: Preparing for the future, no matter what it may bring [Simon Tilling]
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...
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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep1: Hope is our Rocket Fuel [Mel Erwin]
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...
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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S2, Ep7: Living Well on Different Treatments [Andy & Karen]
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...
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LCAM '24 Special: Lose the labels. Lose the stigma.
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...
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LCAM '24 Special: Why is lung cancer last on the list?
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.
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LCAM '24 Special: Life with one lung
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...
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LCAM '24 Special: Back and Forth with Primary Care
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.
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LCAM '23 Special: Addressing the Elephant in the Room - Nick Whitehead
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...
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LCAM '23 Special: Challenging Patient Stereotyping - Spike Elliott
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...
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LCAM '23 Special: Screening/Early Detection - Jeff & Ruthra
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...
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LCAM '23 Special: Signs and symptoms - Brian Gemmell
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.
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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S2, Ep6: Series 2 Roundup with Lorraine and Mandee
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…
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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S2, Ep5: Working and Lung Cancer [Branwen]
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…
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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S2, Ep 4: Talking to Loved Ones [Natasha Loveridge]
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...
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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S2, Ep 3: Travelling with lung cancer [Jules, Nick & Paula]
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 -...
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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S2, Ep2: Life on a watch and wait regime [Kerrie Mitchell]
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...
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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | Special: National Screening Programme
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...
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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S2, Ep1: Mandee Lucas
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…
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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S1, Ep8: Summer Special
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...
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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S1, Ep7: Lung Cancer Nurse Specialists
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...
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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S1, Ep6: Before and After Surgery
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…
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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S1, Ep5: When surgery is an option
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...
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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S1, Ep4: Getting on the right path
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...
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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S1, Ep3: Early Detection
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...
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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | World Cancer Day 2023 Special Edition
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...
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