Heads Up With Em
This podcast will serve as a platform for Emily to share her personal brain cancer journey—from diagnosis to survival. The series will highlight themes of resilience, survival, and gaining a new perspective on life, while offering a resource for those currently battling brain cancer.
Heads Up With Em
Episode 9 – Emma & the Warburton Family
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Turning a Brain Cancer Diagnosis into Hope
When Emma Warburton was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2023, life changed instantly for her and her family.
In this heartfelt episode of Heads Up with Em, Emily is joined by Emma and three of her sons — Ben, Tom and Jem — as they reflect on the day everything changed, the challenges that followed, and how their family has navigated life with courage, humour and unwavering support for one another.
The conversation explores Emma’s diagnosis and treatment, the impact brain cancer has on an entire family, and the remarkable 80 for 80 fundraising campaign inspired by her journey. Together, they share honest reflections on resilience, hope, community, and why investing in brain cancer research matters more than ever.
This is a story about the strength of family, finding purpose through adversity, and the incredible difference that people can make when they come together for a cause bigger than themselves.
Learn more about the 80 for 80 campaign and support brain cancer research:
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