Taking Control Of Cancer podcast

#Fitness #Society #Steve Bland #North East London Cancer Alliance #Cancer #Health and Well-Being #Support #Control #NHS #Treatment

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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.

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Taking Control of Cancer

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Episode 10: Taking action together - a view from the managing director of the Alliance 38:29

9 days ago38:29

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In this episode, it's all about collaboration as Steve Bland is joined by Femi Odewale, the Managing Director of North East London Cancer Alliance, to chat about his role, his background and why he's so passionate about what he does. This episode takes a unique dive into the day-to-day activities of a cancer alliance MD and a closer look at some of the demands of the role. It focuses on how a major part of this role is bringing together all partners to work together more closely and effectively to make improvements for patients. This is paying off, as reflected in local cancer performance results for north east London. Find out more about the work of the North East London Cancer Alliance: https://www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/…

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Episode 9: Dealing with death: how to open up conversations about end of life 37:29

23 days ago37:29

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Death is something that happens to us all...but we shy away from talking about it. The result is that we are not prepared for it and the process becomes more difficult for family, friends and loved-ones. Dr Kaythyn Mannix is leading the way in this subject area, and in this emotional episode she talks to Steve about what she has experienced both as a palliative care doctor, and as a best-selling author, winning an award for her book, ‘ With the end in mind .’ Steve also shares how Kathryn helped him know what to look out for in the days and hours leading up to the death of his first wife, Rachael. Talking about death isn’t easy, but it’s one of the most important conversations we can have. In this powerful episode of Taking Control of Cancer, we explore how opening up about end-of-life matters can help cancer patients and their loved ones navigate this deeply emotional journey. Kathryn talks about how we can better understand and prepare for death (our own or somebody else’s). From breaking taboos to offering practical guidance, she delves into the ways these honest discussions can bring clarity, connection, and even comfort during life’s most challenging moments. Find out more about Kathryn's work at https://www.kathrynmannix.com/ .…

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Episode 8: Spotting symptoms of womb, cervical, ovarian, vulval and vaginal cancers 49:16

5 weeks ago49:16

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In this episode, Steve Bland and Femi Odewale talk to stand-up comedian Karen Hobbs, who works with the leading gynae cancer charity, the Eve Appeal . In her own brutally honest but hilarious way, Karen shares her personal experience of cervical cancer and also talks about her work with The Eve Appeal and the cancer alliance on the ‘You Need To Know’ womb cancer campaign. This campaign raises awareness of the main symptom of womb cancer, which is bleeding after the menopause. Karen brings her humour and vast knowledge to bring about more open conversations about signs and symptoms in private parts of the body, covering all five gynae cancers (womb, cervical, ovarian, vulval and vaginal). More information about the You Need To Know campaign is here: https://www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/about-you-need-know-campaign…

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Episode 7: Speaking to your GP about cancer 44:33

11 weeks ago44:33

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In this episode, Steve Bland and Femi Odewale speak to 'local GP of the year in 2019' Dr Farzana Hussain about how to help encourage people to come forward for life-saving screening and to get checked for symptoms by their GP. Farzana is a passionate, charismatic GP from the London Borough of Newham, with a vast experience of supporting local people in north east London. She cares deeply about her patients and has built up close relationships throughout her dedicated support over the years. She is determined to make a difference in cancer, helping people get diagnosed more quickly and getting their treatment at the right time. This episode provides advice for patients from a GP's perspective, as well as a look at how we can encourage different communities to come forward. It explores specific barriers and ways of overcoming these, for example starting conversations at home about cancer and supporting friends, family and colleagues. Follow Farzana on X: @fhussain73…

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Episode 6: Understanding your risk of prostate cancer 45:47

13 weeks ago45:47

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In this episode, Steve Bland talks to British athlete Joe Appiah, who shares his experience of prostate cancer and talks about prostate cancer risks, urging men with a higher risk to take action. Joe is a British athlete with an impressive array of championship titles across hurdles, long jump and triple jump. Joe’s friend and hurdling rival was diagnosed with prostate cancer himself and encouraged Joe to speak to his GP. Now Joe wants to pass on the favour as he campaigns to raise awareness of the risk of prostate cancer, particular in the black community where the risk is higher. This episode also covers key facts and stats about prostate cancer, especially for the black community where the risk is higher. Joe talks about his personal experience of prostate cancer combined with his athletics career, along with the community work he is doing to raise awareness of prostate cancer. The episode includes a look at the key facts about prostate cancer and what to do if you are at a higher risk, with the key thing being to get a PSA test. Joe’s story can be seen here: https://prostatecanceruk.org/about-us/news-and-views/2022/03/joe-appiah-says-his-friend-saved-his-life . Joe produced an awareness raising video with the cancer alliance, which can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/bp-KG7OWdX0…

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Episode 5: Looking after your lungs 35:53

15 weeks ago35:53

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In this episode, Steve Bland and Femi Odewale are exploring the Targeted Lung Health Check programme and finding out how it is saving lives through early diagnosis of lung cancer, as well as the support available to help people stop smoking. Our guest is Stephanie Uys, Clinical Director for Targeted Lung Health Check Programme in north east London. Stephanie leads the Targeted Lung Health Check programme in north east London from a clinical perspective. She works for Barts Health and is also working with the cancer alliance on the programme. She is helping to drive uptake from both GP practices to get on board with the programme and also with patients so that more residents come forward for their free lung check. A key part of the programme is also about encouraging smokers to join a free, local smoking cessation programme which can help prevent lung cancer. Lung cancer is one of the top 10 cancer types in north east London and nationally, around 50,000 cases of lung cancer are diagnosed every year (as stated on the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation website). Early stages of lung cancer often don’t have any symptoms. However, at an early stage it is easier to treat and so early diagnosis is the key. The Targeted Lung Health Check Programme is designed to find anything early, which is helping to save lives. It is available free to 55-74 year olds who have ever smoked and the programme is going well in north east London, with one of the highest uptake rates in the country. This episode looks at the impact the programme is having on improving the health of our population through both checking lungs and helping people to quit smoking, while at the same time also helping to reduce health inequalities. More information on the Targeted Lung Health Check Programme is here: https://www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/tlhc…

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Episode 4: Improving your health for cancer treatment and recovery 41:42

17 weeks ago41:42

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In this episode, host Steve Bland and Femi Odewale, the MD of the North East London Cancer Alliance, take the pod on the road as they visit Maggie's Barts and explore the fantastic free support that is available for cancer patients to help them both prepare for, and recover from, their cancer treatment. Guest speaker: Victoria Curran, Centre Head, Maggie's Barts Victoria leads the team at the wonderful Maggie’s Barts service, which provides warm, friendly support for cancer patients in a calming and relaxed setting. She is passionate about helping cancer patients through their treatment and has worked with North East London Cancer Alliance on a prehab video to help explain the benefits to patients. The video is available here: https://youtu.be/sQEISRtfAiY Victoria provides an overview of her role and the support that is available at Maggie’s. The episode covers a wider look at prehab and its three core elements of diet, physical exercise and mental health and wellbeing. It looks at the benefits to patients of prehab and how all cancer patients can access these vital services across north east London.…

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Episode 3: Becoming cancer free 38:50

19 weeks ago38:50

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This episode of Taking Control of Cancer features an inspirational breast cancer story from diagnosis to treatment and recovery. Host Steve Bland and North East London Cancer Alliance Managing Director Femi Odewale speak to Pamela Okyere, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2021. When Pamela was diagnosed, her immediate thought was that she was going to die. However, after surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy she is now cancer free. Pamela wants to make a difference in her community by changing the narrative around cancer in minority communities and helping to raise awareness. Pamela shares her breast cancer story, starting with her diagnosis and then moving on to her treatment and support. She introduces the great work of charity Black Women Rising , for which she is an ambassador, and talks about how we can help minority communities to come forward, like Pamela did, for life-saving treatment. For more information on the North East London Cancer Alliance click here.…

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Episode 2: Staying positive after a cancer diagnosis 44:25

21 weeks ago44:25

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Welcome to episode two of Taking Control of Cancer, the podcast from the North East London Cancer Alliance . In this episode, award-winning former BBC podcast presenter Steve Bland (You, Me and the Big C) chats to prostate cancer patient Kevin Kibble, who provides some great advice on how to keep fit and healthy after finding out you have cancer. Kevin has recently joined North East London Cancer Alliance as a patient partner and has lived experience of prostate cancer. Kevin is a Hackney resident and is passionate about the benefits of prehab, which helps cancer patients be as fit and as a healthy as possible for their treatment. He has also set up a community group for men to get together and share their experience of prostate cancer Kevin explores his cancer story, sharing his experience of his original contact with his GP, his diagnosis, finding out the results, the treatment, and his experience of the prehab service which helped him prepare for his treatment. He provides invaluable insight for prostate cancer patients, as well as important information for men and their families who may not have had any experience yet of prostate cancer. In particular, Kevin talks about the importance of keeping fit and healthy following a cancer diagnosis, and how this gives you the best possible chance of recovery. Steve and Kevin are also joined by North East London Cancer Alliance Chief Medical Officer Angela Wong. For more information on the North East London Cancer Alliance click here.…

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Episode 1: Getting to know the Chair of the Cancer Alliance Board 35:37

23 weeks ago35:37

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Welcome to episode one of Taking Control of Cancer, the podcast from the North East London Cancer Alliance . In this episode, award-winning former BBC podcast presenter Steve Bland (You, Me and the Big C) is joined by Professor Charles Knight MD FRCP, who is a consultant cardiologist and chief executive of St Bartholomew's Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust AND the chair of the Cancer Alliance board. Professor Knight takes Steve through his own career, and explains how he came to be involved with the Alliance. He also talks about the challenges the Alliance faces in the incredibly diverse North East London, and the work that's going on to tackle those challenges. About Professor Knight: Professor Knight served as honorary secretary of the British Cardiovascular Society from 2008 to 2011 and was associate editor of the journal Heart until 2014. He was a member of the Royal College of Physicians' Cardiology Speciality Advisory Committee. Professor Knight is a specialist in alcohol septal ablation and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. From 2010 he led the development of the Barts Heart Centre by merging cardiac services from across London to create the largest cardiac centre in the UK. He became the Centre’s first executive director in 2014. In 2015 he was appointed as managing director and then chief executive of St Bartholomew’s Hospital. In March 2020, Professor Knight was seconded as chief executive officer of NHS Nightingale Hospital London, established to care for patients during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic. In July he was awarded the Freedom of the City of London in acknowledgment of his role in the NHS’s response to the outbreak. In October 2020 he was awarded an OBE for services to the NHS and people with heart disease. Find out more about the North East London Cancer Alliance here .…

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Intro to Taking Control of Cancer 4:46

40 weeks ago4:46