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Young Tongues

Barbara Fountain
Tongue Cancer
Mental Health
Community Support
Surgery
Cancer Treatment
Radiation Therapy
Healthcare
Young Tongues
Support Communities
Radiotherapy
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Support Networks
Emotional Support
Radiation Treatment
Immunotherapy
Cancer Survivorship
NHS
Social Prescriber
Holistic Health
Patient Empowerment

The Young Tongues Podcast is a space for honest, unfiltered conversations about life with and after tongue cancer.

Hosted by founder Barbara Fountain and fellow survivors, Jamie and Stef, the podcast brings together real patient voices, expert insights, and the conversations that don’t usually happen in clinical settings — from diagnosis and treatment to long-term effects, identity, and everything... more

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In this first panel episode of the Young Tongues Podcast, Barbara is joined by Rachael and Kaitlyn to explore the emotional reality of diagnosis.

From the long wait between biopsy and results to the moment cancer becomes real, their stories reveal h... more

In this episode, Barbara, Jamie and Stef dive into something that doesn’t get talked about enough: what actually happens after treatment ends.

You reach that milestone and everyone around you breathes a sigh of relief. You’re told to get back to nor... more

In this episode, we’re joined by Laura (aka Dizz), one of the original members of Young Tongues, a trustee, and someone who has been part of this journey from the very beginning. Laura shares her full story — from the first symptoms that didn’t seem ... more

In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Kevin Harrington, one of the world’s leading experts in head and neck cancer, to break down what’s really changing in tongue cancer treatment, and what it means for patients today. We talk about the rise in ... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Dizz
Long-time trustee and survivor, OG member of Young Tongues
Young Tongues
Episode: A Second Opinion Changed Everything — Laura’s Story
Kevin Harrington
Professor of Biological Cancer Therapies; consultant clinical oncologist specializing in head and neck cancers
Royal Marsden; Institute of Cancer Research
Episode: Immunotherapy, Uncertainty & Hope: A Conversation with Professor Kevin Harrington
Camilla Dawson
Speech and language consultant with a focus on cancer rehabilitation
University of British Columbia
Episode: Expert Guest: Professor Camilla Dawson
Krishna Suchak
Consultant head and neck pathologist at Barts and mother of three
Barts Health NHS Trust
Episode: Expert Guest: Krishna Suchak
Rachael Corby
A mom of two who passionately shares her experience with tongue cancer and the journey of recovery.
Episode: Rachael's Story
Janice Koh
A Singaporean actress and fellow Young Tongue, known for her role in Crazy Rich Asians and her advocacy for tongue cancer awareness.
Episode: Janice's Story
Mus Tarry
Tongue cancer survivor and local houndster
Episode: Mus's Story
Candi Hawley
Wife, mother, former nurse and police constable, now a social prescriber
Episode: Candi's Story
Jennifer Alexander
Tongue cancer survivor, recent college graduate with a degree in accounting
Episode: Jennifer's Story

Host

Barbara Fountain
Founder and CEO of Young Tongues; hosts the Young Tongues Podcast; leads charitable initiatives and survivor advocacy.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Mus story

    Mus, you were so brave and positive through your operation and treatment. Well done for doing this very moving podcast and continuing to bring awareness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suzie851144
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • ACC Survivor 2021

    Love it! There is such a need for a safe place to talk to people who have survived. And the struggle to survive while still maintaining a career so you don’t lose everything you were working for and you have something to return to. ❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jamiejwelch
    United States3 years ago

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The show provides a safe space for survivors to share experiences and maintain hope.
Personal stories about navigating cancer and staying connected to work and life feel authentic and inspiring.
Audience members value the emphasis on community, support networks, and practical guidance.
Listeners appreciate the bravery and positivity shown by guests and hosts.

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Expert Guest: Krishna Suchak
Q: Do you think AI will replace pathologists in the future?
AI may serve as a useful tool for pathology but it will not replace the nuanced expertise of a pathologist.
Expert Guest: Krishna Suchak
Q: What does it mean if clear margins are reported?
Clear margins means that the tumor has been removed with no malignant involvement at the margins, which is very reassuring.
Expert Guest: Krishna Suchak
Q: What is a pathologist and what do you do on a daily basis?
A pathologist analyzes tissues or fluids to make diagnoses, often involving biopsies, during which they examine samples under a microscope.
Elfie's Story
Q: What are your hopes for the future?
My hope for the future is more simple. It's not as grandiose anymore. It's still powerful, but it's like no metastasis.
Lynsi's Story
Q: What are your hopes for the future and what are the things that you're looking forward to doing?
Lynsi hopes to get married in November and wants to start a family, but if that doesn't happen, she plans on getting more dogs and living in the moment.

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What is Young Tongues about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on candid conversations about life with and after tongue cancer, weaving survivor stories with expert insights from clinicians and researchers. Episodes cover diagnosis, treatment, long-term effects, emotional resilience, intimacy and identity after cancer, and the practical realities of navigating care with support networks. A consistent thread is community—patients, carers, and clinicians sharing raw experiences to illuminate what recovery and advocacy look like beyond clinical outcomes. The podcast often highlights early detection, multidisciplinary care, and patient voices, while spotlighting resources and peer-support networks that help people facing tongue cancer feel seen and understood. A standout element is its fo... more

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Recent guests on Young Tongues include:

1. Laura Dizz
2. Kevin Harrington
3. Camilla Dawson
4. Krishna Suchak
5. Rachael Corby
6. Janice Koh
7. Mus Tarry
8. Candi Hawley

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