Breaking Barriers: Bowel Cancer Awareness and Volunteering with Briony | #102

In this special episode of The Mic Drop Club, host Douglas Hamandishe sits down with Briony, a dedicated advocate for public health, to explore her crucial work in raising awareness about bowel cancer screening and the power of volunteering. As part of the Bowel Cancer UK Screening Service, Briony has been at the forefront of engaging communities, dispelling myths, and encouraging early screening, particularly in Medway and Swale.

Briony shares her journey, from starting in public health initiatives to now leading community engagement projects for bowel cancer screening. She talks openly about the challenges of getting people to participate in screening, especially in hard-to-reach communities. She highlights the importance of trust, communication, and small conversations in raising awareness.

In this episode, Briony covers:

• The importance of bowel cancer screening and how early detection saves lives.
• The barriers to health screenings in different communities and how to overcome them.
• Volunteering opportunities for individuals to become community champions and help spread awareness in their neighbourhoods.
• Heartfelt stories of survival and loss emphasise the need for more education and involvement in cancer screening programs.

Briony’s call to action is clear: she seeks community champions to continue her important work once the project concludes. If you have a passion for health advocacy and want to make a difference, this episode is for you!

Are you interested in getting involved?

Reach out to Briony at briony@mva.org.uk or visit MVA to learn how you can become a community champion, help raise awareness, and make a real impact in the fight against bowel cancer.