Fighting Cancer with Disabilities: Jude's Story - Sandra Mangan

Fighting Cancer with Disabilities: Jude's Story - Sandra Mangan

From Gold Ribbon Conversations by Childhood Cancer Foundation Ireland

June 29, 2026 · 56 min · Season 10 · Episode 11

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Sandra Mangan shares her son Jude's journey through his disabilities and cancer diagnosis, highlighting the importance of community support.

Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer. Sandra Mangan joins us to talk about her 5 year old son Jude's diagnosis. Jude was born with ACC Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum. And then in December 2023 he was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma a rare type of cancer that develops in the soft tissue. As a family they had to lean on supports for Jude’s disabilities and this was no different. From play therapy through Childhood Cancer Ireland to family and neighbours making sure Jude’s big brother Cillian was always cared for to the kindness of strangers, this episode talks about how a cancer diagnosis can hit even when you think you’ve been through it all - but that there are more people than you know here to help. 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 will receive a…

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Host: Gold Ribbon Conversations

Guest: Sandra Mangan

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