Best Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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Talk of Hope | S2, Ep1: Tour de 4 [Mel Erwin] 57:34

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Talk of Hope returns for season two, and by some weird coincidence, we’re joined by our first guest of season one – the wonderful Mel Erwin as she gets ready to embark on the Tour de 4 challenge this Sunday. Support her here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lung-cancer-research-for-longer-lovelier-lives

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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep13: From stage 1 to 3b and back again [Jane Holmes] 1:04:55

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Jane Holmes was 43, fit, and feeling fine when she was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. That was 11 years ago. In our latest Talk of Hope podcast, Jane shares how her determination, second opinions, and a surgeon willing to say "yes" helped her beat the odds – and change minds in the process.

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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep12: The Cancer Co-Pilot [Sarah Richards] 51:34

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When lung cancer strikes, it doesn’t just hit the person diagnosed. It affects everyone close to them, too. In our latest Talk of Hope podcast, we chat to Sarah Richards about what it’s like to be a ‘cancer copilot’.

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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep11: Liquid Biopsy explained! 56:33

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Back at the end of May, it was announced that NHS England are to roll out a pioneering blood test that could transform lung cancer treatment. In this episode, we chat through this latest new development with Professor Alastair Greystoke and guest co-host Yvonne Diaz and what it could mean for people with lung cancer.…

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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep10: Clinical Trials Explained [Ann Doran] 1:00:19

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Clinical trials are crucial for the advancement of treatment, so we’ve been chatting to helpline nurse, Ann, about all things clinical trials. Listen now on our Talk of Hope podcast.

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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep9: Marathons and small cell lung cancer [Sean Kelly] 1:13:32

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Today’s guest, Sean Kelly, has endured a very difficult few months since his small cell lung cancer diagnosis in February. He has also had to give up running which was a massive part of his life and a big passion. It’s all been a huge adjustment for him and he’s here today to tell us all about it.

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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep8: Staying hopeful after progression [Jules Fielder] 48:18

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Jules is living with stage 4 EGFR+ lung cancer, which had originally spread to her pelvis and spine. At the beginning of the year, Jules received the news that everyone with lung cancer fears. Her cancer had progressed. But in true Jules style, she’s still hopeful – got another holiday lined up – and here to talk as openly as ever about a very diff…

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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep7: Lung cancer and travel insurance with Insurancewith [Fiona Macrae] 54:38

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In this week’s Talk of Hope podcast, we cover the always hot topic of travel insurance (very appropriate after the mini heatwave gave us serious holiday vibes last week!) Joining us is Fiona Macrae, founder of Insurancewith. Fiona truly understands how difficult it can be for people withcancer to get insurance, especially those with a stage 4 diagn…

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Talk of Hope | S1, Bonus Ep3: Post London Marathon 2025 special [Joe Gill, Khang Lê] 36:36

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Less than a week ago, around 56,000 people took on the London Marathon in sweltering conditions. On this bonus episode of our Talk of Hope podcast, we caught up with two of our runners, Joe Gill and Khang Le to see how they got on.

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Talk of Hope | S1, Bonus Ep2: London Marathon 2025 special [Joe Gill, Khang Lê and Ruth Chappell] 53:37

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This London Marathon week we have a special bonus episode... We chat to two of this year’s runners, Joe Gill and Khang Lê who are running those iconic 26.2 miles (don’t forget the .2) in memory of their mums, as well as London Marathon veteran Ruth Chappell, who has run the race not once but twice!

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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep6: The joy of volunteering [Diane Fraser] 49:25

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Diane Fraser is a volunteering virtuoso! From being part of the team in head office to joining us at fundraising events, there’s nothing Diane wouldn’t do to help our charity – including tattooing children at Spooky Welly Walk! Listen to Diane share her experience of volunteering and why she chose to give her time to us.…

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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep5: Cancer may take my life, but it’s also given it back to me [Paul Moors] 55:37

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Listen to our latest episode with Paul, where we talk about his life with advanced lung cancer and brain mets, the worst bit of immunotherapy and rocking out to ACDC during targeted brain radiotherapy.

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Talk of Hope | S1, Bonus Ep1: [Lucy Woollard & Charlotte Sargent] 25:29

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We're excited to share a bonus episode of our Talk of Hope podcast, featuring mother and daughter duo – Lucy Woollard and Charlotte Sargent. Lucy has been involved with our charity for many years after her diagnosis back in 2009. Charlotte was only two years old at the time and Lucy faced the very real prospect of not seeing her daughter grow up. F…

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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep4: Four years living with SCLC [Joanne Peake] 45:30

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Joanne has been living with small cell lung cancer for over four years and last had treatment in September 2022. Her latest scans remain stable, and her doctors have told her she is the longest surviving patient with small cell carcinoma at the hospital. It just goes to show that with lung cancer, even small cell disease, anything is possible. In o…

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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep3: Working with lung cancer [Richard Tunningley] 1:03:50

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Richard has been living with stage 4 ALK+ lung cancer since 2020 but thankfully, because of advances in treatment, he’s been able to keep working throughout his diagnosis and treatment. In this latest episode of our Talk of Hope podcast, Richard shares his experience of lung cancer and how his employer supported him so he could keep doing the job h…

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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep2: Preparing for the future, no matter what it may bring [Simon Tilling] 46:03

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On this episode of Talk of Hope, we are joined by Simon Tilling who is living with stage 4 metastatic lung cancer. Simon was diagnosed in October 2022 but, in hindsight, had been experiencing symptoms for a couple of years. Simon has had over 40 rounds of chemotherapy, yet he remains on what he describes as chapter one of his story.…

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Talk of Hope | S1, Ep1: Hope is our Rocket Fuel [Mel Erwin] 56:06

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Mel never used to like the word ‘hope’. She found it a bit wishy-washy. But as she’s become more and more familiar with the community and the richness of what’s happening – the research, the development, the new drugs – she realisedthere is tangible hope. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news by …

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S2, Ep7: Living Well on Different Treatments [Andy & Karen] 1:01:22

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There are now many different types of treatments for lung cancer. In this last episode of Let's Talk About Lung Cancer, Lorraine chats to Andy McKay and Karen Michael about the types of treatment they have had – from undergoing surgery to having chemo and their different experiences of targeted therapy. For more information and support visit roycas…

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LCAM '24 Special: Lose the labels. Lose the stigma. 37:45

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As soon as we heard Glen's story, we knew we wanted to get her on the podcast. Glen spoke so openly about her smoking history, including when she started, her regrets and the impact that inevitable question had on her recovery...

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LCAM '24 Special: Why is lung cancer last on the list? 57:50

10M ago57:50

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Does it ever feel like lung cancer is last on the list of possible causes of symptoms? That's the topic of conversation on this week's podcast, featuring Lucy Woollard alongside Lynn and Gordon Handley.

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LCAM '24 Special: Life with one lung 41:12

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Hosts Mandee and Rachel speak to Kevin McSweeney and Carole Smart who have both had surgery for lung cancer. Listen as they talk about their diagnosis, recovery and what life's been like since...

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LCAM '24 Special: Back and Forth with Primary Care 1:10:20

10M ago1:10:20

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In this episode, we talk to Nick Whitehead and Joe Crofts about some of the difficulties and obstacles faced by people when going to primary care with symptoms and highlight ways to speed up referrals.

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LCAM '23 Special: Addressing the Elephant in the Room - Nick Whitehead 38:16

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This episode aims to talk openly about smoking and lung cancer. Lung cancer is shroud in stigma because of its links to smoking. Smoking is seen as a ‘dirty habit’ and people who do or have smoked are often made to feel guilty and ashamed. We are also seeing a division because caused within lung cancer – people who have smoked and people who have n…

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LCAM '23 Special: Challenging Patient Stereotyping - Spike Elliott 1:00:09

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This episode aims to challenge the misconception that only a certain type of person gets lung cancer. Spike Elliott was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and a secondary brain tumour on Christmas Eve 2018. He was 49 and a non-smoker. He enjoyed daily gym workouts and ran 5ks for fun! So, when Spike started to experience fatigue and shoulder pain, …

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LCAM '23 Special: Screening/Early Detection - Jeff & Ruthra 57:38

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This episode aims to contradict the nihilistic perceptions of lung cancer and demonstrate that it is not an instant death sentence. Mandee will chat to Jeff Smith who was diagnosed with early stage lung cancer through the targeted lung health check programme. She will also be joined by Ruthra Coventry who was diagnosed early through the symptomatic…

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LCAM '23 Special: Signs and symptoms - Brian Gemmell 46:15

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This podcast highlights the many different symptoms of lung cancer and demonstrate that people don’t always have a cough when they have lung cancer. Mandee chats to Brian Gemmell about the lead up to his diagnosis and the different symptoms he experienced.

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S2, Ep6: Series 2 Roundup with Lorraine and Mandee 49:09

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In this episode, Lorraine and Mandee recall their favourite moments and discussions from the series. Thank you for joining Lorraine and Mandee for series 2 of the Let's Talk About Lung Cancer Podcast. Series 3 will be coming soon, but in the meantime, please get in touch. We'd love to hear from you about any topics you'd like us to cover or questio…

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S2, Ep5: Working and Lung Cancer [Branwen] 47:57

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Mandee is joined by Branwen Hywel who was diagnosed with stage 3b lung cancer in 2018. Prior to her diagnosis, Branwen was a primary school head teacher. It was a job that she loved but sadly, was forced to leave. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news by following our social media channels: Twitt…

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S2, Ep 4: Talking to Loved Ones [Natasha Loveridge] 1:07:04

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It is not just the person diagnosed who is affected by lung cancer. It is the whole family. Lorraine chats to Natasha Loveridge about how she told her family, including her two daughters, about her incurable diagnosis. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news by following our social media channels: …

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S2, Ep 3: Travelling with lung cancer [Jules, Nick & Paula] 1:00:59

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As we approach peak summer holiday season, Mandee chats with Jules Fielder along with Nick and Paula Whitehead about some of their travels post-diagnosis. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news by following our social media channels: Twitter - Roy_Castle_Lung Instagram - RoyCastleLungCancer Facebo…

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S2, Ep2: Life on a watch and wait regime [Kerrie Mitchell] 47:46

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It can be a scary place when you have lung cancer and are not having regular treatment. Mandee chats to Kerrie Mitchell about how she has embraced life whilst on a watch and wait regime. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest news by following our social media channels: Twitter - Roy_Castle_Lung Instag…

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | Special: National Screening Programme 23:08

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After decades of campaigning, our hard work has paid off. A national targeted screening programme for lung cancer has been announced. For this special edition of the podcast by our ambassador and trustee, Cathy Brokenshire, whose husband James was an MP and a cabinet minister in the UK government at Westminster. We also welcome Dr Sammy Quaife, who…

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S2, Ep1: Mandee Lucas 53:45

2y ago53:45

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We're back with a new series and to kick us off our Director of Information, Prevention and Support, Lorraine Dallas, chats with charity ambassador and trustee, Mandee Lucas about her experiences of cancer, CBT, scanxiety and life post diagnosis and treatment. For more information and support visit roycastle.org. Keep up to date with the latest new…

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S1, Ep8: Summer Special 53:55

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We’ve reached the end of our first series, and as summer is just round the corner, we thought we’d celebrate with this special episode. This time, our Director of Information, Prevention and Support, Lorraine Dallas, chats to other members of the production team, Jack Ward and Simon Malia. They share thoughts about key moments from the series, with…

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S1, Ep7: Lung Cancer Nurse Specialists 34:34

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For many people facing a diagnosis of lung cancer, their Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist can be the person they rely on most for practical support and information. In this episode, our Director of Information, Prevention and Support, Lorraine Dallas, chats to Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist Laura Swift about her role in patient care. Laura's infectious e…

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S1, Ep6: Before and After Surgery 22:52

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Lorraine Dallas, our director of prevention, information and support, again chats to chest surgeon Alex Brunelli and Pat Crawford, who had surgery to remove lung cancer. In this episode, Alex outlines how surgeons work with patients and the multi-disciplinary teams to ensure better outcomes. He and Pat discuss the psychological stresses that can be…

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S1, Ep5: When surgery is an option 33:34

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Lorraine Dallas, our director of prevention, information and support, chats to chest surgeon Alex Brunelli and Pat Crawford, who had successful surgery to remove her lung cancer 11 years ago. In this episode, we look at how cancer care teams assess a patient, and what determines whether they’re eligible for surgery. We hear about the amazing techni…

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S1, Ep4: Getting on the right path 35:05

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Lorraine Dallas, our director of prevention, information and support, chats to chest doctor Emma O’Dowd, and Carol Stonham MBE, a Senior Nurse Practitioner (respiratory). In this episode, we look at the process of how people are diagnosed. What are the routes they take through primary care and onwards to confirmation of diagnosis and treatment? For…

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S1, Ep3: Early Detection 28:25

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In this episode of our new podcast, Lorraine Dallas, our director of prevention, information and support, chats to Dr Emma O’Dowd, a respiratory consultant and researcher, and Kathleen Hawkins, who was diagnosed with early stage lung cancer after taking part in a targeted lung health check. What are the best ways to help people to access early diag…

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | World Cancer Day 2023 Special Edition 36:23

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In this special edition to mark World Cancer Day, Lorraine Dallas, our director of prevention, information and support, chats to two people with different experiences of being diagnosed with lung cancer. Ian Vizer’s tumour was detected at an early stage, and he’s had surgery to remove it. While Jules Fielder is living with late-stage EGFR-positive …

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S1, Ep2: Biomarker testing and genetically-driven lung cancers 29:28

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Lorraine Dallas, our director of prevention, information and support, chats to consultant oncologist Dr David Gilligan and Peter Cowley, who is living with advanced stage lung cancer. Therapies are available for some lung cancers driven by genetic mutations or rearrangements, which is why biomarker testing is so important. Peter shares his experien…

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | S1, Ep1: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Tests for Lung Cancer 16:12

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In this first episode we are privileged to be joined by Dr David Gilligan, consultant oncologist specialising in lung cancer. Dr Gilligan chats to Lorraine Dallas, our director of prevention, information & support, and they discuss key symptoms of lung cancer, its causes, and the diagnostic process. For more information about lung cancer and Roy Ca…

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | Supporters, Jane and Steven Holmes 27:26

3y ago27:26

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In the final episode of our Lung Cancer Awareness Month series, the charity's director of information, prevention and support, Lorraine Dallas, chats with supporters Jane and Steven Holmes. They discuss Jane's experience with lung cancer and how that encouraged their dedication to Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.For more information about lung ca…

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | NHS GP, Dr Chris George 29:02

3y ago29:02

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In this third episode, the charity's director of information, prevention and support, Lorraine Dallas, chats with NHS GP, Dr Chris George whose mum was diagnosed with lung cancer. They discuss Dr Chris's role in diagnosing lung cancer, the signs and symptoms that GP's are concerned about and how a patient can navigate the system to receive an earli…

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | Jules Fielder 24:57

3y ago24:57

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In this second episode, the charity's director of information, prevention and support, Lorraine Dallas, chats with lung cancer patient Jules Fielder. They discuss Jules experience with the disease and her surprise at being diagnosed with lung cancer at such a young age. For more information about lung cancer and Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, v…

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | Professor Ray Donnelly MBE FRCS 22:47

3y ago22:47

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In this first episode, the charity's director of information, prevention and support, Lorraine Dallas, chats to our founder Professor Ray Donnelly. They discuss how Prof. Donnelly started the charity, Roy Castle's vital awareness raising, and just how far the charity and the world of lung cancer has come. For more information about lung cancer and …

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Let's Talk About Lung Cancer | Coming Soon 0:37

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We are Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, the only UK lung cancer charity dedicated to supporting people affected by all forms of lung cancer. We’re thrilled to be launching our Let’s Talk about Lung Cancer podcast. Starting with a special series in November which is lung cancer awareness month, we hope to educate, inform and encourage more convers…