Talking about life before, during and after cancer, this podcast puts the ‘Big C’ at the centre of the conversation. From signs and symptoms, support treatment, non-clinical therapy and aftercare, to plenty of expert advice and learning on how to tackle cancer. This podcast is hosted by Mark Murphy MBE, CEO of Cancer Support Suffolk and award-winning radio presenter. Cancer Support Suffolk, now in its 26th year, is passionate about the work it provides and offers complementary therapists, co ...
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Ep15: Prostate Cancer, Genetics and the Future of Early Detection – with Dr Peter Holloway
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Episode 15: Prostate Cancer, Genetics and the Future of Early Detection – with Dr Peter Holloway In this informative and forward-looking episode, Mark Murphy MBE speaks with Dr Peter Holloway, GP and Cancer Lead for Suffolk and North East Essex. Together, they explore some of the most important developments in cancer prevention, detection, and diag…
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Ep14: Living with and Beyond Breast Cancer – Dr Liz O’Riordan’s Story
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Episode 14: Living with and Beyond Breast Cancer – Dr Liz O’Riordan’s Story Host: Mark Murphy MBE Guest: Dr Liz O’Riordan – breast cancer surgeon, author, and patient Recorded: October 2025 at Cancer Support Suffolk HQ, Ipswich In this powerful and insightful episode, Mark Murphy MBE speaks with Dr Liz O’Riordan, a renowned breast cancer surgeon, b…
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Ep13: Living Beyond Hodgkin Lymphoma – Simon & Sarah’s Stories
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Episode 13: Living Beyond Hodgkin Lymphoma – Simon & Sarah’s Stories Host: Mark Murphy MBE Guests: Simon and Sarah Waspe (brother and sister) Recorded: September 2025 at Cancer Support Suffolk HQ, Ipswich In this remarkable and moving episode, Mark Murphy MBE speaks with brother and sister Simon and Sarah, two inspiring individuals who have come th…
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Ep 10: TYA – Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Support
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Episode Title: TYA – Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Support Host: Mark Murphy MBE Guests: Dan Jolly (TYA Nurse Specialist, Ipswich Hospital), Julie Finbow Humphrey (Ipswich Cancer Wellbeing & Information Centre), and Jack Frere Recorded: 15th April at Cancer Support Suffolk HQ, Ipswich In this powerful episode, Mark Murphy MBE explores the unique c…
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Ep 11: Bowel Cancer – Don’t Ignore the FIT Test
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🎙️ Cancer Support Suffolk Podcast Episode Title: Bowel Cancer – Don’t Ignore the FIT Test Host: Mark Murphy MBE Guests: Elizabeth Lovemott and Lead Nurse Charlotte Brown Recorded: 25th April at Cancer Support Suffolk HQ, Ipswich In this vital and informative episode, Mark Murphy MBE is joined by Elizabeth Lovemott and Lead Nurse Charlotte Brown to …
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Ep 12: Dad’s Diary – A Father's Honest Journey Through Cancer
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🎙️ Cancer Support Suffolk Podcast Episode Title: Dad’s Diary – A Father's Honest Journey Through Cancer Host: Mark Murphy MBE Guest: Tom Fitton, Author and Apache Helicopter Pilot Recorded: 25th April at Cancer Support Suffolk HQ, Ipswich In this deeply moving episode, Mark Murphy MBE speaks with Tom Fitton, a serving Apache helicopter pilot in the…
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Ep 09: This Month we look at Cervical Cancer
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Cancer Support Suffolk Podcast – Cervical Cancer Awareness Host: Mark Murphy MBE Guests: Hannah Ismay (Lead Nurse, The Very Important Information Project) & Becky (Cervical Cancer Awareness Advocate) January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and in this episode, we shine a spotlight on the importance of early detection, HPV vaccination, and break…
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Ep 08: Lung Cancer - What are the signs to look out for
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Welcome to the Cancer Support Suffolk podcast. In this episode, Mark Murphy, CEO of Cancer Support Suffolk Charity, engages in a compelling conversation with Chris Garlic, a specialist nurse at ESNEFT Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals. Topics Discussed: Understanding Lung Cancer: Insights into non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, and …
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Ep 07: Having a Stoma fitted - What is a Stoma?
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Welcome to the Cancer Support Suffolk podcast. This month we are looking at what it is like to have a stoma fitted? What is a stoma? We hear a lot about stomas but what are they? We find out in this episode.... We talk to Elizabeth Mottlove and Ian Denison who have both had stomas fitted. Ian talks about the East Suffolk Ostomy Support Group – Ipsw…
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Ep 6: Breast Cancer - the signs to look out for and how to check yourself
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Welcome to the Cancer Support Suffolk podcast. In this episode we talk about breast cancer with Henie and Janet who both have been diagnosed with breast cancer, and Mr Hussein Tuffaha - Oncoplastic and Cosmetic Breast Surgeon based in Ipswich and Colchester hospitals. Henie and Janet talk about when they were first diagnosed, and the treatments. No…
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Gates open at 11am and the event runs until 4pm. £4.00 per person in advance (£5.00 on the day). Under 16’s free To book your tickets go to Suffolk Food Hall website Monday 26th August 2024 11am – 4pm Suffolk Food Hall Thank you for listening to this episode If you’d like more information about what we do please visit www.cancersupportsuffolk.co.uk…
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Ep 4: Skin Cancer - the signs to look for and why you should get it checked out
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Welcome to the Cancer Support Suffolk podcast. In this episode we talk about skin cancer with Jo Kirby from ESNEFT, a skin cancer nurse, and Sue Roberts, who went on her own journey with a melanoma. You can also hear Sue chat about her support group she was asked to put together using her own experience. Jo is key at supporting patients through the…
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Ep 3: Bowel Cancer - the signs to look out for and what to do
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Welcome to the Cancer Support Suffolk podcast. In this episode we talk about bowel cancer with Julie Steadman, lead specialist screening practitioner with ESNEF (lead bowel screening programme), and she works at Ipswich and Colchester hospitals. She is joined by Rebecca Scott and Terry Hunt to share their experiences with bowel cancer. Julie, how c…
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Ep 2: Prostate Cancer - the risk, the diagnosis and prevention
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Welcome to the Cancer Support Suffolk podcast. In this episode we talk about prostate cancer with John and Adrian, both diagnosed with prostate cancer, as well as Chris Booth from CHAPS (Men's Health Charity) and Peter Lobley, Macmillan Urology Nurse Specialist. 'More often than not - there are no symptoms for prostate cancer - which is why the PSA…
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Ep 1: Welcome to the Cancer Support Suffolk Podcast
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Welcome to our first Cancer Support Suffolk podcast. In this episode we introduce you to the work of the charity and its relationship with the Cancer Information Centre at Ipswich Hospital. We hear how the charity was formed and how it’s looking to the future. Join us each month as we hear personal stories of how people are dealing with their cance…
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