Episode 60: Starting the cancer conversation

Early detection saves lives, and your GP is your first line of defence. In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, recorded live at a men’s health event on World Prostate Cancer Day, host Steve Bland speaks with Dr Toby Lambeth, General Practitioner and Health Inequalities Lead (Tower Hamlets and Hackney) at Operose Health, who is passionate about improving early cancer diagnosis and tackling health inequalities.

The event, held at Goodman's Fields Health Centre in Whitechapel, brings together local people and healthcare professionals to raise awareness of men’s health and the importance of early diagnosis. At this special men’s health event, they explore why men in particular may be reluctant to come forward and speak to their GP.

Dr Lambeth shares practical advice on when and how to speak to your GP if you’re worried about symptoms, what to expect from an appointment, and why screening matters.

He also discusses pioneering local work to reach all communities — including the use of multilingual animated videos to raise awareness and improve screening uptake across north east London.

In addition, Toby talks about the importance of the HPV vaccine in eliminating cervical cancer, and how 18-25 year olds can get the vaccine for free if they missed it at school.

This conversation is about empowerment: knowing the signs, starting the conversation, and ensuring everyone, no matter their background, has equal access to early cancer detection and care.

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