Join Trekstock in 2020 to lift the lid on the realities of living with, and beyond, cancer.
Visit the impressive surroundings of Samsung KX to talk friendship, exercise, menopause, and the experience of cancer in the LGBTQ+ and BAME communities. We’re bringing together an amazing line up of experts and young adults to have honest entertaining conversations about the topics that matter most.
See the full schedule of our free talks below.
Hosted by Leanne Pero (founder of Black Women Rising), we want to talk about the specific challenges and experiences of cancer patients in the BAME communities. Why is it that black women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with advanced breast cancer than white women? And why are cancer patients from BAME backgrounds less likely to receive follow up screenings? Read more
Hosted by Alice-May Purkiss (author of "Life, Lemons and Melons” and co-host of AfterThoughts34 podcast), let's get real about the effect of cancer on friendships. From the BFF who ghosts you, to the friend who offers you turmeric lattes, and then those magical unicorn friends who get it *exactly right*. Read more
Hosted by Dr Hazel Wallace (The Food Medic, Doctor and Nutritionist), we’re here to talk honestly about the benefits and challenges of exercising with cancer. Read more
Hosted by Emma McAuley (the first LGBTQ+Trekstock Young Adult Ambassador), join us to talk about the issues facing cancer patients in the LGBTQ+ community. Read more
Hosted by the fierce and funny Lauren Mahon (GIRLvsCANCER, and host of the BBC's award-winning podcast You, Me and the Big C), we’ll be lifting the lid on what it’s really like going through the menopause in your 20s and 30s. Read more