Simply Oncology
Welcome to Simply Oncology.
Cancer is daunting for both patients and for clinical teams.
Dr John McGrane and Dr Michael Rowe are oncologists who want to break down the complex parts of cancer care into clear and simple sessions.
We will dive deep into the world of cancer research, patient stories and the latest cancer breakthroughs.
Simply Oncology will have patient focused episodes along with episodes that allow anyone with an interest in oncology to stay up to date.
We hope you join us as we unpick all parts of cancer.
John & Mike
Simply Oncology
Episode 4: Patient Fundamentals - Impact of cancer through a patient story
In this episode we explore the impact of a cancer diagnosis through a patients eyes and story. We talk to Anna Ridley who was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2018 and treated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and brachytherapy.
She talks about her cancer diagnosis and how one of the most difficult times was telling her family the news. She also dealt with some major challenges along her treatment journey.
She talks about how she stayed positive and kept moving forwards through her treatment and beyond.
She highlighted that the isolation after treatment in follow-up during COVID made her realise the importance of having a support network around you.
She tells the importance of continuing to do the things that give you some joy - be it gardening, exercise, walking or anything that's positive for you.
We were amazed and moved by how honest, brave and eloquent Anna's story is.
We hope it helps you or a loved one.
John & Mike
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