Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association
Series of podcasts from the Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association
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Episodes
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Immunotherapy
Thursday, 23 October 2025
In this podcast Malcolm & Sandy discuss the role of Immunotherapy. This is a relatively new and exciting form of treatment that is beginning to show promising results for a number of different tumour sites. The treatment is based on using the bodies’ own immune system to either prevent cancer or attack any cancerous cells that are present.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Radiotherapy
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Radiotherapy is a treatment using ionizing radiation as part of cancer therapy to either kill or control the growth of malignant cells. In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy discuss the role of radiotherapy - a form of treatment that has been available for over a century!
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Surgery
Monday, 10 March 2025
In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the role of surgery when a patient is presenting with cancer symptoms. Surgery may be used to establish a diagnosis; to surgically remove a primary tumour, or to help with the staging of the disease in order to determine the best course of treatment.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Staging and Management
Friday, 20 December 2024
In this podcast, Malcolm and Sandy talk about the staging of cancer and how available treatment options are determined.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Investigations
Friday, 20 December 2024
In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the investigations patients might need to undergo when presenting with a possible cancer diagnosis.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Initial Referral
Friday, 20 December 2024
In this podcast, Malcolm and Sandy talk about the initial steps for someone who is concerned that their symptoms could be due to the presence of an early cancer.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Lymphoma Cancer
Thursday, 12 December 2024
In this podcast, Malcolm and Sandy raise awareness of Lymphomas which are a group of cancers that arise from lymphocytes within the lymphatic system and explain the signs and symptoms to be aware of.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Male Cancer Awareness
Sunday, 1 September 2024
We know that, overall, men have a higher incidence of most types of cancer than women due to factors other than simple lifestyle choices. In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk specifically about male cancer awareness in the organs related to the male reproductive system and, as such, only seen in those born as a male child; prostate, testicular and penile.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Cervical Cancer
Monday, 29 April 2024
Cervical cancer is currently the most common form of cancer in women aged under 35.But the UK have an ambitious goal of eradicating cervical cancer by 2040 and this will be possible due to concerted efforts in HPV vaccination and screening programmes. In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the signs and symptoms of cervical cancer and urge ladies to attend screening when invited.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Tumours affecting the eye
Thursday, 15 February 2024
Tumours affecting the eye are rare, but it’s still important to raise awareness, as outcomes from eye cancer are good when presented early. In this podcast Malcolm & Sandy explain the signs and symptoms to be aware of.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Cancers of the Urinary Tract
Wednesday, 31 January 2024
In this podcast Malcolm & Sandy talk about cancers of the kidney and urinary tract, highlighting the symptoms associated with these types of cancer.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Thyroid & Parathyroid Cancer Awareness.
Wednesday, 31 January 2024
In this podcast Malcolm & Sandy talk about Thyroid and Parathyroid cancers, highlighting the symptoms associated with these types of cancer. Thyroid cancer is not common with about five cases annually on the Island and Parathyroid is extremely rare.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Blood Cancer
Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Blood cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK. Blood cancer is a term that is used to describe many different types of cancer that arise in the blood, bone marrow or lymphatic. In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy explain the differences and the signs to look out for.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Early Signs of Cancer
Tuesday, 12 September 2023
In this podcast Malcolm & Sandy talk about the importance of seeking professional advice early when you are concerned that things are not quite right and that you may have cancer.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Malignant Melanomas
Wednesday, 16 August 2023
We all enjoy spending time outdoors especially when the sun shines but we have to remember to be sun smart! In this podcast Malcolm & Sandy talk about malignant melanomas and how to recognise the signs and symptoms.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Gynaecological Cancer Awareness
Thursday, 10 August 2023
In this podcast Malcolm & Sandy talk about Gynaecological cancer awareness – focusing on cancer awareness in the organs related to the female reproductive system and, as such, are seen only in women – ovarian, cervical and vulval cancer.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Common Cancers
Thursday, 20 July 2023
Although cancers can occur within most organs or tissues in our bodies, statistics tell us that the majority of tumours arise from within just five tissues – skin, prostate, breast, bowel and lung. In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the signs and symptoms of these individual cancers to provide a broad picture of what to look out in order to get the best chance of survival through an early diagnosis.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Sarcomas
Wednesday, 15 March 2023
In this podcast Malcolm & Sandy talk about sarcomas. These are relatively rare tumours affecting around 3,300 individuals every year in the UK. The symptoms of sarcomas are often vague but persistent, so take a listen to learn about what signs to look out for.
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Isle of Man Cancer Association - Young People’s Cancer Awareness
Monday, 23 January 2023
Teenage and young adult cancers is a topic we have not spoken about before. Although rare, cancer can still affect individuals in the age group 13 to 24 and this accounts for just under 1% of all cancers. Sandy & Malcolm talk through some of the signs to look out for.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Screening
Friday, 16 December 2022
In this podcast we talk about the rationale behind cancer screening programmes. At present, there are three screening programmes on the Island for cervical, breast and bowel cancer. A frequently asked question, though, is why screening programmes are not available for other tumours. Listen to find out more about it.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Leukaemia
Monday, 7 November 2022
In this podcast, Sandy & Malcolm talk about leukaemia. Leukaemia is a type of blood cancer that affects blood cells in your bone marrow – usually white blood cells. There are four common types, affecting around 8,600 people in the UK. Signs and symptoms of leukaemia and blood cancers generally are notoriously vague and non-specific so listen to find out more.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - I've Noticed Some Blood
Wednesday, 12 October 2022
The message in this podcast is that if you notice the presence of blood when you are not expecting it, please go and seek advice from a healthcare professional. It may be caused by something simple, but it could be the first indication of a developing tumour. We know that early diagnosis and early treatment, whatever the cause, leads to better outcomes.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Stomach Cancer Awareness
Tuesday, 6 September 2022
In this podcast, Sandy & Malcolm talk about stomach cancer awareness. Although it is not the most common form of cancer, over 7,000 people are diagnosed in the UK each year with this type of cancer, so it’s important to know a little more about the signs and symptoms and to visit your GP if you have concerns.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - I've Got a Cough
Wednesday, 17 August 2022
Coughs are a frequent symptom that affects us all at varying times throughout the year, although they do tend to occur more so in the colder winter months. We all know what a cough sounds like, but what actually is a cough and when should we be concerned to make an appointment to see our GP? Listen to Malcolm & Sandy’s podcast to find out more.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - I've Got a Lump
Thursday, 30 June 2022
In this podcast, Sandy & Malcolm talk about lumps and what to do if you find one. Lumps are probably the commonest reason for someone going to their GP, concerned they might have cancer. Learn to be more body aware and if you find anything new, as we always say, get it checked out by your GP or Practice Nurse.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Lung Cancer Awareness
Thursday, 23 June 2022
Lung cancer is the second commonest cancer in men, to prostate cancer, and the third commonest in women, behind breast & bowel cancer. In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the warning signs to look out for. They're also joined by Heather Christian, who is a lung cancer patient, to talk about her experience of the symptoms of the disease.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association -Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
Friday, 29 April 2022
There are around 8-10 new cases of pancreatic cancer on the Island each year. Most pancreatic cancer patients are diagnosed at a late stage so it is really important to be aware of the early symptoms. In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the early warning signs to look out for.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Influence of Lifestyle Choices
Thursday, 28 April 2022
In this latest podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about what influence certain lifestyle choices have, on various types of cancer. Making positive lifestyle choices can improve our chances of avoiding and surviving cancer.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Family History
Tuesday, 22 March 2022
Do you know your family history when it comes to health issues? So, what role does a family history play in the risk of developing cancer? Listen to Malcolm & Sandy’s podcast to find out.
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association - Oesophageal Cancer
Wednesday, 2 March 2022
There are around 9,000 new cases of oesophageal cancer in the UK every year; that equates to approx. 12 Island residents and it's twice as common in men than women. In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about the signs and symptoms to look out for.