In this episode host Erin sits down with Hannah and Ed, a young couple navigating the emotional, physical, and life‑altering journey of cancer, treatment, and fertility challenges. At just 22 years old, Hannah was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer; an experience that led to rapid medical decisions, intense treatment, and a sudden confrontation with her future fertility.

Together, Hannah and Ed open up about coping with the diagnosis, gruelling chemo cycles, the trauma of hair loss, early menopause, and the emotional toll of uncertainty. With honesty and humour, they share the realities of supporting a partner through illness, the strain and strength in their relationship, and the difficult fertility conversations no couple expects to have so young.

Despite the challenges, this episode is full of resilience, unexpected laughter, and hope. Hannah reflects on the importance of support networks, finding joy in small moments, and rediscovering herself after treatment, while the couple looks ahead to new beginnings, including their first home and getting back on their motorbikes.

RadioTherapy podcast is sponsored by the Beatson Cancer Charity Home | Beatson Cancer Charity and The National Lottery Community Fund Young Start programme, Young Start | The National Lottery Community Fund and is recorded by Go Radio in Glasgow Go Radio | 90's 00's & Now | Number 1 for Glasgow & The West (thisisgo.co.uk) 

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