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🎉 Episode 35 is out now! Join us as we wrap up November’s cancer headlines—with humour, honesty and clear calls to action. Steve Bland and Femi Odewale reflect on how stigma, fear of ‘making a fuss’, and even cold weather (!) can stop people from getting symptoms checked. They discuss new research into ultra-processed foods and bowel cancer, how the NHS is evolving its communication (hello WhatsApp!), and what North East London is doing to reach more men at risk. There’s even a shout-out to our podcast listeners in 50+ countries—thank you for tuning in. 🎧 Listen now: Spotify: https://bit.ly/3MmJjj0 Apple: https://bit.ly/3MaU1sV Amazon: https://bit.ly/43VBdnI YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KmcKRE #TakingControlOfCancer #NELCancerAlliance #Movember #MensHealthMatters #BowelCancerAwareness #CancerNews #EarlyDetection

🎧 Episode 34 is out now! Today on Taking Control of Cancer, we talk about one of the deadliest – and most overlooked – cancers in the UK: pancreatic cancer. Host Steve Bland is joined by Alfie Bailey-Bearfield (Pancreatic Cancer UK) and Richie Aw (NEL Cancer Alliance) to explore: Symptoms often missed or misdiagnosed The impact of genetics and family history A potential breath test that could transform diagnosis What patients, carers and professionals need to know now This is an episode that could genuinely save lives. 🎙️ Listen now: Spotify: https://bit.ly/49v5IEv Apple: https://bit.ly/4raqCz9 Amazon: https://bit.ly/4i8jqQ5 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3XFrT3A #hellopancreas #WPCD #WPCC #earlydetection #PancreaticCancerUK #NELCancerAlliance #TakingControlOfCancer #CancerAwareness #FamilyHistoryMatters

📢 Catch up now on Episode 34: Why we must talk more about pancreatic cancer. If you missed yesterday’s episode, this is one to go back for. With survival rates stuck at just 7% and over half of people diagnosed through A&E, this cancer needs urgent attention. In this eye-opening conversation, we hear why so many are diagnosed too late, what the NHS is piloting, and how patients and GPs can spot symptoms earlier. This podcast isn’t just for health professionals – it’s for anyone with a body and a family. 🎧 Stream it today: Spotify: https://bit.ly/49v5IEv Apple: https://bit.ly/4raqCz9 Amazon: https://bit.ly/4i8jqQ5 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3XFrT3A #hellopancreas #WPCD #WPCC #earlydetection #PancreaticCancerAwareness #CancerEducation #TakingControlOfCancer #NELCancerAlliance

Get A Sneak Peek of Our Latest Podcast An episode packed with insight, reflection and real progress in cancer care. Episode 33 brings together the latest cancer headlines, including a powerful article co-authored by Ben Lamb from Barts Health and Prabhakar Rajan from Queen Mary University—timely reading for #Movember and a reminder of the importance of early prostate cancer support. Steve and Femi also talk about Dani Binnington’s fantastic work raising awareness of menopause in cancer care, plus how Strictly star Alex Kingston is helping shine a light on womb cancer. 🔗 Subscribe now to be notified first: Spotify: https://bit.ly/4hKT1Y4 Apple: https://bit.ly/4pfLDqz Amazon: https://bit.ly/4nCplOt YouTube: https://bit.ly/4800TSk #CancerPodcast #MenopauseSupport #ProstateCancerAwareness #WombCancer #TakingControlOfCancer #NELCA

A conversation that may stay with you long after the episode ends. In this episode Chris shares his late wife Lynda’s story, one of a dedicated NHS worker who faced missed opportunities in her cancer care. Alongside reflections from Sarah Koya and host Steve Bland, this episode explores how Lynda’s symptoms were overlooked, what it means to be a carer, and how grief can shape our future. It’s a podcast about learning, remembering, and using real stories to drive change. Listen in full here : Spotify: https://bit.ly/48TWLEp Apple: https://bit.ly/43FpxVR Amazon: https://bit.ly/4oI12zn YouTube: https://bit.ly/49uf6bj #CancerPodcast #TakingControlOfCancer #NELCA #BreastCancerAwareness #CarerSupport #NHSVoices

Another Sneak Peek – What You’ll Hear 🎙️ How are campaigns like It’s Not a Game and Put Yourself First changing the way we think about cancer? In Episode 33, Steve and Femi explore how cultural stigma, lack of awareness, and missed diagnoses are still impacting outcomes. From hearing about new research in prostate cancer to the stark reminder that cancer doesn’t discriminate by age or gender, this episode shines a spotlight on real issues and real people making a difference. Whether it’s through Movember moustaches or award-winning outreach work, every effort counts. 🎧 Stream the episode today: Spotify: https://bit.ly/4hKT1Y4 Apple: https://bit.ly/4pfLDqz Amazon: https://bit.ly/4nCplOt YouTube: https://bit.ly/4800TSk #TakingControlOfCancer #CancerAwareness #ProstateCancer #BreastCancer #Men’sHealth #Movember #MenopauseAndCancer