In this episode, Charlie is joined by embryologist Jessica Manns, who practices out of Radiance Fertility Clinic, Western Pennsylvania's only private fertility practice. She is also a massive advocate for wanting to help people further understand IVF and everything surrounding it.

They discuss the complications that both men and women face when starting chemotherapy and the prospect of being left infertile post treatment. The options they then have to hand should they want to explore starting a family post treatment.

Cryopreservation of sperm and eggs and what is involved. As well as a detailed discussion about IVF including the process, side effects and over-riding costs.

And whilst IVF can be one option to explore, there are also other alternatives including surrogacy. Something that Jessica is now more than familiar with, as she is currently 36 weeks pregnant with another couples child.

Chemotherapy can leave you infertile but that doesn't mean to say you can't start a family. This episode is for anyone looking for that reassurance and for those who might be considering IVF.

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In this episode, Charlie is joined by Simon Waterfield whom he originally reached out to on Instagram, in light of his strong online presence addressing his own personal cancer experiences.

He is also the author of the book - 'Ripple in Still Water: A reflection of life with cancer' - relaying said experiences and exploring how emotions and trains of thought are changed, sometimes permanently through a series of short stories.

They discuss Simons original diagnosis and his continued battle with prostate cancer. Focusing on how prevalent prostate cancer is amongst men and more importantly, the need to be talking about your symptoms, illnesses and alike with friends and family.

They take a deeper dive into his book, recognising that cancer can go beyond just the physical effects and can have many mental health concerns associated with it too.

Simon is a passionate advocate for wanting to raise further awareness of the risks of prostate cancer and the potential implications for men, as we grow older. This becomes more and more apparent throughout the episode and is demonstrated even further, through his continued commitment to run a Prostate Cancer Support Group, as well as volunteering with Macmillan as a Cancer Buddy.

His book can be found on Amazon or please do take some time to visit his website www.prostateripples.com for further information.

A really informative episode for anyone who might be going through their own prostate cancer diagnosis or need an additional resource for a close friend or relative.

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In this episode, Charlie is joined by Michael, who was diagnosed with testicular at the age of 20.

They have a very open and honest conversation about his own experience, when having to confront his diagnosis and at such a young age.

Navigating decisions around his fertility, removal of his testicle and the implications that this then had when interacting with the opposite sex and his local community - before then heading to sea with the Navy.

They also discuss his role now as a ambassador for Movember, a community that unites every year in November to take on mental health, suicide, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

Having raised in excess of £30,000 to date, he now finds himself taking a daily dip in the Irish Sea!

For any guys out there who might be going through similar, this episode will bring you hope and reassurance through what can otherwise be a very daunting time.

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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this series are those of the host and his guests, they do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. Nothing in this episode is intended to replace the services of a trained therapist, doctor or health professional, or otherwise to substitute for professional mental health, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.