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 21

16/06/2025

Episode 21: Live from the UK Oncology Forum (part 1)

A look at how introducing new technology, made possible by cancer alliances, is having a huge impact on cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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Ep 22

16/06/2025

Episode 22: Live from the UK Oncology Forum (part 2)

A look at how introducing new technology, made possible by cancer alliances, is having a huge impact on cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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Ep 20

05/06/2025

Episode 20: Performing life-saving cancer surgery

Annamaria Minicozzi from Barts Health gives us an exclusive insight into a 12 hour operation which saved - and transformed - a patient's life.

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Ep 19

22/05/2025

Episode 19: Talking about the C word

More conversations about cancer to reduce fear, increase uptake in cancer screening, and encourage people to speak to their GP about signs and symptoms.

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Ep 18

08/05/2025

Episode 18: Breaking barriers to breast screening

A look at how fear within communities is stopping people getting life-saving checks.

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Ep 17

24/04/2025

Episode 17: Bringing in the experts for a cancer diagnosis

A look behind the scenes at the vital work going on when it comes to diagnosing cancer, and the stringent safety checks in place.

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Ep 16

10/04/2025

Episode 16: Teaching cancer awareness early

CATTS in the classroom: How an innovative project is raising awareness at an early age to boost survival from cancer.

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Ep 15

03/04/2025

Episode 15: Knowing your body

A guide to checking yourself from an early age to boost cancer survival.

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Ep 14

02/04/2025

Episode 14: Losing a family member to cancer

An emotional insight into the grief experienced by Toby Freeman after losing his brother to cancer at a young age - and the truly inspirational work he is now doing to help others.

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