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So Now I’ve Got Breast Cancer

Dr Liz O‘Riordan / Bird Lime Media
Breast Cancer
Chemotherapy
Palliative Care
Communication
Death
Black Women Rising
Dying Process
Community Support
Death Anxiety
Radiotherapy
Mental Health
Healthcare Disparities
Patient Advocacy
Sexual Health
Supportive Care
Nutrition
Mastectomy
Lymphedema
Side Effects
Hair Loss

Everything you want to know about your breast cancer diagnosis but are too afraid to ask. If you’ve just been diagnosed, this is the show for you. Hosted by Dr Liz O’Riordan, the Breast Surgeon with Breast Cancer.

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Rebecca Charlton is the voice of cycling on Channel 5, as well as a cycling journalist and author, and in the summer of 2025, she was diagnosed with breast cancer while she was breast-feeding her second child. She’s had to navigate presenting on TV w... more

Did you know that after breast surgery your scars can become stuck and painful? This is where a good scar therapist can come in, and I wish I’d known this sooner after my mastectomy. Joana Pedroso is a trained cancer scar therapist who wants everyone... more

It’s the elephant in the room that no-one talks about when you have cancer - the fact that your sex life can also take a nose dive. But there is support out there, and this episode I’m speaking to Instagram’s @cancersextherapist - aka Zoe Yessian - a... more

I hope this episode bring you as much joy as it did to me to record it - self-proclaimed cancer kicker, poetry prattler, sales director, photo-grapher, animal lover and nature bather (and possibly the world’s wonkiest qualified personal trainer) Dear... more

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Rebecca Charlton
Cycling presenter on Channel 5, cycling journalist and author.
Channel 5
Episode: Cancer as a Young Mum: Rebecca Charlton Shares Her Story
Joana Pedroso
Scar therapist demonstrating techniques
Restore Scar Therapy
Episode: Looking After Your Scars with Joana Pedroso
Zoe Yessian
Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist; Cancer survivor
Self-employed; Cancer Sex Therapist
Episode: Let’s Talk About Sex with Zoe Yessian
Dearbhaile O'Hare
Poet, personal trainer, and author of Things Went Tits Up
Cancer survivor and advocate; Cancer Take a Hike founder
Episode: Why Poetry Can be Therapy with Dearbhaile O’Hare
Richard Simcock
Consultant clinical oncologist; Chief Medical Officer for Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support
Episode: Who Should You Trust: Understanding Cancer Misinformation with Dr Richard Simcock
Dani Binnington
CEO and founder of Menopause and Cancer
Menopause and Cancer
Episode: Managing the Menopause and Cancer with Dani Binnington
Lauren Heathcote
Associate Professor in Health Psychology at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: How to Cope with Scanxiety with Dr Lauren Heathcote
Fiona McCarthy
Oncologist with aesthetics training, skincare expert
Consultant Oncologist
Episode: How to Look After Your Skin with Fiona McCarthy
Louise Butcher
Topless marathon runner and breast cancer thriver, known for raising awareness about being flat after a double mastectomy.
Episode: Can Going Flat Give You Freedom? With Louise Butcher

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Dr Liz O'Riordan
Host and breast surgeon with lived cancer experience; central guide for medical context and survivor-focused conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 284 ratings
  • Love love

    Found this podcast upon my diagnosis August 2025 and have listened to all that applied to my circumstances and have let others know how good it is.

    Relatable and honest and very grateful.

    I live in Australia and today I listened to the latest podcast and loved the poems xx thankyou

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    camino4my50th
    Australia2 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    I have breast cancer and am finding Dr Liz’s conversations helpful and insightful . It’s great to find such an honest and unbiased source of information - thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tamoralady
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Amazing resource

    So glad I found this 🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qannes
    Denmark8 months ago
  • Mindful advice

    Love Liz she is careful and fully researched in her choices of chat! A great kind resource and guidance for all of us 🙏🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loosehold
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Dr Liz made my cancer journey clearer & a little easier ✨✨✨

    This Podcast is incredible for anyone who has been recently diagnosed, or a family member, partner etc who wants to understand more. I listened and the re-listened after every appointment to understand everything. The podcast makes understanding easy, asks the questions we all want to ask and Donna’s poetry at the end is just perfect. Thank you Dr Liz for this 💖💖💖

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @thecharlotteedit
    United Kingdoma year ago

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The show is described as a safe, evidence-based resource that reduces anxiety for those diagnosed.
Guests and topics are seen as practical, empowering, and deeply human, offering both information and empathy.
Listeners praise the host for compassionate, honest discussions that balance medical accuracy with lived experience.

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Cancer as a Young Mum: Rebecca Charlton Shares Her Story
Q: How hard was it going back, presenting on the massive cycling tours live on telly with people like me going, come on, Rebecca?
Charlton found returning to television meaningful but difficult, particularly while managing treatment, fatigue and medication-related brain fog. She later completed a live broadcast in Paris and found that her recall and presenting skills were still available, though she stresses that recovery remains challenging.
Cancer as a Young Mum: Rebecca Charlton Shares Her Story
Q: Can you tell us what happened?
While breastfeeding her second child, Charlton felt a swollen lymph node under her arm and sought medical attention. Early assessments were reassuring, but a biopsy found cancer, and further scans eventually identified breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes.
Looking After Your Scars with Joana Pedroso
Q: When should someone start scar therapy after surgery?
Generally start gentle scar exploration six to eight weeks after surgery once the wound is closed and there's no seroma or hematoma, progressing gradually and with medical clearance.
Looking After Your Scars with Joana Pedroso
Q: Is massage safe after breast cancer treatment or could it cause the cancer to return?
Massage or scar therapy does not cause cancer to return; there is no evidence supporting that risk, and early mobilization can prevent scar tightening that limits movement.
Looking After Your Scars with Joana Pedroso
Q: How do listeners know their scar might need scar therapy treatment?
Listen for signs like tightness, tenderness, heat, swelling, restricted arm movement, or odd sensations; if these persist months after surgery, consult the medical team and consider scar therapy.

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The show centers on breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship, blending medical expertise with lived experience. Episodes commonly explore sexuality and intimacy after cancer, emotional well-being, body image, skincare during treatment, menopause challenges, and strategies to sift through online information. Distinctive elements include guest experts who normalize hard conversations (psychosexual therapy, oncology, psychology, skincare) and survivor-led storytelling that emphasizes practical coping, self-advocacy, and community support. For potential listeners, this offers evidence-based guidance, relatable personal narratives, and actionable tips for navigating diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment life without sugarcoating t... more

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1. Rebecca Charlton
2. Joana Pedroso
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4. Dearbhaile O'Hare
5. Richard Simcock
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7. Lauren Heathcote
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