Taking Control of Cancer

Host Steve Bland, award-winning podcaster and producer of the BBC podcast You, Me and the Big C, chats to special guests on this podcast about common cancer myths, fears and barriers. 

It is packed full of top tips and advice to keep you healthy!

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Podcast episodes

Ep 29

11/09/2025

Episode 29: Leading from Experience - Cancer Story from a Hospital CEO

Host Steve Bland welcomes Dr Amanjit Jhund, an NHS hospital chief executive whose remarkable story spans both patient and leadership roles

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Ep 28

28/08/2025

Episode 28: Uncovering the truth about breast screening (part 1)

A look behind the screens to explore the facts, clear the myths and explain just how important it is. (Part 1)

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Ep 28

28/08/2025

Episode 28: Uncovering the truth about breast screening (part 2)

A look behind the screens to explore the facts, clear the myths and explain just how important it is. (Part 2)

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Ep 27

14/08/2025

Episode 27: Improving life after cancer

Exploring the support that is available to help patients recover from cancer treatment.

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Ep 26

12/08/2025

Episode 26: Breaking cancer news- August 2025

Host Steve Bland and Femi Odewale, Managing Director of North East London Cancer Alliance, sift through the stories making the news in August 2025.

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Ep 25

24/07/2025

Episode 25: Checking your balls (part 1)

A life-saving guide for boys and young men to checking from an early age for signs of testicular cancer. (Part 1)

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Ep 25

24/07/2025

Episode 25: Checking your balls (part 2)

A life-saving guide for boys and young men to checking from an early age for signs of testicular cancer. (Part 2)

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Ep 24

10/07/2025

Episode 24: Protecting your skin

Saving lives through better skin care, increased awareness of the risks of skin cancer and faster diagnosis of suspected skin cancer.

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Ep 23

26/06/2025

Episode 23: Using Artificial Intelligence to improve cancer diagnostics

A chance to explore the latest technology which is helping patients to get their results faster.

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