We’re with You: Navigating Cancer as a Family

03/18/25 • 20 min

Join host Laura Boyd as she chats with Ian Rankin and his daughter Lucindy, who are both living with cancer.

Lucindy shares how she discovered a lump, her diagnosis, and her treatment journey. Ian reflects on his own symptoms, the role his wife played in getting help, and his positive outlook - despite his wife’s breast cancer diagnosis and the loss of his brother to cancer.

Ian also talks about his 2024 garden project - building a 30-foot yacht - which became a community attraction and raised funds for Beatson Cancer Charity. Together, they discuss the challenges their family has faced, the support they’ve received from the charity, and their future plans.

Join host Laura Boyd as she chats with Ian Rankin and his daughter Lucindy, who are both living with cancer.

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