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Breast Cancer Now

Breast Cancer Now

A weekly Health, Fitness, Self Help, Non Profit and Government podcast
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Breast Cancer Now

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Breast Cancer Now

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In this episode, Laura talks to Paralympic athlete Erin Kennedy, member of Team GB's Paralympic rowing squad and breast cancer awareness campaigner.Erin speaks about how she continued competing to win a gold medal during chemotherapy, then wi
In this episode, Laura asks Dr Liz O'Riordan questions about breast cancer ranging from diet and exercise to treatment and drugs, from signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer to how to reduce a risk of recurrence, from what cancer actuall
In this episode, Laura talks to Dr Liz O'Riordan and Dan Wills about the ways to find reliable breast cancer information, as well as tips on how to spot misinformation and false facts. They also delve into the issues surrounding health claims o
In this episode, Laura talks to Hannah Gardner about the life-extending drug Enhertu, which has just been rejected for use on the NHS in England. This means thousands of women, including Hannah, will be denied access to a drug that could’ve giv
In this episode, Laura talks to Jan and Fern, a mother and daughter who were diagnosed with breast cancer just weeks apart.Fern shares how her mum's cancer led her to check her own breasts, and Jan talks about the emotional impact of her daug
Dr Sam Orange is a researcher at Newcastle University, working on a Breast Cancer Now-funded research project aiming to improve women's access to physical activity support after breast cancer treatment. In this episode, Laura talks to Sam abo
Emma Campbell (limitless_em) is an author, public speaker and a single mum of four, living with secondary breast cancer. She also hosts her own podcast 'Open with Emma Campbell'.In this episode, Laura talks to Emma about her experience of sec
Nazanin Derakshan is a professor who specialises in cognitive neuroscience of anxiety and depression. She founded and works at the BRiC Centre, an organisation that helps people who've had a breast cancer diagnosis feel less anxious and improve
Laura is the new presenter of the Breast Cancer Now podcast! In this episode Laura introduces herself and discusses what to expect in this season of the podcast.In this episode Laura also talks through her experience of 10 years living with b
Laura was diagnosed with primary breast cancer 10 years ago at the age of 29. She talks about some of the challenges she's faced since then, as well as writing her novel, Single Bald Female, which tells a story similar to her own.Shortly afte
After finishing treatment for breast cancer, Miriam decided she wanted to do something to help others like her. This prompted her husband, Chris, to explore how he could also provide support. They talk about these opportunities, as well as how
After being diagnosed with primary breast cancer, Dani's treatment caused her to experience an early menopause. She speaks about the ways she found herself to cope with this, and about the business she set up to help other people going through
After receiving a diagnosis of secondary breast cancer, Nic worked with her friend Jen to create The Little C Club, a resource for parents who want to talk to their children about cancer.She speaks about the impact breast cancer has had on he
Professor Valerie Speirs is co-principal investigator of the Breast Cancer Now Tissue Bank. Val gives an overview of what the Tissue Bank is, as well as discussing how it's helped further breast cancer research over the last decade. We also h
At the end of 2021, Reuben sadly lost his mum to breast cancer. He speaks about what helped him and his family during this difficult time.We also hear from Erin, a clinical psychologist and founder of The Loss Foundation, about how grief and
Adobea sought medical attention three times for breast cancer-related symptoms, and was dismissed each time. When she insisted a fourth time, Adobea was diagnosed with breast cancer.She speaks about how factors such as age and race can have a
Jane was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2012, four years before winning Masterchef. Jane talks about how her life changed since receiving her diagnosis, and the support she received from family and friends during and beyond breast ca
Miranda was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2019, just five years after her primary diagnosis. She talks about how her diagnosis affects her, particularly with regards to her identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.You can foll
Doug and Dave received their breast cancer diagnoses in 2012 and 2015 respectively, and found there was little to no support for men. They speak about how that affected them, and what they've done to change that for men who have been more recen
When Ruth was eight, she sadly lost her mum to breast cancer. She later underwent genetic testing and found that she has an altered BRCA1 gene. Ruth talks about the implications of this, and the impact it has had on her life.You can follow Ru
Carly sadly lost her Mum to breast cancer in 2010, and received her own diagnosis in 2019. She talks about how having a family history of breast cancer affected her, and how she manages cancer-related anxiety.You can follow Carly on Instagram
Following a breast cancer diagnosis in 1998, Marcia turned to yoga to aid her recovery. She talks about how this helped her recover. We also get some insight from breast cancer clinical nurse specialist Jackie on some other complementary practi
Dr Anita Grigoriadis works in breast cancer research at Kings College London. She speaks about her work and how it benefits breast cancer patients, as well as what it's like to be a woman in STEM.You can take part in helping with one of Anita
It's estimated there are around 35,000 people currently living with secondary breast cancer. But without knowing how many patients there are, we can't be sure of their needs or identify areas of care that need the most attention. Breast Cancer
Elke sadly lost her husband to a heart attack in 2009, and was diagnosed with breast cancer three years later. Elke speaks about how she explained these difficult topics to her young children, and we talk about the books she's written to help o
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