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Talking Blood CancerAuthor: Leukaemia Foundation
A podcast for people who have been diagnosed with a blood cancer and their loved ones. Sharing stories of others who have faced blood cancer in the hope that it will offer insight, inspiration and hope. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Finding Strength: Denise’s journey coping with blood cancer, loss, and rebuilding life
Episode 6
Wednesday, 22 April, 2026
In this episode of the Talking Blood Cancer podcast, host Kate Arkadieff sits down with Denise Andres to talk about her lived experience supporting her husband, Jacob, through his diagnosis and five-year journey with multiple myeloma. Denise shares openly about the shock of diagnosis, the rapid changes it brought to their daily lives, and the shift from being a partner to becoming a carer.Exploring the challenges Denise and Jacob faced, including managing ongoing treatment, coping with the effects of chemotherapy, and navigating the emotional strain that comes with a terminal diagnosis. Denise describes the difficulty of balancing her own health concerns with Jacob’s needs and the importance of a strong support system during such a difficult time.Denise candidly discusses the reality of caring for someone living with blood cancer, touching on topics such as the impact on intimacy, the loss and grief that occurs before and after bereavement, and having hard conversations about end-of-life planning. Providing practical advice for others in similar situations, such as writing down important wishes and being open, where possible, about emotions.Following Jacob’s death, Denise reflects on her journey of grief and the process of finding a new sense of normalcy. She shares how she found healing through saying yes to opportunities and eventually moved into a caring profession herself, wanting to support others going through similar experiences.This aims to provide comfort and reassurance to those living with blood cancer as patients or carers, and that support is available through organisations like the Leukaemia Foundation.For more information about the Leukaemia Foundation visit: https://www.leukaemia.org.auThe Talking Blood Cancer Podcast is brought to you by the Leukaemia Foundation and is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network - the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation. Learn more at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network.
