SEASON 8, EPISODE 1: Grace, Rosa and Marina: Life Interrupted - Young Voices, Real Cancer Stories

In this heartfelt episode of Radio Therapy, host Grace is joined by Rosa and Marina, who share their experiences of being diagnosed with cancer as teenagers and the lasting impact it had on their lives. Together, they discuss the shock of diagnosis, losing independence, navigating school and friendships during treatment, and the challenges of returning to everyday life after cancer. With remarkable honesty, they open up about body confidence, hair loss, fatigue, feeling isolated from friends, and the emotional reality of growing up while facing a life-changing illness. The conversation also highlights the importance of support networks, cancer friendships, and finding hope beyond treatment. This episode offers an authentic and moving insight into the teenage cancer experience, told by the young people who lived it. Key Highlights • The moment everything changed: receiving a cancer diagnosis as a teenager. • Losing independence and adjusting to life during treatment. • How friendships changed during long hospital stays. • Returning to school and the unseen challenges of recovery. • Body image, hair loss, and rebuilding confidence. • The reality of cancer-related fatigue and brain fog. • Why cancer friendships can be so powerful and lasting. • Advice and encouragement for young people starting their own cancer journey. RadioTherapy podcast is sponsored by the Beatson Cancer Charity Home | Beatson Cancer Charity and The National Lottery Community Fund Young Start programme, Young Start | The National Lottery Community Fund and is recorded by Go Radio in Glasgow Go Radio | 90's 00's & Now | Number 1 for Glasgow & The West (thisisgo.co.uk) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiotherapypodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radiotherapypod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/radio-therapy-podcast  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radiotherapypodcast