Candid Cancer Podcast
Join our hosts, Prathiba and Hui Min, 2 cancer survivors who are open and candid about their cancer journey in hopes to lift the veil and take a step closer towards destigmatizing cancer in our young adults.This podcast is brought to you by Adolescents and Young Adults Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore.The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. AYAO and NCCS expressly disclaims any and all liability for direct or indirect damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, reliance on, or inability to use, this podcast or the information presented in this podcast.
Episodes
18 episodes
Final Episode: Love in the Time of Cancer: Dating and Marriage Through the Journey
How do you navigate love when cancer becomes part of your story? In this heartfelt episode of Candid Cancer, our host opens up about the challenges and triumphs of dating and marriage while living with cancer. From tough conversations ...
Episode 17: Fasting & Chemotherapy (ft. Dr. Eileen Poon Yi Ling)
Food is medicine. Let's hear from our experts!The information, opinions, and recommendations shared in this Podcast are for general information only and do not reflect the views of AYAO or the National Cancer Centre Singapore. If you...
Episode 16: The Art of Manifestation
Discover the power of manifestation amidst medical mountains. We explore techniques to visualize healing, cultivate hope, and rewrite your cancer story.The information, opinions, and recommendations shared in this Podcast are for gen...
Episodes 15: The Stories Scars Tell: Living Beyond Cancer
Every scar holds a story—a testament to your strength and resilience. In this episode, we explore what it means to live with your scars after cancer treatment, embracing them as symbols of survival while navigating the emotional and physical ch...
Episode 14: Navigating Relationships and Intimacy After Cancer (ft. Dr. Irene Teo)
Love and intimacy after cancer come with no script—only raw honesty. In this episode, Dr. Irene Teo, an expert in psycho-oncology, dives into the messy, beautiful realities of navigating relationships during and after cancer. Let’s explore how ...
Episode 13: Beyond the Surface: Healing Emotional Wounds After Cancer
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. In this episode of the Candid Cancer Podcast by the Adolescents and Young Adults Oncology (AYAO) Programme at the National Cancer Centre Singapore, we help ...
Episode 12: What to do when you are diagnosed with cancer
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. In this episode of the Candid Cancer Podcast by the Adolescents and Young Adults Oncology (AYAO) Programme at the National Cancer Centre Singapore, we help ...
Episode 11: Becoming a medical student after surviving cancer (ft. Ms Dai Lin Goh and Ms. Adriel)
From central lines to stethoscope, a journey of self awareness and gratitude with cancer survivors who are in the medical field.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations shared in this Podcast are for general informa...
Episode 10: Genetic Counselling (ft. Dr. Chiang Jianbang)
Knowledge can be powerful, take charge of your future with genetic counselling.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations shared in this Podcast are for general information only and do not reflect the views of AYAO or...
Episode 9: Five lessons from the Barbie movie
Life is more than pink plastic, it's inner strength and beauty.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations shared in this Podcast are for general information only and do not reflect the views of AYAO or the National Ca...
Episode 8: Finding your way when dealing with terminal cancer
Making peace with the situation, living every second with love. This podcast navigates the realities of terminal illness with open hearts, shared wisdom, and the unwavering belief that living fully means every moment matters.Disclaim...
Episode 7: Dealing with relapse
Rethink "relapse" as a detour, not a dead end. Join us for an inspiring story of resilience and renewed hope with our guest Deepa.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations shared in this Podcast are for general infor...
Episode 6: The cost of cancer (ft. Ms Yong Chin Ping)
Your life shouldn't cost a fortune. Offering resources and assistance to Singaporeans with the goal to reduce the financial burden of cancer.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations shared in this Podcast are for ge...
Episode 5: Behind the battle - Stories from cancer caregivers
Not all heroes wear capes, some wear many hats. Our cancer caregivers share their experiences, give tips and advocate empathy for caregivers on this demanding journey. Together, we can cross the finish line.Disclaimer: The informatio...
Episode 4: Cancer & Fertility
Is it possible to start a family after a cancer diagnosis? Hear from Pratibha as she rewrites her family story, one chapter at a time. Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations shared in this Podcast are for gen...
Episode 3: Am I still the old me?
New chapters, familiar ink: Writing your post-cancer identity. This podcast celebrates the evolution of self. We explore stories of finding new strengths, passions, and perspectives, proving that cancer might change the story, but your voice re...
Episode 2: Sharing Pratibha’s cancer journey
Diagnosed, defined, redefined. Join me on a raw, honest journey through cancer's unexpected turns, from fear to fight, laughter to healing. We'll navigate hope, heartbreak, and everything in between.The information, opinions, and rec...
Episode 1: Introducing Candid Cancer & Sharing Hui Min’s Cancer Journey
Genuine conversation, unfiltered emotions: navigating cancer as a gen Z and millennial, one narrative at a time. In this episode, we get to know one of our hosts, Ms. Chong Hui Min as she shares her cancer story.The information, opin...