Black Women Rising- The Untold Cancer Stories Podcast

In this weeks episode we hear from 3 inspirational Black women who serve on the front line of cancer care within the NHS. Leanne and Charlotte are joined by the amazing Georgette Oni- a consultant plastic surgeon, Mary Oladele- a senior Therapeutic Radiographer and Sarah Adomah- a breast cancer clinical Nurse specialist- who openly share the journeys of their respective professions, why their work...

Ever wondered what its like living with a terminal cancer diagnosis?  It's no secret that diagnosis rates for black women with stage 4 breast cancer- in the UK are worryingly high- so what happens when you choose to take control of this seemingly devastating diagnosis and choose to thrive with it? Joining Leanne and Charlotte this week are two Black Women Rising ICONS- Jennifer Cronje and Em...

Joining Leanne and Charlotte on the podcast this week are two incredibly inspirational, 24 year old cancer survivors Alexe Deane and Angel Bascom. Have a listen whilst they explore their own initial reactions to their shock diagnosis's, their friends and families reactions and what other personal circumstances they had to deal with whilst navigating cancer and chemo at such a young age!  After Pod...

We have all seen the horrific news of George Floyd and whilst our hearts are heavy with hurt, anger, frustration and rage they are also full of hope for positive change.  We have interrupted our normal podcast schedule to release this special episode where Leanne and Charlotte along with the help with some of the Black Women Rising members share their lived experiences of systematic raci...

This week is a special episode focusing on Black Males in the cancer community and why fears and stigmas around cancer are stopping them from speaking out about their ordeals even though diagnosis rates amongst them are rising.  Excitedly joining Leanne and Charlotte on this weeks episode are two Black Males- Charlie and Tawanda who have inspirational stories to tell about their own battle with ca...

With cancer mortality rates within the BAME community rising, Leanne and her guests have an open conversation around some of the unhelpful taboos and myths that are plaguing our communities and are ultimately stopping our people from getting checked if they feel something is not right, accepting vital life saving treatment once diagnosed and not reaching out when they suffer with severe mental hea...

In the 2nd episode of Black Women Rising-  The Untold Cancer Stories Podcast, Leanne is joined by 49 year old breast cancer survivors Melanie and Sharon who help her divulge in to the pros and cons of cancer survivorship and why getting the "ALL CLEAR" from cancer doesn't always bring the peace, relief and joy you would expect. Also joining the ladies on this episode is 30 year old cancer sur...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Black Women Rising-  The Untold Cancer Stories Podcast!!  Join award winning breast cancer survivor and community activist Leanne Pero and her two inspirational cancer- surviving guests- 30 year old Charlotte Crowl and 29 year old Shevelle Copeland-Kelly who open up about the trials and tribulations of having cancer under 35 and the FRANK, FUNNY and FE...