About this episode

Harry Greaney shares his inspiring journey of overcoming sarcoma and the decision to amputate his arm, advocating for better support for AYA cancer patients.

Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer. This episode marks Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week. To share his story and raise awareness we are joined by Personal Trainer, Cancer survivor and right arm amputee Harry Greaney - and incredible young man from Galway who was diagnosed with a type of sarcoma in his arm when he was 19.  Harry’s treatment began with surgery, radiation and chemo. But the pain in his arm returned, but because the odds of recurrence was low, he was dismissed and told to take anti-inflammatories. At this age, Harry could easily have not advocated for himself but he pushed hard when he wasn’t being listened to and he was right, the cancer had returned. Harry’s cancer was aggressive. More radiation, more surgery, more pain and the tumour kept growing back. And the decision was made to amputate his arm 9 months ago. A decision which felt liberating - not limiting for Harry. He could return to fitness training, competing and move forward with his life knowing the cancer was removed.  And while this story is incredibly inspiring, he talks about how there are still hurdles to overcome living…

People in this episode

Host: Childhood Cancer Foundation Ireland

Guest: Harry Greaney

Topics covered

• childhood cancer
• sarcoma
• amputation
• fitness
• advocacy
• disability support
• AYA cancer awareness

Keywords

• sarcoma
• amputation
• cancer survivor
• fitness training
• AYA cancer
• disability
• advocacy
• treatment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Childhood Cancer Foundation Ireland

Books & works: Gold Ribbon Conversations

Places: Galway

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