E179: Harry Griffiths, Jaime Griffiths and Gavin Henson - U-Test Diagnostics at Home Testing Kits

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, living with and beyond cancer, and cancer diagnosis.

Episode 179: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 57).

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down Harry, Jaime and Gavin to discuss at U-Test, at home testing, how they have helped their friends and what is next.

CPD Reflection Points:

1. Read this article: What factors influence the uptake of bowel, breast and cervical cancer screening? An overview of international research.
2. Consider the positives and negatives of at home testing kits.
3. Consider on how at home testing kits could tackle barriers to screening.
4. Check out U-Test Diagnostics website.

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Links from the Episode:

• Bowel Cancer UK at home screening
• Prostate Cancer UK risk checker
• talkSPORT event in collaboration with Macmillan Cancer Support Charity, Green King and Toolstation: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/mens-health-week

Research links from the Episode:

• What factors influence the uptake of bowel, breast and cervical cancer screening? An overview of international research

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