E191: Natalie Hall - Thriving with Secondary/Metastatic Breast Cancer and Fireflies Fitness
Description
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses living with secondary/metastatic breast cancer, acute illness, death and dying, telling children about cancer and uncertainty.
Episode 191: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series(Part62)
Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Natalie Hall.
Natalie founded Fireflies Fitness whilst in remission from breast cancer. It is a community interest company supporting people with fitness after they have received a cancer diagnosis. She now lives with metastatic cancer that spread to her bones and liver and she is a big advocate for the vital benefits of staying active throughout and beyond treatment.
This episode is a deep dive into Natalie’s cancer journey, living with secondary/metastatic breast cancer, parenting and Fireflies Fitness.
CPD Reflection Points:
- Look up the signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer.
- Consider the potential consequences of avoiding discussions about cancer prognosis with children.
- Design a safe and effective exercise regime for someone like Natalie that is living with metastatic/secondary cancer. Consider using the PRosPer resources to help you.
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Links from the Episode:
- Royal Marsden Charity
- Breast Cancer Now - secondary(metastatic) breast cancer
- BRCA2
- Circulating tumour DNA & clinical trial
- FAME Trial
- Structured Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer
- E13 Christen Williams - BRCA Mutation
Research links from the Episode:
- Fasting-mimicking diet plus chemotherapy in breast cancer treatment
- Circulating tumour DNA assays in focus: highlights from ASCO 2025 for clinicians
Rad Chat Links:
Credits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.
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