From Childhood Cancer Survivor to Medical Student - John Killilea

Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer. Joining me in this episode is John Killilea, a childhood cancer survivor and now medical student. John was diagnosed with a brain tumour when he was 13 at the end of 1st year when he noticed subtle changes in his vision. His story started in the opticians but quickly took him to Beaumont for surgery, then to Crumlin for chemo and St. Luke's for radiation. Fast forward to 1st year in college and John had a benign brain tumour removed. This was in many ways more severe, even though it was benign. And the recovery again interrupted John’s life. But he found a way to medicine and is studying a graduate 4 year accelerated course in Ulster University. We talk about his experience as a teen, a young adult, his motivation to now work in medicine and his hopes for the future advancements in care for survivors. Please text GOLD to 50300 and donate €4 or visit childhoodcancer.ie for more. Childhood Cancer Ireland is a charity founded by and led by parents of children with cancer who know that one of the greatest sources of strength for this fight, is conversation. As a non-government funded organisation, Childhood Cancer Ireland values every single donation. Text costs €4. Childhood Cancer Ireland will receive a minimum of €3.25. Service Provider: Fundraising Solutions. Helpline: 01 202 2810. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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From Childhood Cancer Survivor to Medical Student - John Killilea is an episode from Gold Ribbon Conversations by Fionnuala Murphy.

This episode is 55:48 long.

This episode was published on Sep 1, 2025.

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