29/10/2026
Episode 72: Discovering breast cancer breakthroughs for tomorrow
In the third and final special episode from the new Breast Cancer Centre at St Bartholomew's Hospital, host Steve Bland delves into the world of research to find out what's happening in north east London right now that could change breast cancer care over the next decade.
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26/10/2026
Episode 71: Helping women with breast cancer live well today
In our second episode from the new Breast Cancer Centre at St Bartholomew's Hospital, host Steve Bland speaks to Amie Murphy, the centre's lead nurse for breast cancer, and patient Helen Nicholson, who was on the Patient Advisory Group, which informed the design of the centre.
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Cancer Awareness Van is coming to North East London
Bringing cancer information and support into our communitiesThe North East London Cancer Alliance (NELCA) Cancer Awareness Van will be travelling across North East London for 26 weeks from November 2026, visiting
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North East London Cancer Alliance connects with residents at Watney Market Patient Engagement Event
North East London Cancer Alliance (NELCA) attended a Patient Engagement Event at Idea Store Watney Market, connecting with local residents to raise awareness of cancer screening and the range of cancer services and support available across north east London.
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Raising cancer awareness at the African and Caribbean Health Show in Barking
North East London Cancer Alliance (NELCA) attended the African and Caribbean Health Show at Barking Learning Centre, engaging with local residents to raise awareness of cancer screening, early detection and the cancer services available across north east London.
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15/10/2026
Episode 70: Transforming breast cancer care
Steve Bland finds out how the idea for the groundbreaking breast cancer centre of excellence at St Bartholomew’s Hospital centre came about, how it's going to transform the way breast cancer is treated in this part of London and how Barts Charity has helped fund the centre.
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Celebrating Black History Month with Femi Odewale
To mark Black History Month, we spoke to Femi Odewale, Managing Director of North East London Cancer Alliance, about his career and what Black History Month means to him.
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07/10/2026
Episode 69: Breaking cancer news - September 2026
In September's wrap-up of breaking cancer news Steve Bland and Femi Odewale chat about the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and look back on a hotter than normal summer and the skin cancer risks that came with it.
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Breast cancer awareness month 2026
October is breast cancer awareness month, and North East London Cancer Alliance continues to raise awareness of breast screening and signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
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