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Breaking Down The Big C

Tom

**NEW EPISODES COMING MARCH 2022** A podcast to help those who have recently been diagnosed with Cancer. Having gone through a diagnosis, Tom knows how dark the initial period afterwards is and wants to help by providing interviews with other patients, specialists and detail the latest news in order to help you prepare for the journey ahead.

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11/01/21 • 58 min

*Disclaimer - the end is replaced with a song dedicated to Nicola and contains adult themes*

This weeks episode is a special release, one dedicated to the memory of Nicola Raeburn who is a friend of a previous guest Rhea, who you'll know from episode 5.

It was important to us all, after learning how special the bond is between Rhea and Nicola that we aired her story through Rhea's words and honored her wishes to tell the world of Nicolas story of her time with Womb Cancer, which sadly took her life prematurely in early 2021.

Please join us by listening to Nicola's story.

*Disclaimer - the end is replaced with a song dedicated to Nicola and contains adult themes*

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11/01/21 • 58 min

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Episode 7: Jo Taylor

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10/25/21 • 104 min

Join us for episode 7 where were joined by Jo Taylor, who is a patient with secondary breast cancer and all round inspirational person. This is certainly apparent when you listen to her talk about setting up and running the charity www.abcdiagnosis.co.uk. For information spoken about in this episode, please find details on the charity website or follow Jo on twitter - @abcdiagnosis

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10/25/21 • 104 min

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Episode 6: Rudy Fischmann

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10/19/21 • 79 min

Join us for our very first international guest! Rudy joined us all the way from Knoxville in the US to talk to us about his brain cancer journey and his upcoming Rock Opera!
If you want to know more, give him a follow on Twitter @fschmnn or go to his website - www.ThatCancerLife.com

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10/19/21 • 79 min

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Episode 5: Rhea Crighton

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10/11/21 • 58 min

We talk to Rhea Crighton for Episode 5 who tells us about her journey of cervical cancer and we focus our episode to the Eve Appeal charity.

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10/11/21 • 58 min

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Episode 4: Rob Metcalfe

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10/04/21 • 109 min

Episode 4 is our interview with the ever vocal Rob Metcalfe, who describes his journey of dealing with a terminal diagnosis of Synovial Sarcoma. He talks about his career and the life he had to give up, coping with his cancer and what it means to his young son, along with his mental well being and much more.

We also hear from Sarcoma UK, Robs chosen charity along and Liz pays tribute to a twitter personality Doug, with her own #DayForDoug

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10/04/21 • 109 min

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Episode 3: Sam Rose

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09/27/21 • 58 min

Episode 3 is focused on Sam Rose, who was first diagnosed over ten years ago with Bowel Cancer, which in turn led to her being diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome.
Join us in our conversation with Sam as she opens up about family, surgery and her creative writing. Sam is an author of Gut Feelings: Coping With Cancer And Living With Lynch Syndrome, which is available through amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08T6BTJZ3/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_9G9BZWFV1BCXYYVSYDGB

This weeks charity of the week is Lynch Syndrome UK.

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09/27/21 • 58 min

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Episode 2: Verity Heslop-Mullens

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09/20/21 • 72 min

Joining us for episode 2 is the wonderful Verity Heslop-Mullens, who, as a childhood cancer survivor, was diagnosed very young. We discuss late effects of treatment, mental health and much more.
This episode is dedicated to the Candle Lighters trust which is Verity's chosen charity.

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09/20/21 • 72 min

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Episode 1: Our Stories

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09/06/21 • 71 min

Episode one - an insight into Tom and Liz.
Join us for our own cancer stories to get to know your hosts better. Also Tom talks about the charity Maggies.

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09/06/21 • 71 min

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08/30/21 • 2 min

A Brief introduction to our upcoming podcast to help those who have recently been diagnosed with Cancer.

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08/30/21 • 2 min

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Episode 1 - Marie McGlinchy

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03/28/22 • 70 min

The first episode in a brand new series! Welcome to series two!
This week were joined by Marie, who was diagnosed in 2018 with Bowel Cancer. Listen along as Marie describes her journey and enduring a Helicolectomy along with Chemotherapy and the emotional side of cancer.

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03/28/22 • 70 min

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How many episodes does Breaking Down The Big C have?

Breaking Down The Big C currently has 14 episodes available.

What topics does Breaking Down The Big C cover?

The podcast is about Non-Profit, Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Breaking Down The Big C?

The episode title 'Episode 8 - Nicola Raeburn, Rhea's tribute' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Breaking Down The Big C?

The average episode length on Breaking Down The Big C is 65 minutes.

How often are episodes of Breaking Down The Big C released?

Episodes of Breaking Down The Big C are typically released every 8 days.

When was the first episode of Breaking Down The Big C?

The first episode of Breaking Down The Big C was released on Aug 30, 2021.

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