Every day 34 people in their 20s and 30s are diagnosed with cancer. AfterThoughts explores some of their stories. But teenagers are diagnosed too. Seven people aged 13-24 are diagnosed every day. And that brings with it a whole host of other challenges. These are their stories. This is AfterThoughts. Supported by Trekstock and Alike. We're back to shine a light on some of the themes that came up in Series Five with our very special Shortcasts.
AfterThoughts was created to make visible some of the invisible cancer stories from within the young cancer community.
We're back to bring you some extra special episodes to say ta'ra to Series Five - our Shortcasts. Bitesized episodes exploring three themes that some of our storytellers touched on. To mark #NationalFitnessDay on 21st September, we're kicking off by looking at exercise, something Sukhy, Sean and Jake all talked about in their episodes. Sukhy chats about running, Jake talks about training to become a paratriathlete (cool), and Sean discusses going from being a PT, to a cancer patient, and back again.
For more advice on exercising with and beyond cancer, check out these resources.
Sean's Story on Trekstock's website
Breaking down some of the barriers to exercise
Exercise guidelines for cancer patients - CRUK
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AfterThoughts is supported by Trekstock and Alike. Trekstock gets young adults moving again, physically, emotionally, socially and psychologically, after cancer has stopped them in their tracks. Alike is a game-changing peer support platform because living with cancer can be lonely. Speak to others who have been there, done that, and worn the unflattering hospital gown.
As ever, AfterThoughts deals with some conversations you may find tricky to listen to. If you need any further support, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our friends at Trekstock or find peer support on the Alike app.
AfterThoughts is produced by Toby Peach and Alice-May Purkiss from Beyond Arts. Sounds by Kieron Lucas and Dinah Mullen