We're With You: Roisin’s Voice for Skin Cancer Awareness

10/10/24 • 28 min

Join host Laura Boyd in conversation with rising pop star Roisin McCarney, who shares her personal journey from working in a sunbed shop to being diagnosed with skin cancer. After stunning audiences on ITV’s The Voice, Roisin uses her platform to raise awareness about the dangers of sunbeds. In this heartfelt episode, Roisin and Laura, who is living with cancer herself, discuss the realities of cancer and the importance of spreading the word about prevention.
Raising awareness about the danger of sunbeds and just how serious skin cancer is, is so important to me. If my story stops one person from using sunbeds then I will have done my job. Thank you to Beatson Cancer Charity for allowing me to share that." Roisin said.

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**Sensitivity Warning: This episode includes personal stories and discussions about living with cancer. Some listeners may find the content distressing. Listener discretion is advised. **

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