Talking With Cancer is a weekly podcast that does exactly that; two friends, Katie Phillips & Clair Whitefield, talking. Katie has cancer and... more
This week's bonus episode is in memory of Paola Marra, who made a moving and thought provoking film with world... more
This week is a sort of bonus episode. At last, Katie speaks with Lauren Mahon, following a few attempts. They... more
Katie recently hosted a Cancer Myth Busting workshop at Soho House and in this week’s episode she shares some of... more
This week Katie celebrates all the amazing Voices with Cancer who have featured on the podcast this series. She is... more
This week Katie thought it might be useful to highlight some of the things she's learnt along the way. So... more
Katie's guest this week has over 20 years working in mycology and the ecosystem, understanding the benefits of mushrooms, and... more
Katie is back from her holiday and realises she has become really good at doing nothing, something she is proud... more
Katie feels so inspired to have interviewed Dr Nina Fuller Shavel this week. So much so, that she has now... more
Katie is still processing the amazing news about her clear scan result. And is also trying to get calcium levels... more
Katie chats to the founder of cancer charity Hello Beautiful, Jane Hutchison all about non-toxic lifestyle, and illness prevention. She... more
This is not the episode that anyone is expecting. Katie receives some news that absolutely blows her mind and is... more
Katie shares her menopausal symptoms and is trying to find ways to manage them. She’s been noticing how normal life... more
Dame Laura Lee founded Maggie's Centre following her work as a nurse with Maggie Keswick Jencks, who's vision it was... more
Katie is tired, but that's OK. She partied a lot recently and so it's been well worth it. She reflects... more
Katie continues to enjoy her relationship with the Institute of Cancer Research and this week she interviews Professor Kevin Harrington,... more
Katie marks 50 episodes of the podcast by going back to the very beginning and sharing how it all began.... more
The brilliant writer and journalist Rosamund Dean chats to Katie this week about her book Reconstruction; and life after breast... more
It’s been a much needed break from the pod and Katie is happy to be back. She shares what’s been... more
Katie chats to the Rad Chat podcast hosts Jo and Naman today. They share their passion for the world of... more
Katie talks more about her sessions with her Death Doula and explains how this is a great opportunity for her... more
Katie interviews theatre director and writer Raz Shaw about how “cancer saved his life”. He reflects back on his cancer... more
Katie feels reborn following her colonoscopy, or more precisely following the prep for it. It feels great to have had... more
This week Katie interviews registered dietician Alastair Lynn, who himself was diagnosed with cancer aged 29, in 2019 (he's a... more
Inspired by Ed Sheeran's documentary, Katie decides to get real and honest and talk about the bad stuff whilst she’s... more
Katie speaks to Rabbi Susan Goldberg based in LA who runs the community Nefesh (which means soul). She shares her... more
Katie gets a tattoo, but not out of choice. She is prepping for her radiotherapy treatment. She explains what’s involved... more
Having read her brilliant book Change Your Mind, Heal Your Body and having done her inspiring course, Cleansing the Chakras;... more
Katie reflects on how much medication she is taking nowadays and the dichotomy of dealing with their side effects. But... more
Katie had the pleasure of chatting with Dr Anisha Patel, aka doctorsgetcancertoo. They discussed why it’s so common for people... more
Katie chats solo this week, after a few months' hiatus. She is finally feeling more herself, and enthused to start... more
Katie shares her current situation as she’s about to start her new treatment Lenvatinib. And she reflects back on season... more
Katie chats to an old client, the brilliant and inspiring comedian and host of Channel 4’s The Last Leg Adam... more
Mary Oladele is the founder and CEO of Cancer Education UK. Mary saw a real opportunity to educate and help... more
Everyone is going to die. Katie chats to Emma, who works as a death doula, and shares how she decided... more
Katie is feeling like one of the family at the ICR. She was thrilled to speak to another one of... more
Talking about grief can be difficult, but Rebecca Soffer has absolutely nailed it. So much so she wrote a book... more
Katie reached out to David, after reading his post on the ROS1 Facebook group, he had been on a targeted... more
Adam and Katie have been Instagram friends ever since the podcast launched back in May 2022. Katie was so thrilled... more
Katie first met Carolyn at Maggie’s Royal Free, she was taking the chair exercise class that was talked about in... more
Garo Armen founded Agenus Bio in 1994, with a mission to help cure cancer using immunotherapy science. The successful biotech... more
This episode is a long time coming. Katie and Katie, two very best of friends, talk about how it feels going... more
Dr. Alexander Lyon of the Royal Brompton Hospital is Katie’s guest this week. He is her personal cardiologist, and he explains... more
Katie talks to yoga for cancer teacher Vicky Fox about her experience as a teacher. Why she chose that specific... more
Katie and Carly Moosah debate the pros and cons of social media when living with cancer. And why it’s a struggle... more
What a lovely chat with a lovely friend, my friend “the guru,” Deborah Berryman. She shares her daily practice, mindset,... more
Katie chats to a very clever man! Dr. Paul Huang from the Institute of Cancer Research about all things related... more
Katie and Clair reflect back on the past few months and realise that meaning has been revealed in many different... more
An update from Katie on her scan, and we hear some voice notes she made while in isolation having radioactive... more
This week Katie interviews Naava Carman, who was her “fertility detective” last year when going through IVF. She discusses the... more
Katie is finally feeling herself again. A walk in the rain reminds her of where she was only a few... more
It’s been more than four weeks since Katie had surgery, and she finally feels well enough to chat. She talks Clair... more
Katie and Clair discussed the prep required for surgery. And how it remains an important lesson in staying on top... more
Katie gets a little starstruck this week as she interviews Dr. Kate Newbold, her thyroid oncologist. As well as Kate’s... more
Clair talks to Katie’s husband Dinc. He’s had to face one of his biggest fears; his soulmate being diagnosed with... more
Katie gets her first scan results since starting treatment. The meds are working, in Prof Popat’s words, “the disease is... more
This week Katie talks to Mr Paul Stimpson, the ENT consultant who diagnosed her back in February. She talks about... more
Talking with Cancer is back for season 2 from 9th August 2022. Talking With Cancer For all enquiries or to get in... more
Katie reflects on the 11 weeks since she found out she had cancer. She talks about what those few months... more
Katie & Clair talk about what it means to really be present; to find the pockets of stillness that bring... more
Katie & Clair both go away on holiday. Katie talks about what it's like to be in Istanbul, her husband's... more
Katie & Clair both go away on holiday. Katie talks about what it's like to be in Istanbul, her husband's home town;... more