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Breast Cancer Uncovered
Amy Dowden and Naren Basu
6 episodes
2 days ago
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.
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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.
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Breast Cancer Uncovered - Amy Dowden’s Story
Breast Cancer Uncovered
13 minutes 52 seconds
2 months ago
Breast Cancer Uncovered - Amy Dowden’s Story

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 treatment choices. 

We also hear about Amy's driving mission for the series: "to do all I possibly can to raise awareness, break the stigma, and to learn as much as I possibly can about this awful disease".

01:02 The importance of awareness

01:54 Understanding breast cancer types

05:12 The emotional journey

06:47 Life after diagnosis

09:43 The role of healthcare professionals

12:25 Mission to raise awareness

13:06 Conclusion and future goals


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.