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Taking Control of Cancer

Taking Control of Cancer

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Welcome to Taking Control of Cancer, the podcast from the North East London Cancer Alliance. Think of us as your ‘how to’ guide when it comes to busting common cancer myths, overcoming fears and barriers, and improving cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care. This series aims to provide both patients and healthcare professionals with tangible things they can do to help when it comes to cancer. Whilst we know not all cancers are preventable, there are things we can all do that could make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of our family, friends and colleagues. There are two underlying themes across all episodes – the importance of early diagnosis, and reducing health inequalities. Host: Steve Bland is an award-winning podcaster and producer and one of the three presenters of the BBC podcast You, Me and the Big C, which was set up by his first wife - BBC presenter Rachael Bland - before her death from triple negative breast cancer in 2018. Regular guests: Dr Angela Wong, Chief Medical Officer, North East London Cancer Alliance: Angela is a driving force behind improving cancer diagnostics for residents across north east London. As Chief Medical Officer for the North East London Cancer Alliance, Angela works tirelessly on delivering innovation and service improvements for cancer patients. Femi Odewale, Managing Director, North East London Cancer Alliance: Femi leads the programme teams from the North East London Cancer Alliance across three core areas of work: Early Diagnosis, Diagnosis and Treatment, and Personalised Care.© 2026 North East London Cancer Alliance Hygiene & gesundes Leben Sozialwissenschaften
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  • Episode 58: Nutrition and eating well for a healthier life

    Episode 58: Nutrition and eating well for a healthier life
    May 29 2026

    What we eat plays a powerful role in our health. In this episode, host Steve Bland is joined by Femi Odewale, Managing Director of North East London Cancer Alliance; Nitu Pasricha, Public Health Associate Nutritionist; and Amanda Henry, who has had blood cancer, to explore how healthy eating can help reduce the risk of cancer and support people living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis.

    From everyday food choices to practical nutrition tips during treatment, this episode offers clear, evidence-based advice to help improve health, wellbeing and quality of life.

    Healthy eating is about supporting our bodies at every stage of life. In this episode, North East London Cancer Alliance brings together leadership and nutritional expertise to discuss how diet can play a key role in cancer prevention, treatment and recovery.

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    1 Std. und 3 Min.
  • Episode 57: Breaking cancer news - May 2026

    Episode 57: Breaking cancer news - May 2026
    May 22 2026

    It's May 2026 and we are back with another news episode where we dissect the ways in which cancer is making the news.

    In this episode Steve and Femi look into a new quantitative ultrasound which enables accurate prediction of three-year survival in locally advanced breast cancer; a new AI-driven way of identifying how patients with advanced bowel cancer will respond to a drug that was recently introduced by the NHS; a new injectable form of a key cancer drug which could see thousands of NHS patients across the UK spending far less time in hospital; and they look at how Eastenders is covering a blood cancer story with the help of Blood Cancer UK.

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    20 Min.
  • Episode 55: Launching our Artificial Intelligence Strategy

    Episode 55: Launching our Artificial Intelligence Strategy
    May 14 2026

    In the second of our three special episodes recorded at Tower Hamlets Town Hall, host Steve Bland delves into the brand new AI and Digital Strategy launched by the North East London Cancer Alliance, with support from Pathfinder Intelligence.

    Steve chats to Wayne Douglas, formerly of the Alliance, George Hawkins and Sofija Venckute from Pathfinder and Dip Mukherjee, Consultant Upper GI & Laparoscopic Surgeon from BHRUT, about a strategy that lays out how AI can impact cancer care in North East London.

    We also hear from George's mum!

    Read more about the AI Strategy here: https://www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/artificial-intelligence-strategy

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    39 Min.
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