Confronting racism in cancer care: From awareness to action

Apr 3, 2024 · 53m 59s
Confronting racism in cancer care: From awareness to action
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Join us for this compelling conversation with Helena Boyce, Anti-Racism and Racial Literacy Educator, business owner, and 3x Breast Cancer Survivor. Helena candidly shares her personal experience of cancer while...

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Join us for this compelling conversation with Helena Boyce, Anti-Racism and Racial Literacy Educator, business owner, and 3x Breast Cancer Survivor.

Helena candidly shares her personal experience of cancer while shedding light on the issue of racism in cancer care. With poignant examples, she unveils the disparities faced by people of colour in accessing equitable healthcare. Helena inspires actionable steps toward fostering a more inclusive and compassionate environment in cancer care, where every patient receives the personalised support they need. 

Content warning: This episode includes examples containing sexual language. Listener discretion is advised.

The Cancer Professionals Podcast is brought to you by Macmillan Cancer Support. If you work in health or social care, visit www.macmillan.org.uk/learning for more information about free education and training from #Macmillan Cancer Support.

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HOME | BLACK WOMEN RISING (blackwomenrisinguk.org)

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If you have any feedback about this episode please reach out to us at professionalspodcast@macmillan.org.uk
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Author Macmillan Cancer Support
Organization Macmillan Cancer Support
Website www.macmillan.org.uk
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