And Then Came Breast Cancer - A Future Dreams Podcast
By Factory Originals & 6Foot6 Productions
'And Then Came Breast Cancer' is an award winning podcast series created by Future Dreams Breast Cancer Charity, for anyone whose lives have been touched by the disease. Hosted by the award-winning journalist Victoria Derbyshire - herself a breast cancer survivor - each episode discusses an aspect of the cancer journey, from how to spot the first signs, to dealing with the aftermath of treatment and everything in between. The discussions are frank and honest but also practical. It is a podcast that will hold your hand as you and your loved ones go through one of the toughest times of your life and will make you realise that you are not alone.
If you would like to contact us for help and advice please email [email protected] or donate at www.futuredreams.org.uk/donate.
Victoria is @VicDerbyshire on Twitter and Instagram.
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Latest episode
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Live From Future Dreams House
There’s a house in London where you can go and get information, support and advice, attend workshops and classes, have a healthy drink and a bite to eat, or just sit and chill. The Future Dreams House in Kings Cross is that place and we welcome ev… -
Breast Cancer and Dense Breasts
Nearly half of women have dense breasts but many of them won’t know it, as only a mammogram will confirm if you have them. That same mammogram may not be able to pick out whether there’s any cancer there as only an ultrasound will find tumours in … -
Breast Cancer and Getting It Twice
This episode is not about secondaries – that was Series 1, Episode 7. Nor is it about the fear of it coming back- that was Series 2, Episode 2. This is about when you think breast cancer is at last behind you. And then you receive the news that yo… -
Breast Cancer and Radiotherapy
There’s a lot of help and information out there for women who have to undergo chemotherapy. Perhaps there’s a bit less about radiotherapy for two reasons - it is not perceived as being as debilitating as chemo and possibly because it comes afterwa… -
Breast Cancer and Surgery - Part Two
Surgery is a part of many women’s breast cancer stories and this episode puts some of your points and queries to a breast cancer surgeon who also explains why she and her colleagues make the decisions they do.Victoria is joined by a gue… -
Breast Cancer and Surgery - Part One
This is the first of two episodes looking at surgery - which is the right operation for you - what do terms like lumpectomy and mastectomy mean and should you have reconstruction? And if so, when and how?Three women share their stories … -
Breast Cancer and Boldness and Bravery
We don’t talk about ‘fighting’ the disease on this podcast but we do talk about how people are left changed by the experience of having had breast cancer. Many women decide that post-cancer they want to do something different- that from now on, it… -
Breast Cancer and my unique journey with my Sister
Everyone’s cancer journey is unique and in this episode you’ll hear how Victoria’s guests demonstrate that by talking frankly about their differing responses to being told they had breast cancer. The fact that two of those guests are sisters only … -
Breast Cancer and the type called Lobular
Victoria was diagnosed with her breast cancer in 2015 and she didn’t have an obvious lump. She was told she had a form of breast cancer called “lobular” and in this episode she is joined by an expert to explain what it is, how you can spot it, and… -
Breast Cancer and Making Sure You Are Heard
A breast cancer diagnosis can make you feel like you have no control. Every decision is in the hands of the experts who are now taking care of you. But there is a way when your voice can be heard- that you work with the professionals who will save…
