Two mugs on a green background with the words Takling Cancer.

Talking Cancer Podcast - Series 2, Episode 1: Cancer and the new normal

Podcast
Published: 15 Sep 2021
Edition: 1
Two mugs on a green background with the words Takling Cancer.
Emma B catches up with Macmillan’s Chief Medical Officer, Rosie Loftus, and Boots’ Chief Pharmacist, Marc Donovan, to talk about the services available and practical advice you’ll need to navigate this ‘new normal’ of Covid 19 with cancer. Plus, we hear from Ruth, who was diagnosed with breast cancer during the Coronavirus lockdown, as she shares her tips for attending appointments on your own.

You can read a transcript of this episode here.

For more information about this podcast visit the Talking Cancer podcast page.

Published: 15 Sep 2021
Edition: 1
Emma B catches up with Macmillan’s Chief Medical Officer, Rosie Loftus, and Boots’ Chief Pharmacist, Marc Donovan, to talk about the services available and practical advice you’ll need to navigate this ‘new normal’ of Covid 19 with cancer. Plus, we hear from Ruth, who was diagnosed with breast cancer during the Coronavirus lockdown, as she shares her tips for attending appointments on your own.

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Macmillan Support Line
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