Show Notes
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 is here to talk about their mission to empower young people on self-awareness and early detection. This episode also explores breast cancer care within the transgender community, with Dr. Alison Burner, who talks about the importance of obtaining accurate incidence data, systemic biases in screening programmes, and prevalent medical mistrust. 01:58 Exploring lifestyle changes with Professor Michelle Harvie 03:04 Emma Walker from CoppaFeel! raising awareness 05:40 Debunking myths: dairy, sugar, and alcohol 10:41 The Mediterranean Diet and healthy eating 14:45 The impact of CoppaFeel! on Amy's journey 19:22 Dr. Alison Burner on transgender cancer care 21:13 Challenges and opportunities in transgender breast cancer screening 24:04 Hormone therapy and breast cancer risk 28:29 The UK cancer transition service model 31:18 Ensuring inclusive inpatient care 32:45 Resources and support for transgender patients
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