“I didn’t ever think at 32 years old I would be diagnosed with breast cancer,” says Strictly professional dancer Amy Dowden at the start of this new podcast. Amy’s openness throughout her cancer journey has won her many plaudits, and she is continuing an awareness campaign with this new series alongside Dr Naren Basu, who was the breast cancer surgeon who helped her on her recovery.
Each episode thoughtfully looks at breast cancer, from diagnosis to treatment to wellbeing and lifestyle changes that can help recovery. The first episode thoughtfully looks at how a diagnosis can often lead to a loss of control by patients, such as the mental health consequences of cancelling work and social time to focus on treatment. It doesn’t shy away from the challenges, but it also provides solidarity and support for anyone connected to cancer.
