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 9

06/02/2025

Episode 9: Dealing with death

How to open up conversations sooner about end of life. Don’t miss this heartfelt, powerful episode which explores how talking about dying can actually support cancer patients and loved ones through difficult times.

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Ep 8

23/01/2025

Episode 8: Spotting symptoms of gynae cancers

A focus on symptoms of gynae cancers (in particular womb and cervical cancer), with inspirational insight, top tips, and awesome advice – as well as a large dose of humour and passion - from someone with personal experience of cervical cancer.

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Ep 7

12/12/2024

Episode 7: Speaking to your GP about cancer

A unique view from 'local GP of the year in 2019' to help you make the right choices and to benefit from the free support that is available.

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Ep 6

28/11/2024

Episode 6: Understanding your risk of prostate cancer

A British Athlete with experience of prostate cancer helps share key messages about prostate cancer risks and urges men with a higher risk to take instant action.

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Ep 5

14/11/2024

Episode 5: Looking after your lungs

A look at the Targeted Lung Health Check programme and the impact it is having on lung cancer diagnosis, as well as the support available to help people stop smoking.

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Ep 4

31/10/2024

Episode 4: Improving your health for cancer treatment and recovery

A look at the fantastic free support that is available for cancer patients to help them both prepare for, and recover from, their cancer treatment.

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Ep 3

17/10/2024

Episode 3: Becoming cancer free

An inspirational breast cancer story from diagnosis to treatment and recovery, including invaluable advice to help people, particularly from minority communities, to understand what is possible if you take the right action when it comes to cancer.

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Ep 2

03/10/2024

Episode 2: Staying positive after a cancer diagnosis

A story from a prostate cancer patient, from diagnosis to treatment, with some great advice on how to keep fit and healthy after finding out you have cancer.

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Podcast 1

19/09/2024

Episode 1: Getting to know the Chair of the Cancer Alliance Board

A look at how North East London Cancer Alliance works with health partners to support patients, speed up diagnosis and reduce health inequalities.

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