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

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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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