SEASON 8, EPISODE 2: Grace, Max and Rowan: Too Young for Cancer: Max and Rowan's Story

In this powerful episode of Radio Therapy, host Grace sits down with Max and Rowan to discuss what it is really like to be diagnosed with cancer during your early teenage years. From recognising symptoms and receiving life-changing diagnoses to navigating treatment, school, sport and friendships, they share honest and deeply personal insights into their experiences. Together, they explore the challenges of returning to school while still undergoing treatment, the impact cancer has on confidence and identity, and the frustration of missing out on the activities and dreams that once defined them. The conversation also highlights the importance of peer support, opening up about emotions, and finding friendships with people who truly understand what cancer is like. With honesty, humour and resilience, this episode offers an important perspective on teenage cancer and the need for greater awareness, support and understanding for young people facing a diagnosis. Episode Highlights • The first symptoms that led to a cancer diagnosis and how easy they were to overlook. • Why cancer awareness and education for young people is so important. • Returning to school during treatment and adjusting to a new normal. • The impact cancer can have on sport, hobbies and future ambitions. • Body confidence, weight changes and losing control during treatment. • Different ways young people cope with diagnosis and uncertainty. • Building meaningful friendships through peer support and shared experiences. • Advice for young people facing treatment and those supporting them. 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