Join host Laura Boyd in conversation with John Allison, founder of The K9 Way, about his year-long fundraising journey for Beatson Cancer Charity. John shares updates on the challenges he's taking on, including the Devil O’ Highlands Ultra Marathon and the Edinburgh Marathon, aimed at raising essential funds for the Beatson Cancer Centre in Glasgow…

Join host Laura Boyd in conversation with Susannah Radford, a Senior Pharmacovigilance Clinical Trial Coordinator, about the incredible work happening at The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre’s Clinical Trials Unit. Susannah explains how clinical trials offer patients access to new treatments, bringing hope and helping to advance cancer care.…

Join host Laura Boyd in conversation with rising pop star Roisin McCarney, who shares her personal journey from working in a sunbed shop to being diagnosed with skin cancer. After stunning audiences on ITV’s The Voice, Roisin uses her platform to raise awareness about the dangers of sunbeds. In this heartfelt episode, Roisin and Laura, who is livin…

Join host Laura Boyd in conversation with Gillian Shirreffs, who lives with MS and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. Gillian shares her journey, discussing how she confronted her own mortality and the support she received from Beatson Cancer Charity. She highlights the charity's wig service, telephone befriending service, and the Fear of Re…

Join host Laura Boyd in conversation with Martin Cawley, former CEO of Beatson Cancer Charity. In this episode, Martin reflects on his career at the charity, the challenges he faced during his five years at the charity, including the Coronavirus pandemic, the highlights of his tenure, and his deep affection for the organisation. He also shares what…

Join host Laura Boyd in conversation with Professor Anthony Chalmers, Chair of Clinical Oncology at the University of Glasgow and the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. They discuss cancer research, clinical trials, and the realities of working for The Beatson. Professor Chalmers also shares his hopes for the future of cancer treatment.…

Join host Laura Boyd in conversation with Patrick Baines, who lost both his mum and sister to cancer within a short time. They are joined by Jemma Byrne, our Bereavement Service Psychologist from Beatson Cancer Charity. Patrick shares his emotional story, from his mother's diagnosis and passing just weeks later, to his sister's death just months la…

Join host Laura Boyd in conversation with Lisa Adam, who has been living with cancer for 19 years. Joining her is Beatson Cancer Charity's CEO, Gillian Hailstones, formerly Director of Care Services. Laura shares her personal experience with cancer, and together they discuss the support services Beatson Cancer Charity offers, like Fear of Recurrenc…