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WTF does young cancer survivorship mean? If you got cancer and all you got was a darker sense of humor and PTSD join host, Helen King, and regular guests, for raw and at times inappropriate conversations about life after a cancer diagnosis.
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Contact the show: thecwordradio@gmail.com
Theme Music: 'Happy Days' Scott Holmes
Presenters
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Producer / Presenter: Helen King
A born-and-bred Westie, Helen is a keen bike rider and mental wellbeing advocate, and is the founding member of Nutters Ride Together. A survivor of breast cancer, she is exploring ways of expanding the conversation around cancer and the impact it has on people’s lives. A journalist by training, Helen spent time as a radio producer at Radio Live and currently works in community engagement.
The C Word
The C Word
Helen King and guests share their experience of cancer and its impact on their lives
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