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Gold Ribbon ConversationsChildhood Cancer Ireland Author: Childhood Cancer Foundation Ireland
Six children, adolescents and young adults are diagnosed with cancer every week in Ireland.Created by Childhood Cancer Ireland, Gold Ribbon Conversations is the podcast that explores the real experiences of childhood cancer, the fear, anxiety, sadness and pain.But also the light, hope, friendships and the community that exists here.Hosted by Sinead O'Moore, these episodes will share personal stories, early symptoms, moments of diagnosis, the impact of treatment, survivorship and bereavement, as well as hearing from physical and emotional experts in this field.September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Gold Ribbon Conversations is just one way that Childhood Cancer Ireland are supporting families fighting cancer.To donate text GOLD to 50300 or visit childhoodcancer.ie for more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Medicine, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Maintenance Phase: What more parents fighting childhood cancer should know - Caroline Murphy
Episode 3
Monday, 16 February, 2026
Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer.We are joined by Caroline Murphy as she shares her daughter Amelias story of childhood cancer. Last June Amelia who is 9 was diagnosed with Leukemia and has just started maintenance phase of treatment. Here we talk about those early signs and symptoms and the pace that life moves at once diagnosed. But also how hard it is on the family unit to process it all, to be apart from each other and how maintenance is not a walk in the park.We all process trauma differently and Caroline shares with courage the times she was able to stay calm and together and the times where her mental health was truly challenged - and the supports she needs to stay mentally strong while existing in fight or flight.But it’s also an episode of hope and gratitude. Amelia is doing really well and with a garda escort no less returned to school recently and with her beads of courage is showing the world how brave she is. Please text GOLD to 50300 and donate €4 or visit childhoodcancer.ie for more.Childhood Cancer Ireland is a charity founded by and led by parents of children with cancer who know that one of the greatest sources of strength for this fight, is conversation. As a non-government funded organisation, Childhood Cancer Ireland values every single donation. Text costs €4. Childhood Cancer Ireland will receive a minimum of €3.25. Service Provider: Fundraising Solutions. Helpline: 01 202 2810. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
