About this episode
Trevor Yellon shares his experience of coping with his partner's cancer diagnosis and the importance of asking for help.
When Trevor Yellon’s partner Drew was diagnosed with cancer they fought the illness together. After all, Trevor was a doctor. He was uniquely equipped to deal it. But the strain on Trevor grew more and more intense. After a series of medical emergencies, Drew collapsed on the stairs and was rushed to hospital. Trevor realised he wasn’t coping. He phoned his stepmother. What he heard from her changed everything. Trevor tells his powerful story to Life Changing’s Dr Sian Williams. Producer: Tom Alban
People in this episode
Host: Dr Sian Williams
Guest: Trevor Yellon
Topics covered
- cancer
- mental health
- support
- personal story
- family
- resilience
Keywords
- cancer
- help
- mental strain
- personal story
- support system
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 4
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