In conversation with Orlaith Maher
From IASLT in Conversation by IASLT
April 30, 2026 · 31 min · Season 5 · Episode 4
About this episode
Orlaith Maher shares her journey of being diagnosed with tongue cancer at a young age while working in speech and language therapy.
Orlaith Maher, an SLT working with Down Syndrome Ireland, talks about her experience of being diagnosed with tongue cancer at the age of 25
People in this episode
Host: IASLT
Guest: Orlaith Maher
Topics covered
- health
- cancer
- speech and language therapy
- personal experience
- Down syndrome
Keywords
- tongue cancer
- Down Syndrome Ireland
- speech therapy
- diagnosis
- personal story
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Down Syndrome Ireland
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