Brain Tumour Awareness - Rio's Story with Melanie O'Sullivan
From Gold Ribbon Conversations by Childhood Cancer Foundation Ireland
May 4, 2026 · 1h 5m · Season 10 · Episode 7
About this episode
The episode features Melanie O'Sullivan sharing her family's journey with Rio's brain tumour diagnosis and the support they received.
Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer. May is brain tumour awareness month. Brain tumours are the second most common cause of cancer in children in Ireland. Always speak to your GP about any unusual signs and symptoms your child is experiencing. We are joined by Melanie O'Sullivan mum to Rio who was diagnosed with a brain tumour in May 2024. And is doing really well. The family have all leaned on support services, charities, ways to keep spirits bright throughout their time including play therapy provided by Childhood Cancer Ireland. And while this story will never leave them it is proof that there is so much hope and treatment available for a brain tumour diagnosis. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or link in bio. Please text GOLD to 50300 and donate €4 or visit childhoodcancer.ie for more. Childhood Cancer Ireland is a charity founded by and led by parents of children with cancer who know that one of the greatest sources of strength for this fight, is conversation. As a non-government funded organisation, Childhood Cancer Ireland values every single donation. Text costs €4. Childhood Cancer Ireland…
People in this episode
Guest: Melanie O'Sullivan
Topics covered
- brain tumours
- childhood cancer
- support services
- family stories
- hope and treatment
Keywords
- brain tumour
- childhood cancer
- support services
- play therapy
- hope
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Childhood Cancer Foundation Ireland, Childhood Cancer Ireland
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