Taking Control of Cancer

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.

What is Taking Control of Cancer?

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.