Brothers, Graham and Stuart Strachan, reflect on their experience of receiving a diagnosis of cancer within a short time of each other, and they also talk about participating in the fashion show, ‘Brave’.

In this month’s ‘Finding the Words’ feature, Mike and Alison describe an occasion when they were not on the same page… and ice cream gets regular mentions throughout the episode!

The following points are among those covered in this episode:

• Erica Banks, Communications Lead for Friends of ANCHOR, provides an update on news items and forthcoming events, including the Kilt Walk and the Red Run. [00:52]
• Graham and Stuart Strachan share candid and moving reflections on their experience of being treated for cancer within a year of each other, as well as talking about their recent participation in the ‘Brave’ fashion show. [06:05]
• In this month’s ‘Finding the Words’ feature, Alison, finally gets to lift the lid on Mike’s reluctance – she would use a stronger word – to acknowledge that a serious illness needs to be taken seriously! [27:19]
• Mike uses this month’s ‘And Finally’ slot to launch a campaign for serious research to be undertaken into the physiological and psychological benefits of the therapeutic use of ice cream. Unsurprisingly, he volunteers to be the first human guinea pig to be involved in clinical trials in this area! [31:18]

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