Best Steve Bland Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 23: Using Artificial Intelligence to boost cancer diagnostics 44:54

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In this episode host Steve Bland explores the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cancer diagnosis with Oliver Hawkins, Senior Project Manager, at the North East London Cancer Alliance; Angela Wong, the Chief Medical Officer at the North East London Cancer Alliance; and Basab Bhattacharya, who is a Consultant radiologist with an interest in body…

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The River Within Soul Care with Jacky & Mike Gatliff 36:11

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Send us a text Join Joey & Bill as they discuss The River Within, a spiritual direction ministry begun by Jacky & Mike Gatliff. As Jesus said, whoever believes in me, rivers of living water will flow out from within. Spiritual direction is a prayerful, conversational way of looking at one's life as the raw material for discerning the presence of Go…

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Marriage & Ministry with Virginia & Steve Tilleros - Part 2 26:42

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Send us a text In episode 2 of Marriage & Ministry with Virginia & Steve Tilleros, they discuss the risky business ministry can be. This authentic and at times emotional discussion delves into the challenges and stresses of ministry & marriage and the never ending work of personal growth. Join the community.…

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Episode 22: Live at the UK Oncology Forum pt2 26:53

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In part two of our special from the UK Oncology Forum in Harrogate, Steve Bland is once again joined by Wayne Douglas, Programme Lead for Diagnosis and Treatment at the North East London Cancer Alliance, to talk about a potentially life-saving pilot project between the alliance and Natera, who are a world-leader in cell-free DNA testing with a focu…

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Episode 21: Live at the UK Oncology Forum pt1 23:22

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This special episode (in two parts) comes from day one of the UK Oncology Forum in Harrogate. In part one, Steve Bland is joined by Wayne Douglas, Programme Lead for Diagnosis and Treatment; and Project Manager Rosie O'Dea, both from the North East London Cancer Alliance; and Molly Pipping, Senior Programme Lead for Workforce & Education at the Gre…

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Marriage & Ministry with Virginia & Steve Tilleros - Part 1 44:53

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Send us a text Sanctuary Counseling Podcast host, Joey Bland, sits down with Virginia & Steve Tilleros to discuss Marriage & Ministry. Virginia & Steve have been in full-time ministry throughout their marriage and share some insights that they have learned over the close to thirty years. The depth of honesty and vulnerability of struggles and the h…

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Episode 20: Performing life-saving cancer surgery 46:17

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In this episode host Steve Bland gets an exclusive insight into a 12-hour operation which saved - and transformed - a cancer patient's life. Steve is joined by Anna Minicozzi, Colorectal & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Barts Health NHS Trust, and Dr Angela Wong, the Chief Medical Officer at the North East London Cancer Alliance to talk about Heated Intraop…

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Marriage Resources 38:45

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Send us a text Following episode 1, Joey & Bill provide a generous and varied menu of resources for engagement & marriage. Join the conversation.By Joey Bland

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Marriage Series Introduction 50:47

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Send us a text Join Joey & Bill as they begin this series on marriage. This first episode touches on the necessity of vulnerability to build trust and learning to be good at conflict. Join the conversation.By Joey Bland

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Episode 19: Talking about the C word 48:04

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In this episode we're talking about the C Word and breaking the silence around cancer as host Steve Bland is joined by Paul Thomas, Communications and Engagement Manager at the North East London Cancer Alliance, to explore the role of communications in cancer and how conversations can save lives. It’s good to talk. Yet despite incredible advances i…

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Dealing With Conflict In Your Organization 45:02

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Send us a text "The inability to do conflict well comes from the fact that we've never been taught how to do it." Join Joey & Bill as they continue their series on Organizational Health with focusing on Dealing With Conflict In Your Organization. Conflict is a skill, and like learning to play a musical instrument, the more you practice healthy conf…

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How To Influence Healthy Change In An Organization 32:13

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Send us a text Don't allow yourself to get stuck and lose your vision for your work. Healthy change in organizations is possible. Listen in as Joey and Bill discuss how to start taking small steps of progress.By Joey Bland

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Episode 18: Breaking barriers to breast screening 45:20

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In this episode host Steve Bland takes a look at how fear within communities is stopping people getting free life-saving checks. Steve is joined by Riyad Karim, Co-Chair of the London Bangladeshi Health Partnership Board, and Assistant Director, Community Engagement and Vaccine/Screening Equity, Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccination Programmes, NHS En…

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What Is Organizational Health? 38:39

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Send us a text Join the conversation as Joey and Bill dive into Organizational Health. As Bill comments, we often don't know what components make an organization healthy, but we sure can recognize when an organization is not healthy. In a fast changing and fluid professional landscape today more than ever understanding what makes organizations heal…

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Episode 17: Bringing in the experts for a cancer diagnosis 32:36

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In this episode, host Steve Bland takes a look behind the scenes at the vital work going on when it comes to diagnosing cancer, and the stringent safety checks in place. Steve is joined by Ben Lamb, MDT Clinical Lead for the North East London Cancer Alliance and Ellen Quinney, Programme Manager, Diagnosis and Treatment, North East London Cancer All…

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Surrender Leads to Purpose with Greg Spillyards Part 2 36:30

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Send us a text In episode 2 with, Greg Spillyards, the conversation focuses in on the necessity for surrender to then be able to enjoy our full purpose. Greg moved into a leadership role in his company, at a pivotal time, and how unsuspecting circumstances due to complex needs of his daughter created a heart within him that was prepared to lead tow…

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Business to Seminary to Business with Greg Spillyards Part 1 37:19

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Send us a text Join the conversation as Joey and Bill welcome, Greg Spillyards, Managing Director Cushman Wakefield | Commercial Advisors and discuss Greg's rare professional journey. From listening prayers, to totally uprooting his family, to working with the director of the Ace Ventura films, Greg's path has been one of responding to God's leadin…

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Episode 16: Teaching cancer awareness early - CATTS in the classroom 42:46

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In this episode we're exploring how to teach cancer awareness early with the team from CATTS - Cancer Awareness in Teens and Twenties (CATTS). Host Steve Bland is joined by Jack Broadley, Managing Director of CATTS, Natasha Francis, School Engagement Officer at CATTS and Nikki Poland, Project Manager at the North East London Cancer Alliance. Jack a…

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A Conversation About College Kids with Blake Spann Part 2 29:08

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Send us a text In part 2, Joey and Bill ask their guest, Director of YoungLife College in Memphis, Blake Spann, about the hopes he sees in the younger generation. They also discuss a project Blake has worked on for quite a while his first novel.By Joey Bland

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Episode 15: Knowing your body 36:45

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In this episode Steve Bland is joined once again by Toby Freeman, the founder and CEO of The Robin Cancer Trust and also Obi Onyiah, Prevention, Awareness and Screening Programme Manager for North East London Cancer Alliance, as we dive into the importance of knowing your body — from regular breast and testicular checks to recognising symptoms of c…

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Episode 14: Losing a family member to cancer 43:53

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This is the first of two episodes with Toby Freeman, CEO & Founder of The Robin Cancer Trust (www.therobincancertrust.org). In this episode Toby talks to host Steve Bland about raising awareness of cancer in young people and the impact of losing his brother, Robin. At the age of 22, after Robin died from a late-stage germ cell cancer diagnosis, Tob…

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A Conversation About College Kids with Blake Spann Part 1 39:16

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Send us a text As we wrap up our first of the year series on parenting, Blake Spann, Director YoungLife Memphis College, joins Joey and Bill. In this conversation Blake discusses the many challenges that college students face today in an ever changing world. Sometimes it is the smallest interactions and just meeting students where they are.…

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Episode 13: Coping with menopause and cancer 48:15

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In this episode of Taking Control of Cancer, Steve Bland is joined by Dani Binnington, the founder of the charity Menopause and Cancer, to talk about coping with, you guessed it...menopause and cancer. Navigating menopause after a cancer diagnosis can leave you feeling unsupported, isolated and not knowing what your options are. Support is out ther…

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Dad Guilt 36:22

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Send us a text Join the conversation as Joey & Bill discuss Dad Guilt. In today's world dads are just providing for their family but increasingly want to be present with their family. This desire to be present often leads to guilt and feeling inadequate as a father. Listen in as we discuss healthy ways to approach the growing demands of being a dad…

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Parenting Anxiety 39:01

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Send us a text Join the conversation as Joey & Bill discuss Parenting Anxiety. All parents struggle with feeling the stress to be the perfect parent and not make any mistakes. Listen in as we discuss how to parent and be gracious with yourself.By Joey Bland

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Episode 12: National CNS Day - explaining the role of a Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist 58:02

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In this special episode to mark National CNS Day 2025, Steve Bland is joined by five guests to explore the role of a Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). In part one, Steve is joined by Kate Williams, the Macmillan Cancer CNS Development Lead, and Yvonne Beadle, from the North East London Cancer Alliance, and in part two, it's the turn of Kim Gr…

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Parenting Through Conflict With Kids 35:21

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Send us a text Join the conversation as Joey & Bill discuss Parenting Through Conflict With Kids. Conflict happens in all relationships but none can be more challenging that conflict with your kids. Listen in as we discuss healthier ways of navigating conflict and the importance of not striving to be perfect and remaining teachable.…

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Episode 11: Standing up to prostate cancer 50:23

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In this episode we're Standing up to prostate cancer, busting some common myths and giving men the facts they need to help them survive prostate cancer. Steve Bland speaks to Susan Piper, a Specialist Nurse at Prostate Cancer UK and Paul Thomas, Communications and Engagement Manager at the North East London Cancer Alliance. Susan helps sort through…

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Parenting & Conflict 37:35

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Send us a text Bill and Joey focus on Parenting & Conflict and how to navigate times of conflict that we all experience. Maintaining the close and trusted bonds within a family are often really challenging so the importance of learning emotionally healthy ways to handle conflict are paramount. Don't settle for unhealthy relationships and instead wa…

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Parenting with ADHD with Lauren Finnell Part 2 27:17

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Send us a text In episode 1, Lauren Finnell, join Joey and Bill in discussing her journey with ADHD. Here, in episode 2, Lauren discusses parenting kids with ADHD. Join the conversation as we explore ways to channel kids in positive directions and the grace required to be a parent.By Joey Bland

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Episode 10: Taking action together - a view from the managing director of the Alliance 38:29

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In this episode, it's all about collaboration as Steve Bland is joined by Femi Odewale, the Managing Director of North East London Cancer Alliance, to chat about his role, his background and why he's so passionate about what he does. This episode takes a unique dive into the day-to-day activities of a cancer alliance MD and a closer look at some of…

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Parenting with ADHD with Lauren Finnell Part 1 27:22

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Send us a text In part 1 of Parenting with ADHD, Joey and Bill's special guest is Bill's wife, Lauren Finnell, who while being a wife and mother has learned what it takes to manage her own ADHD. Join the conversation around the superpower that comes with something viewed as a disability.By Joey Bland

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Sports & Parenting 40:15

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Send us a text Two sports dads, Joey and Bill, discuss the challenges and benefits of kids and sports. The objective isn't just for the child to learn a sport and how to give effort and compete, but for parents to learn to be positive sports parents. Join the conversation.By Joey Bland

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Episode 9: Dealing with death: how to open up conversations about end of life 37:29

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Death is something that happens to us all...but we shy away from talking about it. The result is that we are not prepared for it and the process becomes more difficult for family, friends and loved-ones. Dr Kaythyn Mannix is leading the way in this subject area, and in this emotional episode she talks to Steve about what she has experienced both as…

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Dads & Parenting 42:04

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Send us a text As we continue the beginning of the year series focused on Parenting, Sanctuary Counseling Center Executive Director, Bill Finnell, joins host, Joey Bland, to discuss Dads and Parenting. Bill has an ax to grind with those who belittle dads as parents treating them like second class parental units. Join the conversation as we explore …

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Changes In Parenting with Priscilla & Joey Bland 47:46

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Send us a text Having raised six children between them and Priscilla's 20+ year career in education, Priscilla and Joey Bland join Bill Finnell in discussing changes they have seen in parenting. Join the conversation as we discuss the main things to stay focused on as a parent in a world that portrays unrealistic images of what parenting today look…

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Episode 8: Spotting symptoms of womb, cervical, ovarian, vulval and vaginal cancers 49:16

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In this episode, Steve Bland and Femi Odewale talk to stand-up comedian Karen Hobbs, who works with the leading gynae cancer charity, the Eve Appeal. In her own brutally honest but hilarious way, Karen shares her personal experience of cervical cancer and also talks about her work with The Eve Appeal and the cancer alliance on the ‘You Need To Know…

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Parenting in a Blended Family with Priscilla & Joey Bland 45:21

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Send us a text Come join the conversation as Bill sits in the host chair and interviews Priscilla and Joey Bland about parenting in a blended family.By Joey Bland

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Parenting & Ministry with Virginia & Steve Tilleros Part 2 35:07

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Send us a text Virginia and Steve Tilleros join Sanctuary Counseling Podcasts host, Joey Bland, to continue their discussion about parenting and being in full-time ministry. Here, in episode 2, Virginia and Steve hone in on several important areas of allowing individuality, being able to ask forgiveness, not caving in to uniformity, and the importa…

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Parenting & Ministry with Virginia & Steve Tilleros Part 1 34:54

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Send us a text Virginia and Steve are parents of three grown sons and in part 1 discuss raising kids in a full-time ministry environment. Listen as Virginia and Steve discuss the challenges of not wrapping their identity up in their son's behaviors and working to allow their sons to become who they were designed to be.…

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Resolutions with Bill Finnell 19:40

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Send us a text Don't set yourself up for failure in the new year. In this final episode of 2024, Bill Finnell, discusses the high rate of failure people experience with setting New Year's resolutions. Bill shares his approach to starting a new season.By Joey Bland

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Busyness with Bill Finnell 17:47

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Send us a text In light of the holiday season Sanctuary Counseling Center Executive Director, Bill Finnell, addresses the busyness of the season and some adjustments that might help navigating the season in a more pleasant way.By Joey Bland

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Mail Bag - Conflict Listener Questions 38:25

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Send us a text Following the three episode series on conflict, Bill Finnell, takes listener questions. Join the community.By Joey Bland

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Episode 7: Speaking to your GP about cancer 44:33

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In this episode, Steve Bland and Femi Odewale speak to 'local GP of the year in 2019' Dr Farzana Hussain about how to help encourage people to come forward for life-saving screening and to get checked for symptoms by their GP. Farzana is a passionate, charismatic GP from the London Borough of Newham, with a vast experience of supporting local peopl…

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Coaching versus Counseling with Joey Bland 27:33

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Resiliency with Bill Finnell 35:11

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Episode 6: Understanding your risk of prostate cancer 45:47

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In this episode, Steve Bland talks to British athlete Joe Appiah, who shares his experience of prostate cancer and talks about prostate cancer risks, urging men with a higher risk to take action. Joe is a British athlete with an impressive array of championship titles across hurdles, long jump and triple jump. Joe’s friend and hurdling rival was di…

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Surviving Holiday Stress with Bill Finnell 31:07

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Send us a text As we enter a busy time of the year anxiety and stress usually increases. Join Sanctuary Counseling Podcast host, Joey Bland, as he and Sanctuary Counseling Center, Executive Director, Bill Finnell, discuss holiday stress.By Joey Bland

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10 Days of Gratitude Kickoff 33:22

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Send us a text 10 days of Gratitude kickoff episode as Executive Director, Bill Finnell, discusses gratitude. Bill draws the distinction between gratitude and contentment as he and host, Joey Bland, look deeper into the vital importance of gratitude.By Joey Bland

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Episode 5: Looking after your lungs 35:53

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In this episode, Steve Bland and Femi Odewale are exploring the Targeted Lung Health Check programme and finding out how it is saving lives through early diagnosis of lung cancer, as well as the support available to help people stop smoking. Our guest is Stephanie Uys, Clinical Director for Targeted Lung Health Check Programme in north east London.…