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The Big C

The Big C

By: Nikki Shah & Sam Burge
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A new podcast series that dives into the unspoken topics surrounding cancer and caregiving. Discover insights into the supportive words that make a difference, the types of assistance that matter, and the profound impact on mental and physical well-being.


Meet the co-hosts - Sam Burge who diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2023, born in Sydney, now living in Melbourne and working for a large advertising company, oOh!media. And Nikki Shah who was a caregiver, born in the UK, now living in Sydney and founded her groundbreaking company MyMuse.

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Nikki Shah & Sam Burge Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Bonus Recap 3: Recent Events

    Bonus Recap 3: Recent Events
    Dec 4 2025

    In this bonus recap episode, we catch up on all the recent events - from the McGrath Foundation’s 20 year anniversary breakfast and La Roche Posay’s 50 year celebration to SXSW and the Rare Cancers Australia Long Lunch. It’s been a busy few months filled with connection, purpose, and plenty of in person catch ups with past podcast guests.


    Special mentions to:

    McGrath Foundation - https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/

    La Roche Posay - https://www.laroche-posay.com.au/

    Skin Check Champions - https://skincheckchampions.com/

    Rare Cancers Australia - https://www.rarecancers.org.au/

    Mummy's Wish - https://www.mummyswish.org.au/

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    25 mins
  • Bonus Recap 2: Nikki’s Wedding

    Bonus Recap 2: Nikki’s Wedding
    Nov 20 2025

    In this bonus recap episode, Nikki shares all about the lead up to her wedding - from her amazing hens to an unexpected challenge when her dad needed gallbladder surgery just after arriving from the UK. She reflects on the celebrations with Nick and their loved ones in Fiji, and the moments that made it all so special.

    Special mentions to:

    Royal North Shore Hospital - https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/RNSH/Pages/default.aspx

    Sofitel Fiji - https://www.sofitel-fiji.com/

    Virgin Australia - https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/

    Kendell Tyne Photography - https://www.kendelltynephotography.com/

    Moira Hughes Bridal (Wedding Dress) - https://moirahughes.com.au/

    Faika Karim (Wedding Eve Dress) - https://www.instagram.com/faikacollection/?hl=en

    Laher (Rings) - https://laher.co/

    MJ Bale (Suits) - https://www.mjbale.com/

    Country Road (Boys Outfits) - https://www.countryroad.com.au/

    William Lee (DJ) - https://www.instagram.com/djwillfj/?hl=en

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    18 mins
  • Bonus Recap 1: Sam’s Surgery & Recovery

    Bonus Recap 1: Sam’s Surgery & Recovery
    Nov 13 2025

    In this episode, Sam talks about the surgery she had back in July - a right capsulectomy and bilateral autologous fat grafting (a procedure to remove the capsule, or thickened scar tissue, around a breast implant). She shares what the experience was like, from surgery and recovery through to follow-up.

    Special mentions to:

    Dr Samriti Sood - https://www.drsamsood.com.au/

    Northern Beaches Breast Clinic - https://www.nbbreastclinic.com.au/

    Northern Beaches Hospital - https://northernbeacheshospital.com.au/

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    22 mins
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