Talking About Cancer
Writer Graham Joyce presents a personal exploration of the language around cancer. With contributions from consultant haematologist Dr Ben Kennedy and writer Peter Crowther.
The writer Graham Joyce (pictured above left) presents a personal exploration of the language around cancer, and the ways in which we try to make sense of it for ourselves. With contributions from Consultant Haematologist Dr Ben Kennedy and fellow writer Peter Crowther (pictured above right).
Producer Beth O'Dea.
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- Tue 19 Aug 2014 16:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 25 Aug 2014 23:00BBC Radio 4
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