Beatson Talks

We’re With You: Living Beyond Cancer and Giving Back

Beatson Cancer Charity Season 7 Episode 1

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Host Laura Boyd is joined by Paul Sheerin from Cumbernauld, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2013 after discovering a lump that had spread to his stomach. Following surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy at The Beatson, Paul says the support he received from Beatson Cancer Charity helped him and his family through one of the most difficult periods of their lives.

During treatment, Paul regularly visited the charity’s Wellbeing Centre, where complementary therapies, a welcoming environment and support from staff helped him cope with the physical and emotional challenges of cancer treatment.

Now living well beyond cancer, Paul is dedicated to giving back. As Volunteer Coordinator at Beatson Cancer Charity, he helped establish the charity’s befriending service and organises an annual footgolf fundraiser, alongside taking on a range of other challenges to support people affected by cancer.