SEASON 8, EPISODE 3: Stuart, Andrew and Carson: Teenagers Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis

This episode offers a powerful and uplifting look at what life is really like for teenagers navigating cancer treatment. Through honest conversations, Andrew and Carson share their experiences of being diagnosed at a young age, missing school, staying connected with friends, coping with treatment, and finding their way back to everyday life. What happens when cancer interrupts your teenage years? In this heartfelt episode of The Radiotherapy Podcast, Stuart sits down with Andrew and Carson, two young cancer survivors, to discuss the realities of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery during some of the most important years of growing up. From being away from school and managing friendships to finding support from family, hospital staff, and fellow patients, they share candid stories of resilience, humour, and hope. The conversation explores the challenges of returning to normal life after treatment, rebuilding confidence, and discovering new strengths along the way. Their advice for other young people facing a similar journey is both practical and inspiring. • Andrew and Carson share their cancer diagnosis stories and treatment experiences. • The impact of long periods away from school and staying connected with classmates. • Managing friendships, social life, and concerns about what others might think. • The importance of peer support and meeting other young people facing similar challenges. • How family relationships became stronger throughout treatment. • Life on the Teen Cancer Trust ward and the difference dedicated support spaces can make. • Andrew's experience travelling to Manchester for proton therapy. • Carson's journey back to fitness, including running half marathons after treatment. • The role of charities, special experiences, and community support during recovery. • Honest advice for young people currently going through treatment: trust your medical team and listen to your body. 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