Black Women Rising- The Untold Cancer Stories Podcast

In this weeks episode we hear from 3 inspirational Black women who serve on the front line of cancer care within the NHS.

Leanne and Charlotte are joined by the amazing Georgette Oni- a consultant plastic surgeon, Mary Oladele- a senior Therapeutic Radiographer and Sarah Adomah- a breast cancer clinical Nurse specialist- who openly share the journeys of their respective professions, why their work is so important within the BAME community and why education is key for raising vital awareness of cancer within our marginalised communities.

After Podcast Info:

Black Women Rising @blackwomenrisinguk Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial Charlotte Crowl @charlottecrowl Mary Oladele @cancer_eduk

*Next episode release date: Friday 3rd July 12am.

Ever wondered what its like living with a terminal cancer diagnosis? 

It's no secret that diagnosis rates for black women with stage 4 breast cancer- in the UK are worryingly high- so what happens when you choose to take control of this seemingly devastating diagnosis and choose to thrive with it? Joining Leanne and Charlotte this week are two Black Women Rising ICONS- Jennifer Cronje and Em Deacon who were diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in their 30's and who's stories are taking the cancer world by storm, defying the odds of their diagnosis's they are choosing to use them to create a better sense of self, enjoy life more and help others too- on this weeks episode they delve deep into the reality of their illness's and discuss how they have managed to positively turn things around. 

PS: As this was a celebration of life- all the ladies decided to have a glass of wine (or two) (or three) whilst chatting- feel free to join us! 

After Podcast Info: Black Women Rising @blackwomenrisinguk Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial Jenn Cronje @Jenncronje Em Deacon @emlivingherbestlife

*Next episode release date: Friday 26th June 12am.

We have all seen the horrific news of George Floyd and whilst our hearts are heavy with hurt, anger, frustration and rage they are also full of hope for positive change. 

We have interrupted our normal podcast schedule to release this special episode where Leanne and Charlotte along with the help with some of the Black Women Rising members share their lived experiences of systematic racism they have had to endure whilst growing up in the UK in thier everyday lives but also in healthcare which led to the creation of the Black Women Rising cancer project. 

This weeks podcast is for.....

1- Anyone who has ever questioned why Black Women Rising exists, 

2- Anyone that has genuinely reached out for more education/ open conversation/ more resources of our lived experiences,

3- Anyone who has accused us of playing the race card, of having a chip on our shoulders and claim racism doesn’t exist. 

After Podcast Info: 

Black Women Rising @blackwomenrisinguk 

Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial 

Charlotte Crowl @Charlottecrowl 

*Next episode release date: Friday 12th June 12am.

With cancer mortality rates within the BAME community rising, Leanne and her guests have an open conversation around some of the unhelpful taboos and myths that are plaguing our communities and are ultimately stopping our people from getting checked if they feel something is not right, accepting vital life saving treatment once diagnosed and not reaching out when they suffer with severe mental health after cancer.

Joining Leanne and Charlotte this week is the inspirational, 31 year old- Stage 4 Lung Cancer patient Saima Thompson, twice surviving breast cancer warrior Helena Boyce and the unstoppable cancer awareness campaigner Della Oguleye who had her first diagnosis of breast cancer in 2010 and is now currently seeking treatment for ovarian cancer.

After Podcast Info:

Black Women Rising @blackwomenrisinguk

Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial

Charlotte Crowl @Charlottecrowl

Saima Thompson @saimathompson @bamecancersupport

Helena Boyce @noodleshelena

Dello Ogunleye @Dello Ogunleye

Link to Siama’s Go fund me page and BAME Cancer support is in her bio above

For links to the referenced NHS Article, Race Equality Foundation report and McMillan Cancer Statistics 2015- feel free to drop us a message

*Next episode release date: Friday 29th May 12am.

In the 2nd episode of Black Women Rising-  The Untold Cancer Stories Podcast, Leanne is joined by 49 year old breast cancer survivors Melanie and Sharon who help her divulge in to the pros and cons of cancer survivorship and why getting the "ALL CLEAR" from cancer doesn't always bring the peace, relief and joy you would expect. Also joining the ladies on this episode is 30 year old cancer survivor- Charlotte Crowl. 

After Podcast Info:

Black Women Rising @blackwomenrisinguk

Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial

Charlotte Crowl @Charlottecrowl

Sharon Marshall- Green @mkzp

Melanie Bastien @mellymelba1

Book reference: The Cancer Survivor's Companion by Dr Frances Goodhart and Lucy Atkins 

*Next episode release date: Friday 22nd May 12am.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Black Women Rising-  The Untold Cancer Stories Podcast!! 

Join award winning breast cancer survivor and community activist Leanne Pero and her two inspirational cancer- surviving guests- 30 year old Charlotte Crowl and 29 year old Shevelle Copeland-Kelly who open up about the trials and tribulations of having cancer under 35 and the FRANK, FUNNY and FEARLESS personal transformations they have had to endure to overcome their daily ongoing fight with the physical and mental effects left behind after their diseases. 

After Podcast Info: 

Black Women Rising @blackwomenrisinguk

Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial 

Charlotte Crowl @Charlottecrowl

Shevelle Copeland- Kelly @msckellz

*Next episode release date: Friday 15th May 12am.