020: Cystic Fibrosis and Bowel Conditions

Tonia Hickman and Daniel Peckham join Sam to discuss the connection between cystic fibrosis and bowel conditions such as bowel cancer. Tonia Hickman has cystic fibrosis and had part of her small bowel and some lymph nodes removed due to fibromatosis. Professor Daniel Peckham is Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Leeds, an adult respiratory physician, and conducts research into the gut microbiome and cancer. This episode has been created in collaboration with Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity uniting people to stop cystic fibrosis. They fund vital research, improve care, speak out and race towards effective treatments for all.

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Music is “Summer Guitar” by Amaksi from Pixabay.