Join host Laura Boyd in conversation with Donna Hicks, who opens up about the life-altering year she and her family faced a double cancer diagnosis. Just two weeks after her mum was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, Donna was told she had multiple myeloma - a rare and incurable blood cancer.

Donna shares the emotional toll of keeping her diagnosis a secret, her treatment at The Beatson, and how support from the Wellbeing Centre helped her through some of the most difficult moments - from wig fittings during lockdown to the comfort of small, thoughtful gestures.

She also reflects on life beyond treatment, the vital role fundraising plays in keeping services at The Beatson going, and the unexpected joy she’s found in community projects, street dance, and making lasting memories with her children.

Sensitivity Warning: This episode includes personal stories and discussions about terminal illness, cancer diagnosis and treatment. Some listeners may find the content distressing. Listener discretion is advised.

Join host Laura Boyd in conversation with David Wynne, who shares how three heart attacks and a cancer diagnosis changed the course of his life. What began as a series of life-threatening events became the start of something transformative.

David reflects on his experience as a patient at The Beatson, the emotional toll of treatment, and how volunteering became a part of his recovery. From serving tea on Ward B4, he talks about the unexpected joy he's found in giving back.

Sensitivity Warning: This episode includes personal stories and discussions about cancer diagnosis and treatment. Some listeners may find the content distressing. Listener discretion is advised.

Join host Laura Boyd in conversation with Erin Lavery and her dad, Daniel, as they reflect on Erin’s powerful story - from her diagnosis in August 2024 to the moment she rang the bell to mark the end of treatment. Erin first featured on Beatson Talks during Season 3 while she was still undergoing treatment. Now cancer free, she returns with her dad to speak openly about resilience, family support, and the importance of community - both online and at The Beatson.

Daniel shares the emotional experience of supporting his daughter through cancer, and how writing helped him navigate long, difficult nights. Together, they discuss humour as a coping tool, the value of the Teenage and Young Adult Unit at The Beatson, and their hopes for the future.

Sensitivity Warning: This episode includes personal stories and discussions about cancer diagnosis and treatment. Some listeners may find the content distressing. Listener discretion is advised.