Just over a year ago Brenda Kidman discovered she had, cancer of the breast, it was diagnosed shortly after a stressful period which culminated in the death of her mother. (She described this in her award-winning radio documentary Where's the Key?)
In this programme she tells the story of her illness and treatment, illustrated with the voices of fellow patients and doctors. And in the ensuing discussion with Professor Eric Easson. of the Christie Hospital in Manchester, and Dr Stephen Greer , from the Department of Psychological Medicine at King's College Hospital in London. she asks: why are we still so ignorant about cancer? Can there be a connection between cancer and stress?
Producer HUGH PURCELL (Shortened repeat) long wave only