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Taking Control of Cancer

Taking Control of Cancer

By: North East London Cancer Alliance
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Summary

 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 & Healthy Living Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 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 mins
  • Episode 56: Launching our Health Inequalities Strategy

    Episode 56: Launching our Health Inequalities Strategy
    May 14 2026

    In the third and final episode of three special episodes recorded at Tower Hamlets Town Hall, host Steve Bland hears all about the new Health Inequalities Strategy, launched by the Alliance with support from the team at Claremont.

    Steve is joined by guests including Claremont managing director Ian Fannon; Caroline Cook, Early Diagnosis Programme Lead at the North East London Cancer Alliance and Mansi Tara, the Health Promotion Lead for Breast Screening for North, Central and East London.

    Read more about the Health Inequalities Strategy here: https://www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/health-inequalities-strategy

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    27 mins
  • Episode 54: Launching our Workforce Strategy

    Episode 54: Launching our Workforce Strategy
    May 14 2026

    In the first of three episodes recorded at a special event at Tower Hamlets Town Hall, host Steve Bland explores the North East London Cancer Alliance's new Workforce Strategy with guests including Yvonne Beadle, Workforce Programme Manager at the North East London Cancer Alliance, and Alison Hill, the Director of Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing at Barts Health NHS Trust.

    With cancer services facing unprecedented demand and ongoing workforce challenges, this strategy sets out a clear, ambitious plan to support, grow, and sustain the cancer workforce across north east London. Listen to find out more!

    Read more about the Workforce Strategy here: https://www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/our-workforce-strategy

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    32 mins
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