In this episode of #TalkingHPV we continue our conversation with Bernie Carter – Assistant Director of Nursing at the Marie Keating Foundation, Associate Professor in Molecular Pathology Dr. Cara Martin, Patient representatives Lyn Fenton and Kim Hanly.
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In the second episode of Talking HPV we had so much information that we split this incredible episode into Part 1 and 2.
We were privileged to be joined by some incredibly knowledgeable guests for our round table discussion on HPV Cancer Types, Research & Treatments
In this episode we have Bernie Carter – Assistant Director of Nursing at the Marie Keating Foundation, Associate Professor in Molecular Pathology Dr. Cara Martin, Patient representatives Lyn Fenton and Kim Hanly
We delve further into HPV discussing topics such as
• What cancer types are caused by HPV?
• Are people born female more at risk?
• Are there effective treatments for HPV?
• Being diagnosed with cervical cancer, impact on patient and family?
Along with hearing about the lived experience of women diagnosed with Cervical cancer.
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In this episode Director of Nursing Services at the Marie Keating Foundation Helen Forristal and Assistant Director of Nursing Bernie Carter kick off this series by exploring the facts around HPV in Ireland. They clear up misconceptions and answer questions such as:
What is HPV?
Is it common?
How can I prevent getting a HPV infection?
Does it always cause cancer?
Is the vaccine safe?
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Visit www.mariekeating.ie for a host of up-to-date information and resources on HPV, Cervical Cancer and Mouth Head and Neck Cancer.
Episode 4 part 2 is a continuation of the important conversations started in Part 1.
In these episodes we are continuing with the patient voice as we discuss survivorship, living with and beyond cancer and how the women we spoke to in this series have learned to live their best lives despite cancer.
Each offers valuable insight and advice from their own unique experience culminating in conversations packed with information for anyone facing a similar journey or those with family, friends or work colleagues facing a breast cancer journey.
These episodes cover topics like returning to work, need for public education, chemotherapy, symptom tracking, such as fatigue, pain, peripheral Neuropathy. We discuss weight loss and gain, sexual function, menopause, depression, hair loss, trauma and so much more.
We have reached the final episode of this series of the Marie Keating Foundation Talks Cancer podcast. There is so much valuable information in this episode that we have made it a 2 Parter!
What a journey we have been on discussing every step of a breast cancer journey. In these episodes we are continuing with the patient voice as we discuss survivorship, living with and beyond cancer and how the women we spoke to in this series have learned to live their best lives despite cancer.
Each offers valuable insight and advice from their own unique experience culminating in conversations packed with information for anyone facing a similar journey or those with family, friends or work colleagues facing a breast cancer journey.
These episodes cover topics like returning to work, need for public education, chemotherapy, symptom tracking, such as fatigue, pain, peripheral Neuropathy. We discuss weight loss and gain, sexual function, menopause, depression, hair loss, trauma and so much more.
Discussion with women living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
In this episode we have the privilege of talking to three women from The Marie Keating Foundation Positive Living Community, Aine Murphy, Deirdre Digan and Lisa Dowling. These women will take us through their unique experiences living with metastatic breast cancer and want the listeners to understand what it means to have an incurable cancer. They will also enlighten us on what they would like women and men to know that they did not know.
They will talk us through diagnosis, treatment, risks, family history, communication, clinical trials, counselling, palliative care, nutrition, and exercise, going back to work and so much more in this incredibly impactful conversation
Welcome to our second episode of our #TalkingBreastCancer series
From here onwards we let the patient voices take the lead.
In this episode we talk to Erica Tierney and Paula Gleeson from The Marie Keating Foundation Survive and Thrive community about living with and beyond a localised breast cancer diagnosis.
This episode covers a wide range of valuable information that stems from the lived experiences of these women.
We discuss, at diagnosis what would they like women or men to know that they did not know back then?
Treatments, the benefits versus risks, family history, choices, trauma, follow up, support services and so much more.
Welcome to the first episode in this series of the Marie Keating Foundation Talks Cancer podcast. This series we are talking Breast Cancer and letting the patient voice take the lead. Season 4 is for patients, by patients. We are however kicking it off in episode one by setting the foundations of Breast Cancer in Ireland.
In this episode Director of Nursing, Helen Forristal talks to CNS, Niamh Byrne and ANP, Carol Spillane from The St James Hospital Breast care clinic.
The topics covered include, Facts, stats and background to Breast Cancer in Ireland. Signs and Symptoms, when to go to your GP, Family History, Influence of Covid and so much more valuable information.
Thank you to our co sponsors Novartis and Roche for making this series possible.
This season we are talking about breast cancer. Helen Forristal, Director of Nursing services at the Marie Keating Foundation hosts this informative and impactful 5-episode patient-led series.
This season focuses on open and honest discussions with two groups of women. Three women living with Metastatic breast cancer and two women Surviving and thriving after localized breast cancer. These women share valuable insights from their unique experiences at every step of their journey. They share what they wish they knew and what they want others to know that may be hugely supportive to anyone newly diagnosed.
This season we are letting the patient voice take the lead.
Season 4 is for patients by patients.
We kick off the series with a nice introduction from Carol Spillane and Niamh Byrne from the Breast Cancer Clinic at St James’ Hospital who kindly provide the foundation of the series and an overview of Breast Cancer in Ireland
Welcome to the final episode of this series of the Marie Keating Foundation Talks Cancer podcast.
We are closing out this series with a powerful conversation about survivorship. What happens after treatment, how does it impact you physically and emotionally?
We are very privileged to be having a frank and open discussion with Ger O’Boyle around, infertility, urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, altered body image manhood and managing relationships.
These are a reality for many, yet they sometimes stay silent for some for fear of stigma and judgment.
This is such a powerful and impactful conversation to share and inspire more open conversations amongst others facing these issues.
Part 2 in our patient advocate series and Episode Four of our “Talking Prostate Cancer” Series.
In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with patient advocate Paul Ferris and his wife Geraldine. Former Newcastle United winger Paul Ferris was 51. He had successfully forged a post-football career as a physio, barrister and then a CEO, and his award-winning memoir, The Boy on the Shed, was just about to be published. But then he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
He talks openly about his experience with great humor and profound bravery. Paul's wife Geraldine joins him for some of this episode to discuss the impact of a prostate cancer diagnosis within a relationship.
Thank you to Janssen for helping to make this series possible
Welcome to episode three of the Marie Keating Foundation Talks Cancer podcast. In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with patient advocate John Wall whom many of you will have heard of. John is a man living with advanced metastatic prostate cancer. In this episode he shares his story with incredible honesty discussing what living with cancer is like for him and how it impacts not only his life but also the lives of his loved ones.
He talks about his journey, treatments, side effects along with his overall emotions, wellbeing, and the impact on his quality of life.
Welcome to our second episode of the Marie Keating Foundation Talks Cancer podcast. In this episode we delve into treatment options for prostate cancer. We are incredibly lucky to have an esteemed line up of guests taking us through a number of treatment options in depth and discussing the necessary considerations when deciding on a treatment pathway.
In this episode Director of Nursing Helen Forristal is joined by Mr Richie Power from Beaumont Hospital, Dr Gerard McVey from St Luke’s Hospital and Dr Waseem Darwish from the Mater Hospital.
We are so grateful for the wealth of information and advice they provided for this episode. Listen in and share with loved ones and friends.
In the first episode of the series Director of Nursing and Urology Care Co-ordinator, Helen Forristal and Liz McEvoy Urology Cancer coordinator at Tallaght University Hospital are getting the series off to a strong start exploring the facts, stats, and background to prostate cancer in Ireland.
Along with this insightful overview they will be answering the most frequent questions asked around prostate cancer like, what are the signs and symptoms, when to go to your GP, Family History and so much more.
For the third installment of the Marie Keating Foundation Talks Cancer podcast, we will be #TalkingProstateCancer. Over the next five episodes with host Director of Nursing with The Marie Keating Foundation, Helen Forristal, the “Talking Prostate Cancer” series explores the facts around prostate cancer. Highlighting the signs and symptoms, discussing the positive progress that has been made around treatment options & the impact of early detection., we'll talk to experts in the field of prostate cancer along with hearing some honest and open conversations about what it is like to navigate a prostate cancer journey and the impact it can have on not only the person with a cancer diagnosis but also on their intimate relationships with partners, family, and close friends.
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Thank you to Janssen for their support in making this series possible
For the final episode of our #TalkingLungCancer series, we speak to two-time lung cancer survivor Miriam Payne about her experience with lung cancer, how it has affected her life, the stigma she suffered due to her diagnosis, and the role early detection had on her cancer journey. This is an episode not to be missed!
For the penultimate episode of our Talking Lung Cancer series, Helen chats to medical oncologist and clinical trials specialist Dr Jarushka Naidoo about the stages of lung cancer patients, the ways in which lung cancer is treated and just how important it is to know the facts about the clinical trials available to you. Tune in now!
For the second episode in our #TalkingLungCancer series, Helen speaks to GP Dr Paul Carroll about the early warning signs of lung cancer, when you should go to see your doctor if you have a concern, and the facts about smoking and how it impacts your health. Tune in today to listen to the full conversation.
On this week’s episode, our host Helen chats to Assistant Director of Nursing Services Bernie Carter, about the facts surrounding lung cancer in Ireland, the contributing factors of the disease, and the support services available for those affected by lung cancer.
For the second installment of the Marie Keating Foundation Talks Cancer podcast, we are bringing you a brand new series where this time we will be #TalkingLungCancer. Over the next four episodes, we'll hear from experts in the field of lung cancer, and a lung cancer survivor to answer all the questions you want to know and the facts that could save your life. Subscribe today to make sure you don't miss out.
