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. In this podcast series, Amy aims to raise awareness about breast cancer. She’s joined by Naren Basu, the breast cancer surgeon who helped her on the road to recovery. Together they talk to experts, campaigners and those who have lived with the disease to explore breast cancer from all angles.
Episodes
Amy and Naren hear three perspectives on how ethnicity can affect breast cancer diagnosis and the need for greater community awareness, cultural sensitivity, and equitable care for all.
Journalist Satnam Rana-Grindley caught her breast cancer at a very early stage, but says cancer is a taboo subject for many in South Asian communities. Meanwhile, consultant medical oncologist, Dr Olubokola Ayodele, says black women are "four ti...
Amy and Naren are joined by oncoplastic surgeon Miss Georgette Oni to talk about the various types of breast reconstruction options available. They talk about the collaborative nature of breast surgery, and the importance of managing patient expectations.
Amy shares her initial desire for a double mastectomy, explaining, "I just wanted to be done with it there and then", and her satisfaction with her implant she eventually had.
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Amy and Naren hear how wellbeing and lifestyle changes that can support breast cancer treatment.
Dietician Professor Michelle Harvie talks about diet myths and the benefits of adjusting your lifestyle. Amy shares her own experience of being overwhelmed by conflicting social media advice during her treatment.
Amy also talks about how resources from youth-focussed CoppaFeel! enabled her to find her lump. Emma Walker from the charity i...
Oncologist Dr. Sacha Howell talks to Amy and Naren about the impact of receiving a breast cancer diagnosis at a younger age. They explore the aggressive nature of the disease in young women, the limitations of current screening methods, and the benefits and risks of preventative surgeries versus medications.
Louise Yafai’s mother died of breast cancer, prompting her to do a genetic test. She tells Amy and Naren how a preventative d...
Clinical geneticist Professor Julian Barwell joins Amy and Naren to discuss the role of genetics in breast cancer. We learn about high-risk genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, the importance of knowing family history, and the misconceptions surrounding genetic inheritance.
Amy and Naren also speak to Jagdish Baines, a two-time breast cancer survivor, about the emotional and physical impacts of the diagnosis on her family. Jag now advocat...
As an introduction to the series, Amy sits down with Naren to share her story following a breast cancer diagnosis at 32. She discusses her initial shock and how self-checking saved her life. We also hear the profound loss of control she felt post-diagnosis and the unexpected "hard slog" of recovery.
Amy and Naren talk about navigating the different types of breast cancer and the terminology involved, and maintaining control through...
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