Season 5

Episode 1: Understanding HPV

In this episode Director of Nursing Services at the Marie Keating Foundation Helen Forristal and Assistant Director of Nursing Bernie Carter kick off this series by exploring the facts around HPV in Ireland. They clear up misconceptions and answer questions such as:

What is HPV?

Is it common?

How can I prevent getting a HPV infection?

Does it always cause cancer?

Is the vaccine safe?

Season 5

Episode 2 Part 1: HPV Cancer Types, Research & Treatments

In the second episode of Talking HPV we had  so much information that we split this incredible episode into Part 1 and 2.

We were privileged to be joined by some incredibly knowledgeable guests for our round table discussion on HPV Cancer Types, Research & Treatments

In this episode we have Bernie Carter – Assistant Director of Nursing at the Marie Keating Foundation, Associate Professor in Molecular Pathology Dr. Cara Martin, Patient representatives Lyn Fenton and Kim Hanly

We delve further into HPV discussing topics such as

• What cancer types are caused by HPV?
• Are people born female more at risk?
• Are there effective treatments for HPV?
• Being diagnosed with cervical cancer, impact on patient and family?

Along with hearing about the lived experience of women diagnosed with Cervical cancer.

Season 5

Episode 2 part 2: HPV Cancer Types, Research & Treatments continued

In this episode of #TalkingHPV we continue our conversation with Bernie Carter – Assistant Director of Nursing at the Marie Keating Foundation, Associate Professor in Molecular Pathology Dr. Cara Martin, Patient representatives Lyn Fenton and Kim Hanly.

Season 4

Talking Breast Cancer

Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect from this series of The Marie Keating Foundation Talks Breast Cancer!

Season 4

Episode 1: Breast Cancer in Ireland

Talking Breast Cancer Season 4 Episode 1 : Breast Cancer in Ireland

This series we are talking Breast Cancer and letting the patient voice take the lead. Season 4 is for patients, by patients. We are kicking it off in episode one by setting the foundations of Breast Cancer in Ireland.

In this episode Director of Nursing, Helen Forristal talks to CNS, Niamh Byrne and ANP, Carol Spillane from The St James Hospital Breast care clinic.

The topics covered include, Facts, stats and background to Breast Cancer in Ireland. Signs and Symptoms, when to go to your GP, Family History, Influence of Covid and so much more valuable information.

Season 4

Episode 2: A discussion with two women about living with and beyond a Localised Breast Cancer Diagnosis

From here onwards we let the patient voices take the lead.

In this episode we talk to Erica Tierney and Paula Gleeson from The Marie Keating Foundation Survive and Thrive community about living with and beyond a localised breast cancer diagnosis.

This episode covers a wide range of valuable information that stems from the lived experiences of these women.

We discuss, at diagnosis what would they like women or men to know that they did not know back then?
Treatments, the benefits versus risks, family history, choices, trauma, follow up, support services and so much more.

Season 4

Episode 3: Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer

In this episode we have the privilege of talking to three women from The Marie Keating Foundation Positive Living Community, Aine Murphy, Deirdre Digan and Lisa Dowling. These women will take us through their unique experiences living with metastatic breast cancer and want the listeners to understand what it means to have an incurable cancer. They will also enlighten us on what they would like women and men to know that they did not know.

They will talk us through diagnosis, treatment, risks, family history, communication, clinical trials, counselling, palliative care, nutrition, and exercise, going back to work and so much more in this incredibly impactful conversation.

Season 4

Episode 4, Part 1: Survivorship and Living with and Beyond Cancer

We have reached the final episode of this series There is so much valuable information in this episode that we have made it a 2 Part.

What a journey we have been on discussing every step of a breast cancer journey. In these episodes we are continuing with the patient voice as we discuss survivorship, living with and beyond cancer and how the women we spoke to in this series have learned to live their best lives despite cancer.

Each offers valuable insight and advice from their own unique experience culminating in conversations packed with information for anyone facing a similar journey or those with family, friends or work colleagues facing a breast cancer journey. These episodes cover topics like returning to work, need for public education, chemotherapy, symptom tracking, such as fatigue, pain, peripheral Neuropathy. We discuss weight loss and gain, sexual function, menopause, depression, hair loss, trauma and so much more.

They will talk us through diagnosis, treatment, risks, family history, communication, clinical trials, counselling, palliative care, nutrition, and exercise, going back to work and so much more in this incredibly impactful conversation.

Season 4

Episode 4, Part 2: Survivorship and Living with and Beyond Cancer

A continuation of the important conversations started in Part 1.

Season 3

Talking Prostate Cancer

Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect from this series of The Marie Keating Foundation Talks Cancer!

Season 3

Episode 1: Prostate Cancer in Ireland with Helen Forristal and Liz McEvoy

In the first episode of the series Director of Nursing and Urology Care Co-Ordinator, Helen Forristal and Liz McEvoy Urology Cancer coordinator at Tallaght University Hospital are getting the series off to a strong start exploring the facts, stats, and background to prostate cancer in Ireland.

Along with this insightful overview they answer the most frequent questions asked around prostate cancer like, what are the signs and symptoms, when to go to your GP, Family History and so much more.

Season 3

Episode 2: Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer

In this episode we delve into treatment options for prostate cancer. We are incredibly lucky to have an esteemed line up of guests taking us through a number of treatment options in depth and discussing the necessary considerations when deciding on a treatment pathway.

Director of Nursing Helen Forristal is joined by Mr Richie Power from Beaumont Hospital, Dr Gerard McVey from St Luke’s Hospital and Dr Waseem Darwish from the Mater Hospital.

Season 3

Episode 3, Patient Advocates: John Wall

In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with patient advocate John Wall whom many of you will have heard of. John is a man living with advanced metastatic prostate cancer. In this episode he shares his story with incredible honesty discussing what living with cancer is like for him and how it impacts not only his life but also the lives of his loved ones.

He talks about his journey, treatments, side effects along with his overall emotions, wellbeing, and the impact on his quality of life.

Season 3

Episode 4, Patient Advocates: Paul & Geraldine Ferris

In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with patient advocate Paul Ferris and his wife Geraldine. Former Newcastle United winger Paul Ferris was 51. He had successfully forged a post-football career as a physio, barrister and then a CEO, and his award-winning memoir, The Boy on the Shed, was just about to be published. But then he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

He talks openly about his experience with great humor and profound bravery. Paul’s wife Geraldine joins him for some of this episode to discuss the impact of a prostate cancer diagnosis within a relationship.

Season 3

Episode 5: Survivorship with Geraldine O’Boyle

We are closing out this series with a powerful conversation about survivorship. What happens after treatment, how does it impact you physically and emotionally? We are privileged to be having a frank and open discussion with Ger O’Boyle around, infertility, urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, altered body image manhood and managing relationships. These are a reality for many, yet they sometimes stay silent for some for fear of stigma and judgment.

This is such a powerful and impactful conversation to share and inspire more open conversations amongst others facing these issues.

Season 2

Talking Lung Cancer

Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect from this series of The Marie Keating Foundation Talks Cancer!

Season 2

Episode 1: Lung cancer in Ireland with Bernie Carter

In this episode, our host Helen chats to Assistant Director of Nursing Services Bernie Carter, about the facts surrounding lung cancer in Ireland, the contributing factors of the disease, and the support services available for those affected by lung cancer.

Season 2

Episode 2: Lung cancer, the early warning signs with GP, Dr. Paul Carroll

For the second episode in our #TalkingLungCancer series, Helen speaks to GP Dr Paul Carroll about the early warning signs of lung cancer, when you should go to see your doctor if you have a concern, and the facts about smoking and how it impacts your health. Tune in today to listen to the full conversation.

Season 2

Episode 3: Treating lung cancer with medical oncologist Dr. Jarushka Naidoo

For the penultimate episode of our Talking Lung Cancer series, Helen chats to medical oncologist and clinical trials specialist Dr Jarushka Naidoo about the stages of lung cancer patients, the ways in which lung cancer is treated and just how important it is to know the facts about the clinical trials available to you.

Season 2

Episode 4: Surviving Lung Cancer with Miriam Payne

For the final episode of our #TalkingLungCancer series, we speak to two-time lung cancer survivor Miriam Payne about her experience with lung cancer, how it has affected her life, the stigma she suffered due to her diagnosis, and the role early detection had on her cancer journey. This is an episode not to be missed.

Season 1

Talking Melanoma

Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect from this series of The Marie Keating Foundation Talks Cancer!

Season 1

Episode 1: An Introduction to Melanoma with Dermatology Nurse Specialist Selene Daly

On this episode of “The Marie Keating Foundation Talks Cancer” podcast, our hosts Director of Nursing Services Helen Forristal, Assistant Director of Nursing Bernie Carter and Dermatology Nurse Specialist Selene Daly discuss what melanoma is, the role of a dermatology nurse, how we can all reduce our risk of skin cancer while also sharing some bad sun habits they themselves used to indulge in.

Season 1

Episode 2: Melanoma Diagnosis the First Steps with Consultant Dermatologist Dr Patrick Ormond

On this episode of the Marie Keating Foundation Talks Cancer podcast, we are chatting to Consultant Dermatologist Dr Patrick Ormond about all things skin. Discussing the signs you should be looking out for on your skin, Breslow depth, the dangers of sunbeds and the process your team goes through to diagnose skin cancer and melanoma. Listen to our full conversation now, and like, follow and subscribe for more.

Season 1

Episode 3: The treatment plan with Dr. Osama Salib and Prof. Derek Power

On this episode of the Marie Keating Foundation Talks Cancer Podcast, we will be #TalkingMelanoma treatment with Radio-oncologist Dr Osama Salib and Consultant Oncologist Prof Derek Power.

From radiation treatment and immunotherapy to pain management and multidisciplinary teams, in this episode, we will be exploring the treatment options available for those at every stage of a melanoma journey, and the realities of Stage 4 maintenance and care.

Season 1

Episode 4: The journey from diagnosis to follow up care with melanoma survivor Evelyn O’Neill

On this episode of the Marie Keating Foundation Talks Cancer Podcast, our hosts Helen and Bernie chat to melanoma survivor Evelyn O’Neill about what her experience was like being diagnosed and treated for melanoma during a global pandemic.

From spotting a dark mole, to going in for surgery without the support of her family and friends, Evelyn’s story is unique as it explores the emotional impact a melanoma diagnosis can have on those affected by the disease. Listen to our conversation today and learn what Evelyn wished she had known about melanoma before she was diagnosed.

Season 1

Episode 5: Melanoma Myth Busting With Dermatology Nurse Specialist Selene Daly

On this episode of the Marie Keating Foundation Talks Cancer Podcast, our hosts Helen, Bernie and Selene debunk some well known “SunSmart facts” to help us all get to know the truth about protecting our skin. Over the course of this episode, our hosts share some of the bad sun habits they themselves used to believe and correct some misinformation about sunscreen, sunbeds and much more to make sure we all know how to look after our skin from now on. This is an episode you won’t want to miss and is a step by step guide of what NOT to do this summer season.

Season 1

Episode 6: Living Well With Melanoma, a conversation with Kay Curtin and Shirley McEntee

On the this week’s episode of the Marie Keating Foundation Talks Cancer Podcast, Helen and Bernie have the opportunity to speak to Kay Curtin and Shirley McEntee about living life with metastatic melanoma. From original diagnoses, to progress in the treatment of melanoma over the years and how these incredible women have learned to adapt to their current treatment plans, their journeys are truly inspiring. Listen to their stories and conversations today and find out how Kay and Shirley are now living well with advanced-stage melanoma.

Season 1

Episode 7: Talking Melanoma and supportive services with Yvonne OMeara and Stacey Devanney

This week on the Marie Keating Foundation Talks Cancer Podcast, we are chatting to Systemic Psychotherapist and Psycho-social Oncologist Yvonne O’Meara and Senior Social Medical Worker Stacey Devanney about the emotional and financial implications of a melanoma cancer journey. From practical tips on how to manage financially during treatment and the resources available to those on active treatment, to advice and resources on how to manage your emotions and mental health during diagnosis, treatment and late stage palliative care. Tune in to the conversation today and learn about the steps you can take to help support your loved ones that are on a melanoma journey.

Season 1

Episode 8: Melanoma Prevention with Dr. Caitriona McCarthy

For the final episode of our #TalkingMelanoma series, hosts Bernie and Helen chat to Dr Triona McCarthy about the NCCP’s skin cancer prevention programme, the SunSmart code and the simple steps we can all take to reduce our risk of developing skin cancer in the future. We also explore the importance of looking after younger skin and how we can all do our part to prevent skin cancer in future generations. This episode is full of helpful tips and information and is definitely one to listen to before you head out for your daily stroll.