In this episode we talk to Marathon Queen and former world Record Holder Paula Radcliffe and her incredible daughter Isla about Isla's cancer diagnosis at the age of 14 in the autumn of 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic.
It is the first time outside the Sunday Times article that Isla has spoken publicly about her experience with cancer.
Show Notes
This is such an open and honest conversation and we feel very honoured to be able to share Isla's story.
In this brilliant episode of the Move Against Cancer podcast, Move Charity Founder, Gemma Hillier-Moses has an honest and eye opening conversation with Paula and her daughter Isla.
In the episode they discuss:
- The reality of being diagnosed with cancer at 14 year old.
- How it felt to go through this experience as a family.
- How Paula, as a mother, coped with her daughter's diagnosis and treatment journey.
- How important it is to have that support network and people to lean on.
- How homemade pizza, pesto pasta and lots of lemon juice were the main foods on the menu during chemotherapy cycles
- How hard losing your hair during treatment can really be, especially for a teenager.
- Their love for sport and exercise as a family and how Isla's dream became a reality when her mum launched the 'Families on Track' initiative at the Durham city run festival in 2019.
- Who's the most competitive in the family and who would win master chef between Mum (Paula) and Dad (Gary)
Thank you so so much to Paula and Isla for talking to us, we are honoured and privileged to share this with you.
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What is The MOVE Against Cancer Podcast?
Welcome to the Move Against Cancer Podcast.
This podcast aspires to support and inspire people to move, exercise and live an active and fulfilling life despite a cancer diagnosis. We share the stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
We know that many people are scared to stay active during cancer treatment. We know that for some, cancer can take away the hope that comes from dreaming of a future. And we know many people diagnosed with cancer feel isolated and lonely.
We hope that by sharing the stories of others finding their own way through cancer, the Move Against Cancer podcast will provide hope, support and a sense of empowerment to anyone living with or beyond cancer.
Unfortunately, cancer will affect everyone either personally or through our loved ones and so whatever position you are in we hope you will learn and be inspired by our podcast. Thank you so much for listening.