Breast Cancer Uncovered
When professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden MBE was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 32, her world changed overnight. It was a devastating blow with a huge impact on her personal and professional life.
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Breast Cancer Risk: What Every Woman Should Know (opens the original)
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As the season closes, we're sitting down for a really important conversation about breast cancer risk—what it means, what we know, and why talking about it matters.We're joined by Dr. Sarah Vinnicombe, a leading breast radiologist; Dr. Anita Raja, a GP who's passionate about helping people better understand their health; and Libby Pearson, who generously shares her personal journey of choosing preventative surgery after discovering she was at high risk of developing breast cancer. We're also joi
The Hormone Debate: Understanding Risks and Benefits (opens the original)
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Dr. Louise Newson, a leading expert in women's hormones, explores the relationship between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and breast cancer risk.She is joined by Professor Daniel Rea, who shares insights into the latest research, and Iyna Fiaz, who brings her lived experience and unique perspective to the discussion. Together, they explore menopausal symptoms, the role of oestrogen in health, and the importance of personalised treatment. They also address common misconceptions about HRT and h
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer (opens the original)
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We explore the realities of living with metastatic breast cancer with Laura Price, presenter of the Breast Cancer Now podcast, who shares her experience from her initial diagnosis to being diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. Laura is joined by Dr. Shradha Lakhani and Professor Peter Schmid, who discuss common misconceptions about metastatic breast cancer, the importance of exercise, and the emotional and physical challenges of living with the disease. Together, they highlight advances in tre
Special types of Breast Cancer (opens the original)
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This episode shines a light on two rare but important forms of breast cancer: pregnancy-associated breast cancer and inflammatory breast cancer. Featuring consultant obstetrician Dr. Ellen Knox, Naomi John from The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK, Dr. Ashleigh Williams, who shares both her professional and personal experience with cancer, and Anna Partington, who was diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy, the conversation explores the unique challenges these diagnoses present.
Understanding Breast Cancer: From Symptoms To Diagnosis (opens the original)
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Amy and Naren explore the journey of a breast cancer diagnosis, from recognising the initial symptoms to navigating the emotional impact of hearing the words, "you have breast cancer." They are joined by Laura Leonard and Durga Parmar, who both share their personal experiences of being diagnosed with breast cancer, undergoing treatment, and making sense of the unfamiliar medical terminology that follows a diagnosis.
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