Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer Podcast

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Pancreatic cancer is the toughest cancer to diagnose, treat and survive. 1 in 4 people won’t survive for a month. 3 in 4 won’t survive for a year. In memory of Seth Goodburn we are on a mission to raise awareness of this disease and make some changes. Throughout November you'll hear the stories of doctors, nurses, researchers, campaigners, politicians and patients all connected by Pancreatic Cancer. Music Credit https://www.purple-planet.com

Welcome to the first episode of Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer Podcasts. This series for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month has been made in memory of Seth Goodburn, he died 33 days after being diagnosed with the disease. In this episode we hear from Dr Ruth Chambers, a GP and chair of the Stoke on Trent Clinical Commissioning Group. She'll tell us about the role of the pancreas, the formation of the cancer and the signs and symptoms of the disease. Then Louise Riley shares the heart breaking story of her mums diagnosis and the missed opportunities that might have led to an earlier diagnosis. For more information go too www.purplerainbow.co.uk Music Credit www.purple-planet.com

Welcome to the second episode of Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer Podcasts. This series for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month has been made in memory of Seth Goodburn, he died 33 days after being diagnosed with the disease. In this episode we discuss treatment. Derek O Reilly a pancreatic cancer surgeon who works in Manchester Royal Infirmary he talks about the challenges of surgery and the Whipples operation. Pippa Corrie an oncologist from Cambridge University Hospital Trust she explains the treatment available if you are having chemotherapy. And we also hear from the Nursing Times award winning specialist nurse Vicki Stevenson - Hornby who tells us all about the accelerated pathway to surgery for patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. There are some medical terms in this episode but don't worry we will explain them. https://www.purple-planet.com

Julia Lawson from Chester is a practice nurse. Nine years ago her mum died of Pancreatic Cancer. Julia now helps to raise awareness of the disease at the GP surgery where she works. In this episode she explains how her mums symptoms were so vague it took months before there was a diagnosis. She also tells us how even with her medical knowledge she never considered Pancreatic Cancer to be an issue for her mum. Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Welcome to episode 4 of Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer Podcast. In this episode we hear about the support line which is run by Pancreatic Cancer UK. Nurse Nicola Murphy is one of the team offering the service and Steve Essex is a patient who has been using the support line since he was diagnosed in May 2018. As promised in the podcast this is the statement provided by a spokesperson on behalf of The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust: “Although we cannot comment on individual cases, we do welcome patient feedback on their experience, whether it be positive or negative. “We would ask Mr Essex to contact our PALS department for us to investigate any concerns. “Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) provide information, advice and support to help patients, families and their carers. The PALS team can be contacted via phone on 01902 695368/695362. “They can also be emailed on rwh-tr.pals@nhs.net” Music credit https://www.purple-planet.com/

Welcome to episode five of Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer Podcast. In this episode we hear from two researchers and the work they are doing to help combat Pancreatic Cancer. Dr Clare Hoskins is a senior lecturer in pharmaceutics at Keele University in Staffordshire. She tells us all about Nanoparticles (don't worry you will understand it!) Rille Philak tells us about the research she is undertaking for her PhD. Music Credit: https://purple-planet.com

Welcome to episode six of the Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer Podcasts. In this episode we are talking diet and nutrition, and in particular examining cachexia (cancer related weight loss). It's a real problem for people diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer, but there is hope as you'll hear all about with Dr Barry Laird who is one of a team running a trial into the issue. We also hear from Ruth Boyce who is a dietician specialising in cancer. Music credit https://purple-planet.com

Welcome to episode seven of Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer Podcasts. It's a sad fact that Pancreatic Cancer is one of the least survivable cancers and that means grief is more than likely to be part of the story. How do you deal with that grief though? One woman who is doing her best to get people talking about grief is comedian, actress, writer and now award winning podcaster Cariad Lloyd. Her father died from Pancreatic Cancer when she was 15. She joins us in this episode to talk about that and how it's affected her life since. Cariad's podcast is called Griefcast (@thegriefcast on twitter) and I recommend you all have a listen to it! https://purple-planet.com

Welcome to the latest episode of Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer Podcasts. Today we're finding out about some of the work that goes on in the world of policy and politics. The Houses of Parliament might not be the first place you imagine a charity to be spending time but it's where key decisions can and are made. We hear from Preth Rao who is Head of Policy and Campaigns at Pancreatic Cancer UK about the work she does to make sure Pancreatic Cancer is not forgotten about by MPs. One of those MPs is Nic Dakin, he's head of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Pancreatic Cancer. He also tells us what he gets up to. Music Credit: https://purple-planet.com

Welcome to this episode of Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer Podcasts. This episode was never meant to happen, but sometimes projects like this take on a life of their own. Rachael Horsman got in touch with me to tell me her story after she heard about the first episode. Tracy Aldous raised money for Pancreatic Cancer UK to support a friend whose mum was diagnosed. But then it affected her family too. You'll hear from both women. Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer podcast. It's the last day of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month so we've gone straight to the top to speak to the head of Pancreatic Cancer UK Diana Jupp. Then we are finishing the month long series, for now, with the story of Shaun Walsh from Liverpool. In June he was told he had Pancreatic Cancer, one Whipple operation later and while still undergoing Chemo he's taking part in a swimming challenge to raise money and awareness for the charity. Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

It's hard having a loved one die, especially when they've been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer.There is, however, support out there. And one of the places you can find support is the Pancreatic Cancer UK Forum.Which is what Alison, Carole and Jools did. They spoke to me about the unique friendship group they (and others who couldn't make the recording) formed when their husbands were diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer.You can follow these hashtags #Sethslegacy and #30PRPodcasts as well as #ShineASpotlight4Seth and #Sparkle4Seth You can find out more about Purple Rainbow here https://purplerainbow.co.uk/Music Credit Purple Planet StudiosDISCLAIMER:All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own and those of individuals interviewed and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Pancreatic Cancer UK , Pancreatic Cancer Action, Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund And The Elizabeth Coteman Fund The charities and their employees are not responsible for and do not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series.The primary purpose of this podcast s

Welcome to this bonus episode of Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer Podcast. Today Charlotte and Lesley talk about the first series that came out in November and look ahead to series two which is on the way soon!

Lesley Goodburn and Charlotte Foster are back for series 2 of Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer Podcast in memory of Seth Goodburn. They're kicking off this series by heading to London and in particular the Pancreatic Cancer UK summit.  As always Charlotte is here to learn with you about Pancreatic Cancer and it's effects as well as finding out what is being done to help diagnose the disease as early as possible. There's an unofficial theme of hope in this episode. It's a word that was repeated to Charlotte throughout the day by people who didn't know each other and were at the summit for all sorts of reasons. In this episode you'll hear Charlotte talking with Michelle and her big sister Cheryl. Michelle has stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer; Chris Macdonald, head of research at PCUK; Debbie Wells who used to work with the charity following the death of her daughter Gemma in 2010; and Margaret Datson a survivor of Pancreatic Cancer who is now a volunteer based at a hospital in Birmingham.  Thank you to everybody who spoke to Charlotte for this episode. It will come as no surprise to anybody who listened to series one that Charlotte needs another episode to finish sharing the conversations she had. Disclaimer  All views information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own and those of individuals interviewed and do no necessarily represent the view and opinions of Pancreatic Cancer UK and its employees. Pancreatic Cancer UK is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast series to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.

Lesley Goodburn and Charlotte Foster are back for series 2 of Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer Podcast in memory of Seth Goodburn. As always Charlotte is here to learn with you about Pancreatic Cancer and it's effects as well as finding out what is being done to help diagnose the disease as early as possible. Last time you heard from a number of people at the Pancreatic Cancer UK annual summit. This episode is also filled with more stories from the event. You'll hear Charlotte talking with Roy who is a survivor of the disease about how he was diagnosed. You'll also hear from Jean and Karen, again  both are survivors of Pancreatic Cancer and now spend lots of their time supporting others as well as raising money for the PCUK. And then you'll hear from Lynn Quigley as she talks about her role as Community Co-Ordinator for PCUK in the North West at the charity. This episode finishes with a longer chat with Lynne Walker who is the current Chair of the Board of Trustees at PCUK. 2019 is a milestone year for her and she tells Charlotte what she wants to see happen next. Thank you to everybody who spoke to Charlotte for this episode.  Disclaimer  All views information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own and those of individuals interviewed and do no necessarily represent the view and opinions of Pancreatic Cancer UK and its employees. Pancreatic Cancer UK is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast series to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.

In this episode we speak to Clare and Andrea who are taking on a huge challenge to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer UK. They are heading to Peru to trek the Inca Trail, finishing at Machu Picchu. Both have their reasons for going and they tell Charlotte why it's so important to them to do this trek as well as reflect on the challenge afterwards. Music Credit Purple Planet Studios Disclaimer  All views information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own and those of individuals interviewed and do no necessarily represent the view and opinions of Pancreatic Cancer UK and its employees. Pancreatic Cancer UK is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast series to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.

In this episode Charlotte travels to Liverpool Royal Hospital to find out more about the award winning buddy team, a support group where patients can meet others with similar conditions. It was set up by Pancreatic Macmillan Nurse Phil Whelan and is made up of volunteer patients who will share their experiences. Charlotte chats to Big Phil as well as Sylvia and John, a couple who now give their time to help other patients after John was diagnosed 5 years ago. This episode is sponsored by Sandra Henshall and Gail Pyatt. You can find more online at the Purple Rainbow website (https://purplerainbow.co.uk/) Music Credit Purple Planet Studios (https://www.purple-planet.com) Disclaimer  All views information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own and those of individuals interviewed and do no necessarily represent the view and opinions of Pancreatic Cancer UK and its employees. Pancreatic Cancer UK is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast series to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.

Welcome to the latest episode of Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer Podcast. Today we are talking about the NICE Guidelines for Pancreatic Cancer treatment and why it's so important they are in place and you know about them. Charlotte is chatting with Anna Jewell from Pancreatic Cancer UK who was a lay member of the NICE guidelines committee so she knows what she is talking about! A big thank you to Linda Holdridge for sponsoring this episode. You can find more online at the Purple Rainbow (https://purplerainbow.co.uk/) website Music Credit Purple Planet Studios (https://www.purple-planet.com/) Disclaimer  All views information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own and those of individuals interviewed and do no necessarily represent the view and opinions of Pancreatic Cancer UK and its employees. Pancreatic Cancer UK is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast series to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.

Welcome the latest Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer Podcast. It's a busy time for many charities in the UK as thousands of lucky runners have been told they have got a place in the London Marathon next year. The event is watched by millions and millions is also raised for good causes by the runners pounding the pavements. You'll hear from one runner who decided London was the place to go so he could break a Guinness World Record in aid of Pancreatic Cancer UK. You can find out what he wore to break that record and just how quickly he completed the 26.2 miles! You'll also hear from the events team at Pancreatic Cancer UK who tell us just how vital it is for them to get a good turnout of runners as well as the benefits you'll get if you choose to run for them. Here's the link for the fundraising team https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/fundraising-and-events/ and if you want to know more about Seth's Legacy it's here at https://purplerainbow.co.uk/ Music Credit Purple Planet Studios (https://www.purple-planet.com/) Disclaimer  All views information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own and those of individuals interviewed and do no necessarily represent the view and opinions of Pancreatic Cancer UK and its employees. Pancreatic Cancer UK is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast series to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.

Welcome to the first of quite a few Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer podcasts for November. I'm sure you don't need me to tell you it is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and because we know how important it is to get our voices heard this month we are releasing 6 episodes over the course of the month! This episode Charlotte visits The Christie in Manchester to talk to Professor Juan Valle about Precision Panc (https://www.precisionpanc.org/) A big thank you goes to Linda Chappell for sponsoring this episode. If you want to get in touch go to the Purple Rainbow website (https://purplerainbow.co.uk/) . Music Credit Purple Planet Studios (https://www.purple-planet.com/) Disclaimer  All views information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own and those of individuals interviewed and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Pancreatic Cancer UK and its employees. Pancreatic Cancer UK is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast series to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.