29/01/2026
Episode 41: Understanding bowel screening
Bowel screening saves lives, but many people are unsure of what it involves or why it’s so important. In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, we go back to basics to explain what bowel screening is, who can get it, and how it works.
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Launch of a new virtual hospital tour
Launch of a virtual hospital tour at St Bartholomew's Hospital to transform the experience of cancer patients across north east London through interactive technology.
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NHS England to increase sensitivity of bowel cancer screening
NHS England has announced change to bowel cancer screening that will help detect more cancers earlier and potentially save lives across England.
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Community Comes Together at RESET Health Pop-Up in Barking and Dagenham
The RESET health and wellbeing pop-up event, held at Barking Learning Centre, brought together local residents, community organisations, and health partners for a busy and engaging day focused on wellbeing and prevention.
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23/01/2026
Episode 40: Breaking cancer news - January 2026
Steve Bland and Femi Odewale are back with another look at the ways in which cancer has been making the news over the last month.
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You Know Them Best childhood cancer campaign
The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust has launched a national public awareness campaign, You Know Them Best, to highlight the early signs and symptoms of childhood cancer.
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16/01/2026
Episode 39: Improving the mental health of cancer patients
An in-depth look at how the cancer alliance is helping people with cancer cope with the emotional, social, and mental challenges of their illness and treatment, with guest speaker Dr Caroline Dancyger, Macmillan Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Psychosocial Clinical Lead for North East London Cancer Alliance.
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19/12/2025
Episode 38: Breaking cancer news - December 2025
Host Steve Bland and Femi Odewale, Managing Director, sift through the latest cancer news from December.
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