Who's Tom & Dick

Well today is a very special day as we welcome our second celebrity guest World Champion Snooker Player Cliff ThorburnPatrick and Martin have a great informal chat to Cliff who now lives back in Canada.Clifford Charles Devlin Thorburn  (born 16 January 1948) is a Canadian retired professional Snooker player,  Nicknamed "The Grinder" because of his slow, determined style of play.Cliff won the World Snooker Championship in 1980 defeating Alex Higgins 18–16 in the final. He is generally recognised as the sport's first world champion from outside the United Kingdom and he remains the only world champion from the Americas.  He was runner-up in two other world championships, losing 21–25 to John Spencer in the 1977 final and 6–18 to Steve Davis in the 1983 final. At the 1983 tournament, Thorburn became the first player to make a maximum break of 147 in a World Championship match, achieving the feat in his second-round encounter with Terry Griffiths.Ranked World Number one during the 1981 - 1982 season, Thorburn was the first non-British player to top the snooker world rankings. He won the Invitational Masters in 1983, 1985, and 1986, making him the first player to win the tournament three times and the first to retain the title. Chris retired from the main professional tour in 1996. Inducted into Canada's Sporting Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Snooker Hall of Fame in 2014, he competed later in his career in Snooker Legends events and on the World Series tour, winning the 2018 Seniors Masters at the Crucible Theatre at age 70. He retired from competitive snooker after the 2022 seniors.#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllness#The grinder#Snooker#BilliardsCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.Check out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

Last week's Podcast (The Drug Dealer) received the most comments to date and it wasn't about the title, the feedback about the medication and its side effects were amazing and we will be looking at Patrick's drugs and side effects in a future episode.Today we are pleased to commence our Summer guest list with our first guest, Louise Steggall.Louise has had the most incredible life experiences when it comes to Cancer both as a Nurse and patient, and tells her story uniquely.After both her Mother and Father battled with Cancer and finally succumbed she discovers she has a new fight on her hands as she receives a diagnosis of Breast Cancer.Louise is also a Healthcare Professional and in her time has worked and helped many with Cancer nursing them through diagnosis to end-of-life care.  She tells all about the highs and the lows, the mixed emotions, and how she deals with this daily whilst looking after her family and children.An honest and frank account of someone who truly has been through it all and believes in a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) is key to helping us cope and survive reminding us that PMA is FREE. Louise has been and still is involved with Dementia following her mother's diagnosis and she tells us about the Dementia help group she has recently formed locally and runs with great success.Next week our guest is World Champion Snooker legend Cliff Thorburn.#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllness#joepasqualeCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.Check out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

Episode 29We start the week with Martin and Patrick's date night and a trip to the Theatre to see UK Comedy Legend and TV personality Jimmy Tarbuck (Tarby), how did that go? John Alfred Tinniswood is the oldest living man today at 111 years born the year the Titanic sank, we find out what his tips are on a long and healthy life.The Drug Dealer, Both Martin, and Patrick with their different illnesses (Cancer and Heart Disease) have a daily cocktail of regular medication to take, and these drugs can be expensive. What are the costs and how do they compare?What are the possible side effects and does everyone suffer from these in the same way?This interesting and amusing discussion goes on to explore the side effects and the impact on daily life.  Martin's Joke of the Week with the bonus of an additional joke from Patrick this week.Next week our Guests return and the boys tell us who and what to expect.#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllness#joepasqualeCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.Check out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

Episode 26It's been over 6 months now since the first released episode of "Who's Tom & Dick" where has that time gone. Today Episode 27 represents the start of our second half of the year.We look back at Easter and how we celebrate this with our family, a difficult time of the year for Patrick in particular given his love of chocolate and his Heart Disease.We look back at our "LIVE" presentation at the Sporting Memories Club locally and how that went down, discussing the subject matter and how it was all received.A new feature this week, Patrick's has been away and came home with two boxes of Jokes for Martin, Patrick and Martin have a Joke to Joke stand-off using randomly selected cards from each joke box.#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllness#joepasqualeCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.Check out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

Martin & Patrick discuss;It's Easter (Good Friday) and chocolate is in the air (or is it) as we buy Easter Eggs across the world, how do you eat your "Cadbury's Cream Eggs" (other brands are available). It's a hard time of the year for Patrick as his Easter Egg count has come down considerably since discovering his Heart Disease some 15 years ago.The boys discuss recent news and include the Princess of Wales in their brief chat.\\Today's headline subject for discussion is "Statins. What do we know about these drugs, who should be taking them, and for what? Do they cause many side effects as many suggest and is memory loss one of those side effects?Statins block an enzyme the liver needs to make cholesterol. This causes the liver to remove cholesterol from the blood. While statins are highly effective and safe for most people, they have been linked to muscle pain, digestive problems, and mental fuzziness in some people. It is said, that although there are some potential side effects long-term for statins, in most cases, if your doctor has identified you as having high cholesterol and needing a statin, the benefits greatly outweigh the risks. It's important to know that stopping statins cold turkey, or even gradually, can cause serious health problems and you should talk to your doctor before doing so. We review some questions from our listeners and try and assist where we can remember to consult your doctor.Martin's Joke of the week returns, it's short, it's sweet but is it funny?#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllness#joepasqualeCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.Check out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

Martin & Patrick Chat,Martin is currently battling with Stage 4 Lung cancer and is on a very new trial drug called Lorlatinib (details will be posted in our blog). Following Martin's recent CT (Computed Tomography) Scan completed two weeks ago are in, we discuss the findings and Martins's reaction to the results.We discuss our very first "LIVE" road show presenting to Sudbury Sporting Memories. This is the first time Martin and Patrick have performed live together since 1998 in front of a real-time live audience.A brief introduction to CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is covered today.One of our listeners from the USA writes in and tells us his story leading up to and including his recent Heart Attack, the treatment he received, and his family support.Patrick also discusses how one of his friends has recently been told he will require three stents and the long 3-month wait for his procedure.Drugs and their names are they necessary?Martin's Joke of the Week.www.cancerresearchuk.org.https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllness#joepasqualeCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.Check out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

Martin & Patrick Chat,Today I'ts all about Patrick.We have listened to Martin tell us all about his Cancer in recent episodes but Martin thought that "St Patrick's Day" is tomorrow (March 16th, 2024) there is not a better time to talk to Patrick.Patrick openly and honestly talks today about the timeline of his two heart attacks 10 years apart, leading up to the event, during the Heart attacks itself, the procedures and stents, and the rehabilitation afterward.Patrick discusses his drug regime, itemising each one and their uses, not forgetting the side effects associated with these drugs.Martin asks Patrick a series of questions along the way along with some unassociated questions about his life living with Heart Disease.You may be surprised to hear this story and some of you may be able to re-late well with the story and his drug regime too.This week for one week only Patrick gets the "Joke of the week" spot but is it as good or as bad as Martin's you tell us?About Cancer Research UK · Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence, and information. · Cancer Research UK’s pioneering work in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer has helped save millions of lives. · Cancer Research UK has been at the heart of the progress that has already seen survival in the UK double in the last 50 years. · Today, 2 in 4 people survive their cancer for at least 10 years. Cancer Research UK wants to accelerate progress and see 3 in 4 people surviving their cancer by 2034. · Cancer Research UK supports research into the prevention and treatment of cancer through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors, and nurses. · Together with its partners and supporters, Cancer Research UK is working towards a world where people can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. · For further information about Cancer Research UK's work or to find out how to support the charity, please call 0300 123 1022 or visit www.cancerresearchuk.org.About Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life · Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Standard Life, is an inspiring series of 3k, 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy, and Pretty Muddy Kids events that raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer by funding life-saving research. · Money raised through Race for Life events funds world-class research to help beat 200 types of cancer. including bowel cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, testicular cancer, brain cancer, children’s cancers, and leukemia. · Find out more and sign up at  www.raceforlife.org Martins Joke of the week.#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllness#joepasqualeCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

Martin & Patrick ChatWhat makes up a Normal day? Listen to Martin as he tells us what a normal day consists of as he continues with his Stage four lung cancer from the alarm clock to bedtime with his wife Lynnie.The photo shoot, Patrick and Martin tell us all about the Photoshoot with Cancer Research UK as they Launch "Run For Life 2024"About Cancer Research UK · Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence, and information. · Cancer Research UK’s pioneering work in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer has helped save millions of lives. · Cancer Research UK has been at the heart of the progress that has already seen survival in the UK double in the last 50 years. · Today, 2 in 4 people survive their cancer for at least 10 years. Cancer Research UK wants to accelerate progress and see 3 in 4 people surviving their cancer by 2034. · Cancer Research UK supports research into the prevention and treatment of cancer through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors, and nurses. · Together with its partners and supporters, Cancer Research UK is working towards a world where people can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. · For further information about Cancer Research UK's work or to find out how to support the charity, please call 0300 123 1022 or visit www.cancerresearchuk.org.About Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life · Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Standard Life, is an inspiring series of 3k, 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy, and Pretty Muddy Kids events that raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer by funding life-saving research. · Money raised through Race for Life events funds world-class research to help beat 200 types of cancer. including bowel cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, testicular cancer, brain cancer, children’s cancers, and leukemia. · Find out more and sign up at  www.raceforlife.org Martins Joke of the week.#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllness#joepasqualeCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

Following the recent success of "More than Mate's, Martin and Patrick have a good old chinwag and catch up on the past couple of weeks.The recent Star in the Chair Joe Pasquale, our first celebrity, and how was it interviewing the legend of comedy in Martin's Kitchen our very own Studio? Martin tells us the update on his health, his puffy face, and his visits to his second home at the Hospital, this week he has a visit to the dentist to cope with too.Patrick has finally been in for his "Stress Test" and we have an update on that, how it went, and what goes on in a standard stress test to check the electrical function of the Heart.Birthday Party celebrations as Patrick's wife Wendy reaches 60.Martin this week moves across the border to Suffolk from Norfolk and tells about the stressful move the butterflies, his issues with his Dr, and the resultant drop in health.Martin's Joke of the week is back.A round off of today's Podcast.#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllness#joepasqualeCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

Well, Martin has been dreaming of this moment for a very long time, ever since we started the Podcast Martin aimed to interview a Celebrity.Today is the day Joe came into our Kitchen answered a few questions and provided us with some funny anecdotes, stories, and look into his hectic life in the bright lights of Show business.Have a listen, thanks Joe you are great.https://www.joepasquale.com/https://www.whostomanddick.com#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllness#joepasqualeCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

We are taking a break from guests this week as Martin and Patrick take a breather.It's time for a little "mates taking" this we as Martin and Patrick take us through their lives meeting up for show business for the first time.The journey is quite a long one trying to keep down normal jobs whilst on the cusp of breaking into show business professionally. We discuss our first meeting, how amateur entertainer Martin is suddenly thrust onto the big stage of a 1,500 seater theatre, and how that journey takes us up and down the Country to and from different theatres and TV studios.Our talent competitions, TV appearances, our experiences with the stars and a few awkward situations.This is a brief look at Chapter One "Martin & Patrick" and how we got to today the Podcast, where are we going that chapter is still waiting to be written.  Next week Podcast an interview with Joe Pasquale.https://www.joepasquale.com/https://www.whostomanddick.com#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllness#joepasqualeCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

This week Martin and Patrick have kindly been invited into the home of Karen Turner who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis.Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation, or balance.It's a lifelong condition that can sometimes cause serious disability, although it can occasionally be mild.In many cases, it's possible to treat symptoms. Average life expectancy is slightly reduced for people with MS.It's most commonly diagnosed in people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s although it can develop at any age. It's about 2 to 3 times more common in women than men.MS is one of the most common causes of disability in younger adults.Karen gives a candid interview with the boys about her private life, describing the onset of multiple sclerosis from the early signs and symptoms, the diagnosis, the progression, and living daily with the illness. This is a moving interview, truthful, and honest, and delves into the depths of multiple sclerosis and the daily struggles and support needed to live as much as an independent life as possible.Karen is very strong, and one thing that is very apparent in this interview is the positive attitude Karen has to cope with each day and moving forward with her life, this interview is truly inspirational a we are so grateful to Karen for sharing her story with us. More information on multiple sclerosis can be found here at MS-UK.https://ms-uk.orghttps://www.whostomanddick.com#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllnessCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

This week  Martin & Patrick took a little break from the interview routine and decided to have a general chat amongst themselves.An update on health matters and what test results have occurred or are planned, combined with a discussion on Martin's new exciting purchase and of course the big move..An update on the Royal Family is also mentioned as three family members attend the hospital for treatment.Martin has been out and about investigating Defibrillators and digging into the details of how they should be used, can they be used on children, Pregnant women,  people with pacemakers, and even in the rain?With the Podcast breaking some new numbers on the Apple Podcast websites, Martin and Patrick discuss the five-star reviews received and pick out two or three in particular. https://www.whostomanddick.com#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllnessCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

Macmillan Cancer SupportIn this Podcast, Martin and Patrick are delighted to talk with John-Paul Holt (JP) who is a Macmillan Cancer Care Navigator.Paul is based at the Macmillan Centre at the West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds located in Suffolk UK.We are so lucky to have JP on our Podcast today given his heavy and important workload, but JP has found some time to tell us about the history of Macmillan Cancer Care, his role, and what Macmillan Cancer Care provides.In 1911, a young man named Douglas Macmillan watched his father die of cancer. His father's pain and suffering moved Douglas so much, that he founded the Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer.Macmillan is one of the UK's largest Cancer Charities which provides a range of services and support not only to the Cancer patients themselves but also to their families and friends too.Listen to JP explain the range of support and services available from simple things like a chat to helping with the Cance, finances, and a whole range of things that come into play following a Cancer Diagnosis.This is an extended Podcast as we cannot echo enough how important Macmillian Cancer Support is to the patients, family, and friends of this terrible illness and how they are with you every step of the way.Macmillan Cancer Support relies on public support too, from fundraising, and special events to Voluntary workers including their Free Macmillan Buddies.Some of the things Macmillan provideCancer Information Nurse SpecialistFinancial GuidanceEnergy adviceWelfare rights and adviceWork Support ServicePlease help, donate, and support Macmillan Cancer Carehttps://www.macmillan.org.ukhttps://www.whostomanddick.com#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllnessCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

Martin & Patrick are back for another podcast of Fun and information.We have an update on Martins's broken toe and when the Oncologists can resume the treatment of Martins's Stage 4 lung Cancer, we discuss his new drug and the next important scan of his lungs.Covid has been running amock here in the UK, Patrick tells us about his 6 days in bed over Christmas and how Martin's wife ended up with the same.Sports Men & Women, how should they be treated on the field of play during a cardiac arrest, We discuss and update listeners on the progress of Tom Lockier who suffered a Cardiac whilst in the middle of play, and how Medics treated him at the event. Who are all the people on the Team bench, we also identify Team Doctors and their roles.Heart Issues, what to look out for, and the signs of a pending Heart attack, Cardiac arrest.  Angina (Stable and Unstable Angina) are discussed.We delve into our listener's questions bag and pick one or two that touch our hearts.With Christmas now well and truly over, Martin tries to make it last a little longer with his Health recipe for "Christmas Pudding Ice Cream" Check out the ingredients and the process without the need for an ice cream maker.  We bring back today "Martins Joke of the Week"And finally, an update on our future guests and podcast for this coming year.Next Week: An Interview with Macmillan Cancer Care Charity, something really worth a listen.https://www.whostomanddick.com#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllnessCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

We are well into the swing of the new year 2024.As we catch up on several questions we have received over the Christmas Holidays Martin & Patrick try to provide the answers and information requested.We look back at the Ejection Fraction and discuss what is a normally expected heart rate for those with a low EF rate and discover not one size fits all.Looking to Google for the answers to your Cancer and Heart Disease, is that a good thing? why should you not make such a search which could turn out to be dangerous and cause unnecessary anxiety?Is pain normal around the area of your Cancer tumor? if so what can you do about it and are there any medicines that can provide relief?Martin is full of frolics for 2024 and has a whole list of jokes lined up, we allow him one this week to lighten the mood.https://www.whostomanddick.com#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllnessCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

Welcome to our listeners as we release our first Podcast of 2024 and we wish you all a happy New Year.To open the new year, we have this 50-minute SPECIAL Episode (16) where we welcome onboard Dr Daniel Patterson from the West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom.Dr. Patterson is an oncologist and a particular expert in Thoracic and Gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Patterson is a consultant medical oncologist specialising in the systemic treatment of thoracic and gastrointestinal malignancies, neuroendocrine tumors, and cancer of unknown primary.  He trained on the prestigious North London medical SpR rotation working at UCH, Mount Vernon, and Lister Hospitals and has been a consultant since 2009. He has a particular interest in molecular-targeted therapies and immunotherapy and has been the principal investigator for several clinical trials. About :Experienced specialist in the systemic treatment of lung, gastrointestinal malignancies, and carcinoma unknown primary. Particular interests in immunotherapies and molecular targeted therapies. Underwent training in London and obtained CCT in medical oncology in 2009. Dr Pattersons aims to always provide patients with a balanced and tailored approach to their situation and to explore all options available.Areas of Interest:Lung cancer, mesothelioma; oesophageal/gastric cancer; pancreatic cancer; small bowel cancer, cholangiocarcinoma; colorectal cancer; neuroendocrine tumours; and cancer of unknown primary (CUP).Listen to this very interesting and frank interview and some very interesting answers to our listener's questions.https://www.whostomanddick.com#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllnessCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

The Last Episode for this calendar year 2023.Christmas is over and we are heading quickly towards the new year 2024, but how did our Christmas go with our Families, was it a normal Christmas, with food, laughter, and merriness?Patrick's recent trip to the Doctor and the ECG results didn't turn out as expected and Patrick tells us all about his results and further tests and requirements going forward.We discuss the highlights of 2023 in our lives, the ups and downs and discuss our health in general, we also discuss the highlights of our Podcast after 13 episodes in.Of course not forgetting "Martins Joke of the Week"One of our Highlights was our appearance as guests on BBC Breakfast Radio with Wayne Bavin, you have the chance to listen to this again if you missed it as the interview is re-played towards the end of this episode. Check out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

Our last Podcast before Christmas A real light-hearted start to the Podcast this week as we discuss Christmas preparations, family, and favorite Christmas television.Our guest this week is Shirley Willsher, Shirley has had two major health events in her life, the first being Arteriovenous malformation (AVM's)  and a few years later a Heart attack.Shirley openly and honestly tells us how the onset of ATV put her in a six-day Coma, had major surgery, and dealt with recovery. An unexpected turn of events that all came early one normal morning while at the gym. Following her recovery, a few years later Shirley suffered a heart attack one morning family gathered around to help, and was again rushed into hospital for surgery the very same day. Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) happen when a group of blood vessels in your body forms incorrectly. In these malformations, arteries and veins are unusually tangled and form direct connections, bypassing normal tissues. This usually happens during development before birth or shortly after.During a heart attack, a lack of blood flow causes the tissue in the heart muscle to die. A heart attack is also called a myocardial infarction. Prompt treatment is needed for a heart attack to prevent death.We of course cannot finish our Podcast this week without "Martin's Joke of the Week"In closing, we discuss our next show and what we have lined up and of course wish everyone a happy Christmas.#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllnessCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

Welcome to the second Christmas Episode of "Whos Tom & Dick"We discuss our preparations for Christmas living with Cancer and Heart Disease and how we cope with our illness during this festive period.Martin Explores "Make a Wish", a UK charity making dreams come true for children with critical conditions, but did you know they do a lot more than this, Listen to the Podcast this week to see where some of their money is spent. https://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/Patrick tells us about his recent check with the Cardiologist, and his Ultrasond. This is a real eye-opening discussion into Blood Flow, Ejection Fraction (EF), and Diastolic Dysfunction in Grades 1,2, and 3.  Patrick also describes the ECG and his experience of a heart attack whilst connected to an ECG and exactly what happened.Martin comes up with his "Joke of the Week" a regular spot in our Podcasts now.We have some interesting comments and letters from listeners this week and try to help them through.https://www.whostomanddick.com#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllnessCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com