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In 2021, Anna鈥檚 mother Emma was diagnosed with a rare type of leukaemia. Now, two gruelling years of treatment later, she鈥檚 in remission. But returning to 鈥榥ormal life鈥� after such a traumatic disruption isn鈥檛 always a straightforward process.

Much of the language around cancer survival is about 鈥榯hriving鈥� and 鈥榮eizing opportunities鈥�, as if a near-death experience teaches you to live each day as if it鈥檚 your last. But for some people, the reality is a more complex experience, with the physical and mental effects of cancer still felt long after remission.

For Emma, the simple act of making jam has become a metaphor for her recovery journey. Anna鈥檚 touching and honest documentary explores life in the aftermath of cancer and the healing power that can be found in the ordinary routines of daily life.

It鈥檚 a fantastic achievement and testament to Anna鈥檚 determination and hard work to tell a poignant 鈥� and personal 鈥� story which is beautifully crafted.聽Congratulations, Anna.鈥�
Athar Ahmad, Audio Storytelling for Radio and Podcast MA programme convenor

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