최고 Cancer Control 팟캐스트 (2025)

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Episode 33: Breaking Cancer News in October 2025 18:45

3d ago18:45

18:45

In the third of our special episodes looking at how cancer is making the news, Steve Bland and North East London Cancer Alliance Managing Director Femi Odewale sift through the stories that made the news in October 2025. Steve and Femi talk Strictly, hip-shaking, Movember moustaches, breast screening and why there are calls for menopause support to…

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Episode 32: Sharing Lynda’s Story: Love, loss and lessons in breast cancer care 52:30

9d ago52:30

52:30

This episode of Taking Control of Cancer 'Sharing Lynda’s Story: Love, loss and lessons in breast cancer care', is dedicated to Lynda Soltysiak. In this deeply moving episode, host Steve Bland speaks to Chris Soltysiak, a patient and carer representative from the North East London Cancer Alliance, as he shares the story of his late wife, Lynda. Lyn…

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Episode 31: Uncovering neuroendocrine cancer 43:27

1M ago43:27

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In this episode host Steve Bland and guests explore a lesser known cancer that impacts thousands of people each year in England. Around 6,000 people each year in England are diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer, but because symptoms can be vague or mistaken for other conditions, diagnosis is often delayed, making awareness among both patients and h…

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Episode 30: Breaking Cancer News - September 2025 20:56

1M ago20:56

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In the second of our special episodes looking at how cancer is making the news, Steve Bland and North East London Cancer Alliance Managing Director Femi Odewale sift through the stories making the news in September 2025. From two of sport's biggest names inspiring through talking about their own cancer stories, to a chart topper rerturning to the s…

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Episode 29: Leading from experience - a hospital CEO’s cancer story 38:46

2M ago38:46

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In this episode host Steve Bland headed to Whipps Cross University Hospital to speak to hospital CEO Dr Amanjit Jhund, whose unique experience, from hospital leader to cancer patient and back, offers rare and invaluable insights. We explore how his personal experience with a stage 2, grade 2 pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour shaped his leadership, d…

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Episode 28 (part two): Breast screening 31:36

2M ago31:36

31:36

In this special two-part episode of Taking Control of Cancer, we’re diving into a topic that could save lives - breast screening. Every year, breast screening helps detect cancer early, when it's most treatable. Yet many people still feel unsure, anxious, or even avoid making the appointment. So in these episodes Steve Bland is joined by Mansi Tara…

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Episode 28 (part one): Breast screening 32:26

2M ago32:26

32:26

In this special two-part episode of Taking Control of Cancer, we’re diving into a topic that could save lives - breast screening. Every year, breast screening helps detect cancer early, when it's most treatable. Yet many people still feel unsure, anxious, or even avoid making the appointment. So in this episode Steve Bland is joined by Mansi Tara, …

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Episode 27: Improving life after cancer 55:13

3M ago55:13

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For many patients, completing their cancer treatment is only just the start of difficult times ahead. Life After Cancer, a specialist charity led by founder Steph Davies, is aiming to change that. That's because 92% of their cancer community told them they find life after cancer harder than cancer treatment. In this episode host Steve Bland is join…

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Episode 26: Breaking Cancer News – August 2025 32:01

3M ago32:01

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In the first of a new mini-series of monthly episodes looking at cancer in the news, host Steve Bland is joined by Femi Odewale, Managing Director, and Paul Thomas, Communications and Engagement Lead, from North East London Cancer Alliance. Together, they unpack the latest cancer headlines from across England, exploring what they mean for patients,…

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Episode 25 (part two): Checking your balls 26:47

4M ago26:47

26:47

This part two of our episode from Highgate School, which is all about checking your balls: A life-saving guide for boys and young men to help them look out for signs of testicular cancer at an early age. Host Steve Bland headed to Highgate School to speak to James Green, Consultant Urological Surgeon at Barts Health, and Vicky Stubbs, National Educ…

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Episode 25 (part one): Checking Your Balls 30:39

4M ago30:39

30:39

Did you know that testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers in boys and young men, but when found early, it's over 99% curable? This episode - in two parts because it was THAT good we didn't want to cut it short - is all about checking your balls: A life-saving guide for boys and young men to help them look out for signs of testicular can…

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Episode 24: Protecting your skin 42:28

4M ago42:28

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The weather is changing and the summer holidays are almost here so we're talking skin cancer on this episode of Taking Control of Cancer. Host Steve Bland is joined by Dr Tom McLeod, the Clinical Lead for the Skin Expert Reference Group, and Rosie O’Dea, who is a Project Manager in the Diagnosis & Treatment at the NHS North East London Cancer Allia…

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Episode 23: Using Artificial Intelligence to boost cancer diagnostics 44:54

4M ago44:54

44:54

In this episode host Steve Bland explores the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cancer diagnosis with Oliver Hawkins, Senior Project Manager, at the North East London Cancer Alliance; Angela Wong, the Chief Medical Officer at the North East London Cancer Alliance; and Basab Bhattacharya, who is a Consultant radiologist with an interest in body…

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Episode 22: Live at the UK Oncology Forum pt2 26:53

5M ago26:53

26:53

In part two of our special from the UK Oncology Forum in Harrogate, Steve Bland is once again joined by Wayne Douglas, Programme Lead for Diagnosis and Treatment at the North East London Cancer Alliance, to talk about a potentially life-saving pilot project between the alliance and Natera, who are a world-leader in cell-free DNA testing with a focu…

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Episode 21: Live at the UK Oncology Forum pt1 23:22

5M ago23:22

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This special episode (in two parts) comes from day one of the UK Oncology Forum in Harrogate. In part one, Steve Bland is joined by Wayne Douglas, Programme Lead for Diagnosis and Treatment; and Project Manager Rosie O'Dea, both from the North East London Cancer Alliance; and Molly Pipping, Senior Programme Lead for Workforce & Education at the Gre…

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Episode 20: Performing life-saving cancer surgery 46:17

5M ago46:17

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In this episode host Steve Bland gets an exclusive insight into a 12-hour operation which saved - and transformed - a cancer patient's life. Steve is joined by Anna Minicozzi, Colorectal & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Barts Health NHS Trust, and Dr Angela Wong, the Chief Medical Officer at the North East London Cancer Alliance to talk about Heated Intraop…

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Episode 19: Talking about the C word 48:04

6M ago48:04

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In this episode we're talking about the C Word and breaking the silence around cancer as host Steve Bland is joined by Paul Thomas, Communications and Engagement Manager at the North East London Cancer Alliance, to explore the role of communications in cancer and how conversations can save lives. It’s good to talk. Yet despite incredible advances i…

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Episode 18: Breaking barriers to breast screening 45:20

6M ago45:20

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In this episode host Steve Bland takes a look at how fear within communities is stopping people getting free life-saving checks. Steve is joined by Riyad Karim, Co-Chair of the London Bangladeshi Health Partnership Board, and Assistant Director, Community Engagement and Vaccine/Screening Equity, Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccination Programmes, NHS En…

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Episode 17: Bringing in the experts for a cancer diagnosis 32:36

7M ago32:36

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In this episode, host Steve Bland takes a look behind the scenes at the vital work going on when it comes to diagnosing cancer, and the stringent safety checks in place. Steve is joined by Ben Lamb, MDT Clinical Lead for the North East London Cancer Alliance and Ellen Quinney, Programme Manager, Diagnosis and Treatment, North East London Cancer All…

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Episode 16: Teaching cancer awareness early - CATTS in the classroom 42:46

7M ago42:46

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In this episode we're exploring how to teach cancer awareness early with the team from CATTS - Cancer Awareness in Teens and Twenties (CATTS). Host Steve Bland is joined by Jack Broadley, Managing Director of CATTS, Natasha Francis, School Engagement Officer at CATTS and Nikki Poland, Project Manager at the North East London Cancer Alliance. Jack a…

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Episode 15: Knowing your body 36:45

7M ago36:45

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In this episode Steve Bland is joined once again by Toby Freeman, the founder and CEO of The Robin Cancer Trust and also Obi Onyiah, Prevention, Awareness and Screening Programme Manager for North East London Cancer Alliance, as we dive into the importance of knowing your body — from regular breast and testicular checks to recognising symptoms of c…

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Episode 14: Losing a family member to cancer 43:53

7M ago43:53

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This is the first of two episodes with Toby Freeman, CEO & Founder of The Robin Cancer Trust (www.therobincancertrust.org). In this episode Toby talks to host Steve Bland about raising awareness of cancer in young people and the impact of losing his brother, Robin. At the age of 22, after Robin died from a late-stage germ cell cancer diagnosis, Tob…

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Episode 13: Coping with menopause and cancer 48:15

8M ago48:15

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In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, Steve Bland is joined by Dani Binnington, the founder of the charity Menopause and Cancer, to talk about coping with, you guessed it...menopause and cancer. Navigating menopause after a cancer diagnosis can leave you feeling unsupported, isolated and not knowing what your options are. Support is out ther…

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Episode 12: National CNS Day - explaining the role of a Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist 58:02

8M ago58:02

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In this special episode to mark National CNS Day 2025, Steve Bland is joined by five guests to explore the role of a Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). In part one, Steve is joined by Kate Williams, the Macmillan Cancer CNS Development Lead, and Yvonne Beadle, from the North East London Cancer Alliance, and in part two, it's the turn of Kim Gr…

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Episode 11: Standing up to prostate cancer 50:23

8M ago50:23

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In this episode we're Standing up to prostate cancer, busting some common myths and giving men the facts they need to help them survive prostate cancer. Steve Bland speaks to Susan Piper, a Specialist Nurse at Prostate Cancer UK and Paul Thomas, Communications and Engagement Manager at the North East London Cancer Alliance. Susan helps sort through…

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Episode 10: Taking action together - a view from the managing director of the Alliance 38:29

9M ago38:29

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In this episode, it's all about collaboration as Steve Bland is joined by Femi Odewale, the Managing Director of North East London Cancer Alliance, to chat about his role, his background and why he's so passionate about what he does. This episode takes a unique dive into the day-to-day activities of a cancer alliance MD and a closer look at some of…

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Episode 9: Dealing with death: how to open up conversations about end of life 37:29

9M ago37:29

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Death is something that happens to us all...but we shy away from talking about it. The result is that we are not prepared for it and the process becomes more difficult for family, friends and loved-ones. Dr Kaythyn Mannix is leading the way in this subject area, and in this emotional episode she talks to Steve about what she has experienced both as…

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Episode 8: Spotting symptoms of womb, cervical, ovarian, vulval and vaginal cancers 49:16

10M ago49:16

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In this episode, Steve Bland and Femi Odewale talk to stand-up comedian Karen Hobbs, who works with the leading gynae cancer charity, the Eve Appeal. In her own brutally honest but hilarious way, Karen shares her personal experience of cervical cancer and also talks about her work with The Eve Appeal and the cancer alliance on the ‘You Need To Know…

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Episode 7: Speaking to your GP about cancer 44:33

11M ago44:33

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In this episode, Steve Bland and Femi Odewale speak to 'local GP of the year in 2019' Dr Farzana Hussain about how to help encourage people to come forward for life-saving screening and to get checked for symptoms by their GP. Farzana is a passionate, charismatic GP from the London Borough of Newham, with a vast experience of supporting local peopl…

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Episode 6: Understanding your risk of prostate cancer 45:47

11M ago45:47

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In this episode, Steve Bland talks to British athlete Joe Appiah, who shares his experience of prostate cancer and talks about prostate cancer risks, urging men with a higher risk to take action. Joe is a British athlete with an impressive array of championship titles across hurdles, long jump and triple jump. Joe’s friend and hurdling rival was di…

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Episode 5: Looking after your lungs 35:53

12M ago35:53

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In this episode, Steve Bland and Femi Odewale are exploring the Targeted Lung Health Check programme and finding out how it is saving lives through early diagnosis of lung cancer, as well as the support available to help people stop smoking. Our guest is Stephanie Uys, Clinical Director for Targeted Lung Health Check Programme in north east London.…

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Episode 4: Improving your health for cancer treatment and recovery 41:42

1y ago41:42

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In this episode, host Steve Bland and Femi Odewale, the MD of the North East London Cancer Alliance, take the pod on the road as they visit Maggie's Barts and explore the fantastic free support that is available for cancer patients to help them both prepare for, and recover from, their cancer treatment. Guest speaker: Victoria Curran, Centre Head, …

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Episode 3: Becoming cancer free 38:50

1y ago38:50

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This episode of Taking Control of Cancer features an inspirational breast cancer story from diagnosis to treatment and recovery. Host Steve Bland and North East London Cancer Alliance Managing Director Femi Odewale speak to Pamela Okyere, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2021. When Pamela was diagnosed, her immediate thought was that sh…

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Episode 2: Staying positive after a cancer diagnosis 44:25

1y ago44:25

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Welcome to episode two of Taking Control of Cancer, the podcast from the North East London Cancer Alliance. In this episode, award-winning former BBC podcast presenter Steve Bland (You, Me and the Big C) chats to prostate cancer patient Kevin Kibble, who provides some great advice on how to keep fit and healthy after finding out you have cancer. Ke…

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Episode 1: Getting to know the Chair of the Cancer Alliance Board 35:37

1y ago35:37

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Welcome to episode one of Taking Control of Cancer, the podcast from the North East London Cancer Alliance. In this episode, award-winning former BBC podcast presenter Steve Bland (You, Me and the Big C) is joined by Professor Charles Knight MD FRCP, who is a consultant cardiologist and chief executive of St Bartholomew's Hospital, part of Barts He…

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Intro to Taking Control of Cancer 4:46

1+ y ago4:46

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