You CANcervive: Let’s Talk About Cancer

Mariam Jandad talks to Ric Myers about her breast cancer diagnosis

Join Cancer Champions, Arzoo Dar and Rob Husband, as they speak to consultant urologist Dr Chidi Molokwu about everything from prostate cancer to men’s health.

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Join Cancer Champion, Arzoo Dar as she speaks to Julie Stein Hodgins from Bradford and Pennine Breast Screening Service about breast cancer and the importance of knowing your breasts.

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Join Cancer Champions, Arzoo Dar and Rob Husband, as they speak to Dr Stewart Manning about his experience of cancer and why this influenced his desire to become a Cancer Champion

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Join Cancer Champion, Rob Husband who speaks to fellow cancer champion Arzoo Dar about her journey with bone cancer, mental health struggles and survivorship.

For more information on signs and symptoms of bone cancer visit:  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bone-cancer/

To help support in raising funds for bone cancer research or learn more about this visit: https://www.bcrt.org.uk/

Visit Yorkshire Cancer Community’s website for more on You CANcervive: Let’s Talk About Cancer: https://yorkshirecancercommunity.co.uk/you-cancervive-podcast/ 

On the final episode of You CANcervive Season 1, Cancer Champion, Arzoo Dar speaks to Lisa Robson, an ovarian cancer patient. Lisa shares her cancer story and discusses persistent symptoms she experienced for 2 years before finally being diagnosed. An inspirational journey of a mother fighting cancer with an optimistic mindset. Join Arzoo and Lisa as they talk about ovarian cancer screening trials, women’s health, and balancing life with cancer.

For more information on Cancer SMART please visit the Yorkshire Cancer Community website at: https://yorkshirecancercommunity.co.uk/cancersmart/

For more information on ovarian cancer symptoms visit the NHS website at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ovarian-cancer/ and the Ovacome website for support at: https://www.ovacome.org.uk

Lisa’s Instagram: @ovariancancerandotherstories

Join Cancer Champions, Arzoo Dar and Rob Husband, as they speak to lung cancer patient, Ric Myers. Ric shares his cancer story, reflections on his previous smoking habits and his hopes for the future. "Now that the smoke has cleared”, Ric has taken it upon himself to educate others on the benefits of smoking cessation and a beautiful life that awaits WITH CANCER. Don’t miss this episode just in time for Lung Cancer Awareness Month!

Visit Yorkshire Cancer Community’s website for more on You CANcervive: Let’s Talk About Cancer: https://yorkshirecancercommunity.co.uk/you-cancervive-podcast/

To learn more about NHS Smoking Cessation Services visit: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/nhs-stop-smoking-services-help-you-quit/

For more information on lung cancer symptoms visit the NHS website at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lung-cancer/

Ric’s story: https://canceralliance.wyhpartnership.co.uk/case-studies/rics-story-something-told-me-i-needed-get-checked-out-i-noticed-it-was-different-time

For more on smoking risk, visit the Cancer Research UK website: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/smoking-and-cancer 

Join Cancer Champion, Arzoo Dar as she speaks to Catherine Briggs, a fellow Cancer Champion and Breast Cancer Survivor. She was fortunate to have her cancer picked up during a routine mammogram since she had no signs or symptoms of the disease. Kick-starting Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Catherine’s inspirational story filled with personal reflections and thoughtful advice!

If you are registered as female with a GP, you will receive your first breast screening invite aged between 50-53 years. Thereafter, you will be invited to attend every 3 years between 50-71 years. During the Covid-19 pandemic, hospitals are working hard to minimise risks and keeping patients as safe as possible. 

For details on mammograms: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-screening-mammogram/

For information on breast cancer symptoms: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer/

“Know your lemons” website have a great visual infographic on what breast cancer looks/feels like: https://knowyourlemons.org

On this episode Cancer Champion, Arzoo Dar speaks to Julie Green, a cervical cancer survivor. Julie shares her cancer story and how a smear test saved her life. She is an advocate for women’s health and passionate about raising awareness of the importance of screening to help save lives. Join Arzoo and Julie as they bust some of the myths surrounding cervical cancer and smear tests while reminding you of the benefits of early cancer diagnosis.

In the UK, all women and people with a cervix aged between 25-49 years will be invited for a smear test every 3 years, and for those aged between 50-64, every 5 years.

You can find out more about cervical screening eligibility and what is involved at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-screening/

For information on cervical cancer symptoms visit the NHS website at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-cancer/

For more information on Cancer SMART please visit the Yorkshire Cancer Community website at: https://yorkshirecancercommunity.co.uk/cancersmart/

Join Cancer Champions, Arzoo Dar and Rob Husband as they speak to Rian Harvey, a childhood cancer survivor. The episode features Rian’s cancer survival story and how his life took a U-turn following a leg infection that revealed a leukaemia diagnosis. An incredible journey of overcoming cancer not once, but twice. Rian shares how he made cancer his greatest source of empowerment by making it an everyday conversation. A great story to start Childhood Cancer Awareness month!

Visit Yorkshire Cancer Community’s website for more information on You CANcervive: Let’s Talk About Cancer:

https://yorkshirecancercommunity.co.uk/you-cancervive-podcast/

For more information on Cancer SMART please visit the Yorkshire Cancer Community website at: https://yorkshirecancercommunity.co.uk/cancersmart/

For more information on acute myeloid leukaemia symptoms visit the NHS website at:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acute-myeloid-leukaemia/