35 Best UK Cancer Podcasts
UK Cancer Podcasts
Here are 35 Best UK Cancer Podcasts worth listening to in 2024
1. Breast Cancer Now
Hear personal stories and talks with professionals about living with and beyond breast cancer, from the UK's leading breast cancer charity.
Podcast audioboom.com
Host Laura Price
Producer/Network Breast Cancer Now
Email ****@breastcancernow.org
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 775.9KTwitter Followers 164.2KInstagram Followers 128.9K Frequency 16 episodes/year Avg Length 46 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com . We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us
2. BTOG - British Thoracic Oncology Group
The British Thoracic Oncology Group (BTOG) is the multi-disciplinary group for healthcare professionals involved with thoracic malignancies throughout the UK.BTOG's mission is to To support and educate thoracic oncology healthcare professionals, creating a professional community to exchange ideas, information and innovation and to foster the development of research. The overall aim is to represent the needs of people with thoracic malignancies in the UK and ensure they have equitable access to optimal care.
Podcast btog.org
Producer/Network btog
Email ****@sandstarcomms.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 3.6K Frequency 1 episode/quarter Avg Length 69 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact
3. My Breast My Health
A podcast about breast cancer and how to live a healthier life. Join and listen in to Dr. Tasha, a consultant breast cancer surgeon, talking to experts in the field of medicine, surgery, as well as those in the health and wellness space. But most importantly, she has conversations with people who have been affected by breast cancer and who have been generous enough to share their stories. The aim of the podcast is to educate, inform, and inspire.
Podcast mybreastmyhealth.com
Host Dr Tasha Gandamihardja
Producer/Network Dr Tasha Gandamihardja
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Twitter Followers 967Instagram Followers 4.5K Frequency 4 episodes/quarter Avg Length 30 min Since Oct 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact
4. That Cancer Conversation
From chemotherapy appointments to artificial intelligence, we explore the stories from the people affected by cancer and find out about the cutting-edge research unravelling its mysteries.
Podcast shows.acast.com
Producer/Network Cancer Research UK
Email ****@cancer.org.uk
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 1.6MTwitter Followers 335.5KInstagram Followers 209.7K Frequency 10 episodes/year Avg Length 25 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact
5. Not Just NE Cancer
Real life experiences, practical advice and everything in between. Whether you are diagnosed with Neuroendocrine Cancer or another rare or less common cancer, our podcast series cover topics from initial diagnosis, treatments and follow up, looking after your mental health and the professional perspectives from those involved in your care. Hosted by Catherine Bouvier and produced by Neuroendocrine Cancer UK. We hope this series answers some of your questions or provides a source of support - or both, after all, this is not just NE cancer.
Podcast neuroendocrinecancer.org.uk
Producer/Network Neuroendocrine Cancer UK
Email ****@nc-uk.org
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 4.3KTwitter Followers 5KInstagram Followers 3.1K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 33 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact
6. GPs Talk Cancer
In GPs Talk Cancer, Dr Rebecca Leon and Dr Sarah Taylor take a coffee break to share their clinical experiences and knowledge of diagnosing cancer in primary care. With warmth, wit and a passion for earlier and faster cancer diagnosis, they discuss how they assess patients, and the decisions and referral pathways they choose to get the best diagnosis and treatment. They also share relevant statistics.
Podcast gatewayc.org.uk
Hosts Dr. Rebecca Leon, Dr. Sarah Taylor
Producer/Network GatewayC, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Email ****@christie.nhs.uk
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 215Twitter Followers 1.3K Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 28 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact
7. Aunty M Brain Tumours Talk Show
Hi, I am Claire Bullimore, founder of Aunty M Brain Tumours and I am here to give a platform for brain tumor sufferers, survivors, family, or friends to share their stories. Also interviewing a number of brain tumor charities, support groups. Please Note: This show is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice and does not provide advice on treatments or conditions for individual patients.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Claire Bullimore
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 12.3KTwitter Followers 3.6K Frequency 30 episodes/year Avg Length 31 min Since May 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact
8. Confidence After Cancer
Gabby Mottershead is a 15 year Inflammatory Breast Cancer survivor-turned-confidence coach and my passion is helping people to rebuild their lives.I want to share everything that I have learned about survival, and how to rebuild your life once treatment ends. I expected to feel invincible once my cancer was gone, but it didn't. I felt depressed, anxious, and exhausted.'Confidence After Cancer' is for anyone who has finished cancer treatment and maybe feels alone, confused, and not sure how to move forward.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Host Gabby Mottershead
Email ****@gabriellemottershead.com
Facebook Followers 1.8K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 15 min Listen on Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact
9. CANCERTALK
CANCERTALK explores the potential of Integrative Medicine to improve the lives of those with cancer. Hosted by Dr Penny Kechagioglou, Clinical Oncologist and Robin Daly, Founder and Chairman of Yes to Life, this occasional podcast will feature guest Practitioners from the world of Integrative Oncology - which in plain English means a broad, holistic approach to cancer care that includes support for body, mind and spirit.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Robin Daly
Email ****@yestolife.org.uk
Facebook Followers 4.7KTwitter Followers 2.4KInstagram Followers 2.4K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 48 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact
10. Let's Talk About Lung Cancer
The UK's first and only dedicated lung cancer podcast.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Email ****@roycastle.org
Facebook Followers 25.6KTwitter Followers 11.1KInstagram Followers 4.6K Frequency 3 episodes/year Avg Length 43 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact
11. Not Your Grandma's Cancer Show
Hosted by Tatum de Roeck, our podcast covers the hot topics and issues that we know get talked about A LOT. Tatum, our host, is a Shine member, diagnosed with breast cancer in her 30s.
Podcast shinecancersupport.org
Producer/Network Shine Cancer Support
Email ****@shinecancersupport.org
Facebook Followers 5.3KTwitter Followers 4.7KInstagram Followers 5.2K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 48 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact
12. The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Podcast
The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre unites over 1,000 world-leading biologists, chemists, physicists, engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, clinicians, nurses and allied healthcare professionals from across Cambridge, UK to tackle cancer from every angle.Our mission is to end death and disease caused by cancer through research, treatment and education.
Podcast crukcambridgecentre.org.uk
Hosts Rachael Webster, Ellie Wolmark
Producer/Network Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre
Email ****@cam.ac.uk
Facebook Followers 858Twitter Followers 3K Frequency 5 episodes/quarter Avg Length 32 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact
13. Lymphoma Voices
A series of conversations around topics of interest for people affected by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer and the fifth most common cancer in the UK. Produced by Lymphoma Action, the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people affected by the condition. Lymphoma Action is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people affected by lymphoma. We are here to make sure that everyone affected by the condition receives the best possible information, support, treatment and care.
Podcast lymphoma-action.org.uk
Producer/Network Lymphoma Action
Email ****@lymphomas.org.uk
Facebook Followers 37.4KTwitter Followers 10.2KInstagram Followers 7.4K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 37 min Since Aug 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact
14. The Greater Manchester Cancer Podcast
This podcast is all about sharing some of the work going on with the wider Greater Manchester Cancer workforce - that's thousands of people across all areas of Greater Manchester, working in many different roles - and giving some of the fantastic people who do that work the opportunity to share their experiences with everyone. In each episode, presenter Steve Bland will focus on a different topic and talk to some amazing guests.
Podcast gmcancer.org.uk
Producer/Network GM Cancer
Email ****@nhs.net
Facebook Followers 440Twitter Followers 4.9KInstagram Followers 469 Frequency 2 episodes/quarter Avg Length 34 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact
15. Let's Talk About Brain Tumours
Join us as we talk to those who have been diagnosed with a brain tumour, their friends, parents, partners and children as we talk about all things brain tumours. Find out more about how we are working to change the outcomes for those who are diagnosed with this terrible disease.
Podcast thebraintumourcharity.org
Producer/Network The Brain Tumour Charity
Email ****@thebraintumourcharity.org
Facebook Followers 113.5KTwitter Followers 30.7KInstagram Followers 25.4K Frequency 10 episodes/year Avg Length 33 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact
16. Let's Talk About SACT
A Cancer Pharmacy Podcast brought to you by The British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA). The purpose of the podcast is to promote excellence in the pharmaceutical care of patients with cancer through education.
Podcast lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com
Producer/Network BOPA, British oncology pharmacy association
Email ****@bopa.org.uk
Facebook Followers 3.6KTwitter Followers 3.4K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 25 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact
17. One In Three My Prostate Cancer Journey
Picture this: it's the day after your 50th birthday. You're on a high from celebrating with friends and family at the weekend, but you're now sat in a doctors office being told you've got an old man's disease.That was me and the 'old mans disease' is better known as prostate cancer, the third biggest killer of men worldwide. It isn't even remotely restricted to old men. So here I am talking about my adventures with humour and candour - I honestly couldn't make some of it up. I am not a doctor, I am just here to educate men.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Host Peter Ellis
Producer/Network Peter Ellis
Email ****@hotmail.co.uk
Frequency 12 episodes/year Avg Length 18 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact
18. You, Me and the Big C: Putting the can in cancer
The coolest club you never want to be a part of…The team on the You, Me & the Big C podcast are your BFF's, your sisters, brothers, fathers and mothers. A candid look at cancer, with Steve Bland, Deborah James and Lauren Mahon.
Podcast bbc.co.uk
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 426.6KTwitter Followers 663.8KInstagram Followers 87.8K Frequency 9 episodes/year Avg Length 55 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact
19. Talking Cancer
In the latest series, Radio DJ Angie Greaves meets people living with and affected by cancer for honest conversations over a cuppa. Expect real experiences from people who understand what you're going through, plus useful advice and information from Macmillan professionals.
Podcast macmillan.org.uk
Producer/Network Macmillan Cancer Support
Email ****@macmillan.org.uk
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 1.1MTwitter Followers 655.6KInstagram Followers 168.5K Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact
20. Black Women Rising
Award winning breast cancer survivor & community activist Leanne Pero set up the Black Women Rising cancer project in 2017, aimed at raising vital cancer awareness within the Black community & provide support for Black cancer patients/ survivors whilst they undergo cancer treatment & experience difficulty in remission. With cancer mortality rates within the BAME community being at an all time high- join Leanne & her inspirational guests explore healthy conversation about the myths, taboos & hardships that surround our community as well as share inspirational stories of hope & transformation.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Leanne Pero
Apple Rating 5 / 5Instagram Followers 14.6K Frequency 9 episodes/year Avg Length 45 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
Play Get Email Contact
21. Cancer Lads
Real men. Real cancer stories. Listen to men open up and talk about their cancer journeys. The ups, the downs, and every bald joke in between!
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 1 episode/year Avg Length 43 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact
22. And Then Came Breast Cancer
'And Then Came Breast Cancer' is a podcast series created by Future Dreams Breast Cancer Charity, for anyone whose lives have been touched by the disease. Hosted by the award-winning journalist Victoria Derbyshire - herself a breast cancer survivor - each episode discusses an aspect of the cancer journey, from how to spot the first signs, to dealing with the aftermath of treatment and everything in between. The discussions are frank and honest but also practical. It is a podcast that will hold your hand as you and your loved ones go through one of the toughest times of your life.
Podcast futuredreams.org.uk
Host Victoria Derbyshire
Producer/Network Factory Originals & 6Foot6 Productions
Email ****@futuredreams.org.uk
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Twitter Followers 2KInstagram Followers 27.2K Frequency 2 episodes/year Avg Length 47 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact
23. The Menopause and Cancer Podcast
The Menopause and Cancer Podcast is hosted by Dani Binnington, menopause guide, patients advocate for people in menopause after a cancer diagnosis, and founder of online platform Healthy Whole Me. There is lots of information out there about the menopause but hardly any if you have had a cancer diagnosis as well. Many people say to me they have no idea what their options are, who to ask for help, and that they feel really isolated in their experiences.
Podcast healthywholeme.com
Producer/Network Dani Binnington
Email ****@healthywholeme.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 5.9KTwitter Followers 24Instagram Followers 17.2K Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact
24. Cancer Twins
Welcome to the Cancer Twins channel where we discuss all things about living with and beating cancer from our own personal perspectives. This is about taking the good with the bad and discussing what it's really like to both live with - and also have a close family living with - cancer treatment. We talk about what it's like, both from a physical and emotion point of view. We hope talking about our own experiences is as helpful for others to hear as it is for us to discuss.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 121Twitter Followers 41 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact
25. Sound Waves
Sound Waves is the official podcast of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. On Sound Waves, the Trust community comes together to discuss themes and spark conversations relevant to anyone impacted by cancer in young people. From mental health to staying safe in the sun, from survivor's guilt to reflecting on where life has taken people since their diagnosis. All the while sharing tales from the Trust, and all the life-long memories made together. Come aboard!
Podcast ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org
Host Scott Wilson
Producer/Network Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
Email ****@emcancertrust.org
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 11.5KTwitter Followers 6.3KInstagram Followers 5.1K Frequency 5 episodes/year Avg Length 28 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact
26. Changing the Face of Cancer
Chemotherapy is a powerful cancer treatment, but its side effects have a real impact on a patient's physical and mental wellbeing so how is oncology care tackling these debilitating effects?We sit down with renowned oncologists, clinical researchers and medical thought leaders, to discuss the development and practice of side effect management, such as scalp cooling, and challenging healthcare preconceptions. This podcast will investigate how cancer treatment pathways can focus on patient-centric care, the barriers faced, and the steps the global oncology space are taking to integrate cryotherapy to improve quality of care for patients.
Podcast paxmanscalpcooling.com
Producer/Network Paxman Scalp Cooling
Email ****@paxmanscalpcooling.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 3KTwitter Followers 2.2KInstagram Followers 3.7K Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact
27. Maths + Cancer
A podcast exploring the role of mathematics and statistics in cancer research and the stories behind the people making it happen.Maths Cancer is hosted by Dr Vicky Neale, a mathematician at the University of Oxford. Since March 2021, she has been receiving treatment for a rare form of cancer, prompting her to discover more about how her colleagues in the mathematical community are contributing to cancer research from prevention, through to diagnosis and treatment.
Podcast oxford.shorthandstories.com
Producer/Network Oxford University
Email ****@it.ox.ac.uk
Facebook Followers 4.5MTwitter Followers 990.8KInstagram Followers 1.8M Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact
28. Cancer: Real and Raw
1 in 2 people will develop cancer in their lifetime. Everybody's cancer journey is different and there's no right or wrong way to feel about what you're going through. This series of podcasts is an insight into the thoughts and feelings of cancer patients and those closest to them. There's real stories and raw emotion in each episode, which means that sometimes it's very difficult to listen to. The aim is to show that you're not alone in how you feel, and that there's help and support available every step of the way.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@969media.co.uk
Facebook Followers 16.8KTwitter Followers 62.5KInstagram Followers 1.3K Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact
29. The Lung Cancer Clinical Masterclass Series UK
Welcome to The Lung Cancer Clinical Masterclass Series which is co-chaired by Profs Raffaele Califano and Samreen Ahmed. This is a twelve-month initiative, consisting of monthly instalments. These will be led by two guest presenters who will each deliver a 15 minute presentation, followed by a group discussion with the co-chairs.Join us each month as we explore the current key issues within the lung cancer space.
Podcast lungcanceruk.clinicalcommsgroup.com
Producer/Network Clinical Comms Group
Email ****@clinicalcommsgroup.com
Frequency 6 episodes/year Avg Length 61 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact
30. Cancer Journeys
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease.
Podcast sites.libsyn.com
Host Jacqui Drake
Producer/Network Jacqui Drake
Email ****@btinternet.com
Facebook Followers 4.5KTwitter Followers 9.2K Frequency 2 episodes/year Avg Length 30 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact
UK Cancer Podcasters
Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | |
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Laura Price | Host | audioboom.com/channels/4978682-breast-cancer-now | 14 | @laurapricewrite | 2.9K | |
Dr Tasha Gandamihardja | Host | mybreastmyhealth.com/podcast | 1 | @drtashag | 954 | |
Dr. Rebecca Leon | Co Host | gatewayc.org.uk/podcast | 4 | @drrebeccaleon | 527 | |
Dr. Sarah Taylor | Co Host | gatewayc.org.uk/podcast | 4 | @taylorstoronto | 240 | |
Gabby Mottershead | Host | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confidence-after-cancer/id1661118800 | 58 | @gabbymot | 1.1K | |
Rachael Webster | Co Host | crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/podcast | 1 | @rachweb92 | ||
Ellie Wolmark | Co Host | crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/podcast | 1 | |||
Peter Ellis | Host | buzzsprout.com/2119851 | 18 | |||
Victoria Derbyshire | Host | futuredreams.org.uk/and-then-came-breast-cancer-podcast | 3 | @vicderbyshire | 181.3K | |
Scott Wilson | Host | ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org/soundwaves | 51 | @emctscott | 101 | |
Jacqui Drake | Host | sites.libsyn.com/464982/site | 1 | |||
Clare Delmar | Host | thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk/prostate-cancer-podcast | 2 | @claredelmar | 1.5K | |
Leanne Pero | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackwomenrising | 53 | ||||
Shine Cancer Support | shinecancersupport.org/resources/podcast-2 | 42 | @shinecancersupp | 4.7K | ||
Claire Bullimore | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braintumourstalkshow | 41 | @BrainTumorAunty | |||
Neuroendocrine Cancer UK | neuroendocrinecancer.org.uk/podcast | 30 | @ncukcharity | 5K | ||
Robin Daly | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robin-daly | 24 | @yestolife | 2.4K | ||
Charlotte & Greg | buzzsprout.com/2041455 | 18 | @cancer_twins | 41 | ||
GM Cancer | gmcancer.org.uk/podcast | 18 | @gm_cancer | 4.9K | ||
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roy-castle-lung-can | 17 | @roy_castle_lung | 11.1K | ||
BOPA | lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com | 16 | @bopacommittee | 3.4K | ||
Nicola Hadcroft | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicola-hadcroft | 14 | ||||
Ryan | buzzsprout.com/2024755 | 10 | ||||
Clinical Comms Group | lungcanceruk.clinicalcommsgroup.com | 7 | ||||
btog | btog.org/resources/btog-webinar-podcasts | 6 | @btogorg | 3.6K |