In this powerful episode of Radio Therapy, host Hollie is joined by Rowan, Rosa and Max, who share their experiences of being diagnosed with cancer during their early teenage years and the challenges of navigating friendships, school, and everyday life during and after treatment. The conversation explores the realities of returning to school after cancer, coping with rumours and misunderstandings, and the emotional impact of feeling different from peers who struggle to understand what life with cancer is really like. The young people also discuss the invaluable role of peer support, the friendships they've built through organisations like Teenage Cancer Trust, and why connecting with others who truly understand has been life-changing. Honest, heartfelt and often humorous, this episode shines a light on the importance of friendship, support and belonging throughout the teenage cancer experience. Episode Highlights • Growing up with a cancer diagnosis and how friendships changed during treatment. • The challenges of explaining cancer to classmates and peers. • Returning to school and facing rumours, awkward conversations and new realities. • Why peer support and cancer friendships can make all the difference. • Residential trips, shared experiences and finding people who truly understand. • Learning to navigate friendships after treatment ends. • Using humour to cope with difficult moments and challenges. • Advice for young people facing a diagnosis and for friends wanting to offer support. 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) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiotherapypodcast

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This episode offers a powerful and uplifting look at what life is really like for teenagers navigating cancer treatment. Through honest conversations, Andrew and Carson share their experiences of being diagnosed at a young age, missing school, staying connected with friends, coping with treatment, and finding their way back to everyday life. What happens when cancer interrupts your teenage years? In this heartfelt episode of The Radiotherapy Podcast, Stuart sits down with Andrew and Carson, two young cancer survivors, to discuss the realities of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery during some of the most important years of growing up. From being away from school and managing friendships to finding support from family, hospital staff, and fellow patients, they share candid stories of resilience, humour, and hope. The conversation explores the challenges of returning to normal life after treatment, rebuilding confidence, and discovering new strengths along the way. Their advice for other young people facing a similar journey is both practical and inspiring. • Andrew and Carson share their cancer diagnosis stories and treatment experiences. • The impact of long periods away from school and staying connected with classmates. • Managing friendships, social life, and concerns about what others might think. • The importance of peer support and meeting other young people facing similar challenges. • How family relationships became stronger throughout treatment. • Life on the Teen Cancer Trust ward and the difference dedicated support spaces can make. • Andrew's experience travelling to Manchester for proton therapy. • Carson's journey back to fitness, including running half marathons after treatment. • The role of charities, special experiences, and community support during recovery. • Honest advice for young people currently going through treatment: trust your medical team and listen to your body. 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) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiotherapypodcast

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In this powerful episode of Radio Therapy, host Grace sits down with Max and Rowan to discuss what it is really like to be diagnosed with cancer during your early teenage years. From recognising symptoms and receiving life-changing diagnoses to navigating treatment, school, sport and friendships, they share honest and deeply personal insights into their experiences. Together, they explore the challenges of returning to school while still undergoing treatment, the impact cancer has on confidence and identity, and the frustration of missing out on the activities and dreams that once defined them. The conversation also highlights the importance of peer support, opening up about emotions, and finding friendships with people who truly understand what cancer is like. With honesty, humour and resilience, this episode offers an important perspective on teenage cancer and the need for greater awareness, support and understanding for young people facing a diagnosis. Episode Highlights • The first symptoms that led to a cancer diagnosis and how easy they were to overlook. • Why cancer awareness and education for young people is so important. • Returning to school during treatment and adjusting to a new normal. • The impact cancer can have on sport, hobbies and future ambitions. • Body confidence, weight changes and losing control during treatment. • Different ways young people cope with diagnosis and uncertainty. • Building meaningful friendships through peer support and shared experiences. • Advice for young people facing treatment and those supporting them. 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) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiotherapypodcast

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