On The Node
On The Node is a heartfelt and honest conversational podcast by two best friends, Tom & Andy. This channel follows Andy's lymphoma journey and battle, exploring resilience, hope and personal health stories through an inspirational lens.
But it's not all serious - Tom and Andy bring lighthearted humour and natural banter between friends to every episode. From funny anecdotes to real-life moments, this podcast celebrates the ups, downs and everything in between.
Featuring occasional special guests, On The Node offers fresh perspectives and unforgettable conversations. Whether you're searching for inspiration, laughter or authentic real-life stories, this podcast & youtube channel has it all.
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- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 2025
Episode 10 - Last Treatment
In this episode, Andy talks ‘remission day’, in other words, the day he found out that they could not locate cancer in his body.
From the practicalities on how the doctors knew he was in remission, t…
Episode 9 - Lifestyle changes with Cancer
In this episode, Andy talks the changes he had to make as he went through his first experience of chemo.
From fasting 48 hours before, to reducing his meat intake, this episode details the ‘sacrifices…
Episode 8 - Mental Side Effects
In this episode, Andy talks about the gruelling mental journey one has to go through with chemotherapy.
In an emotional recount of his first 7 months getting treated for lymphoma, Andy confronts some…
Episode 7 - Side Effects
In this episode, Andy discusses the side effects that he had during his chemo treatment, as well as the ones he was able to avoid!
He speaks candidly about the physical impact of chemo, including how…
Bonus Episode - Stem Cell Harvest | Relapse treatment - part 1
In this BONUS episode, Andy talks about the process of getting his stem cells harvested, in anticipation for his upcoming stem cell transplant.
Leveraging technology that’s 30 years old, he gives a bl…
Episode 6 - The Carer
In this episode, co-hosts Tom & Andy introduce a very special guest, Lan!
Lan is Andy’s partner, and throughout his cancer journey has morphed into his primary carer too.
Lan covers the toll the diag…
Episode 5 - The first treatment
In this fifth episode, co-hosts Tom & Andy talk about Andy’s first ever round of chemotherapy.
They cover what essentials appear in his ‘hospital go’ bag, what the feeling of the chemo feels like, as…
Episode 4 - The Plan
In this fourth episode, co-hosts Tom & Andy talk about how Andy went about putting in place a treatment plan.
They cover how the practicalities of reaching the conclusion, cry hysterically with laugh…
Episode 3 - The Reaction
In this third episode, co-hosts Tom & Andy talk about their reactions to Andy’s Lymphoma diagnosis.
They cover how they immediately responded to the news, including Tom’s knee-jerk reaction to go on a…
Episode 2 - The Diagnosis
In this second episode, co-hosts Tom & Andy talk about the days and weeks leading up to Andy’s Lymphoma diagnosis, which came in December 2022.
They cover what the process was to secure it, Andy’s un…
Episode 1 - The Beginning
Welcome to *On the Node*!
In this debut episode, co-hosts Andy and Tom share the story behind their unique friendship and what inspired them to launch this podcast. Together, they dive into their jour…