Episode 30: Breaking cancer news- September 2025

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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 stage after breast cancer surgery, this episode has it all. Plus we cover what's going on in Demmark to set them apart when it comes to early diagnosis.

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