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Young TonguesReal talk. Real patients. Real impact. Author: Barbara Fountain
The Young Tongues Podcast is a space for honest, unfiltered conversations about life with and after tongue cancer.Hosted by founder Barbara Fountain and fellow survivors, Jamie and Stef, the podcast brings together real patient voices, expert insights, and the conversations that dont usually happen in clinical settings from diagnosis and treatment to long-term effects, identity, and everything in between.Young Tongues is a global support charity for people aged 1864 diagnosed with tongue cancer. Built from lived experience, it exists to make sure no one faces this diagnosis alone providing community, practical support, and a platform to amplify the patient voice.Through this podcast, we share stories, challenge assumptions, and work towards a future where young people are diagnosed earlier, better supported, and truly understood.Whether youre a patient, survivor, carer, clinician or researcher youre part of this conversation.https://www.youngtonguesglobal.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Business, Health & Fitness, Medicine, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Hidden Cost of Cancer: Understanding Financial Toxicity
Episode 15
Thursday, 13 August, 2026
In this episode of the Young Tongues Podcast, Barbara sits down with Ashleigh Sharman, a mixed methods researcher at the University of Sydney and Fellow in Survivorship and Financial Toxicity with the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia, to explore one of the most overlooked consequences of cancer: financial toxicity.While treatment side effects are often discussed, the financial impact of cancer rarely receives the same attention. Together, Barbara and Ashleigh unpack what financial toxicity really means, from the immediate costs of treatment to the hidden, long-term effects on employment, careers, pensions, relationships and mental health.Drawing on her research in head and neck cancer survivorship, Ashleigh explains why people affected by head and neck cancers can face unique financial challenges, including the ongoing costs of dental care, speech therapy, rehabilitation, travel, and returning to work after life-changing treatment. The conversation also explores how financial stress influences recovery, why many people delay asking for help, and how current healthcare and welfare systems often fail to support survivors once treatment has ended.Find out more about Dr Ashleigh Sharman's work:• ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ashleigh_Sharman2• ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9342-5061• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=VfdRWAgAAAAJ&hl=en💬 Need Support?If you’ve been diagnosed with tongue cancer (or are supporting someone who has), you can find help here:🌍 Website🤝 Join support groups & mailing list: via the website💌 Contact us: podcast@youngtonguesglobal.com📢 Get InvolvedWe’re building this with our community — and you can be part of it:✨ Volunteer & share your experience🎙️ Apply to appear on the podcast🧠 Take part in research opportunities💛 Support Our WorkWe’re a small charity with a big mission — and we rely on community support to keep going.👉 Find out more how to make a donation or fundraise for us here📲 Follow & ConnectInstagram | Facebook | TikTok | Mailing List Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
