Wednesday
30 November 2022
30 November 2022
9:30 am – 5 pm
St Mary Conference Centre
70 Wellesley Road
Croydon, CR0 2AR
70 Wellesley Road
Croydon, CR0 2AR
A conference aiming to address racial disparities within cancer support,
raise the voices of marginalised communities and emphasise the importance of equality in healthcare
Certified Trichologist, hair loss and scalp specialist, qualified from the International Association of Trichologists. Set up her own clinic, Caring for Hair, in London where she is now based.
Aspiring podcaster, content creator and motivational speaker helping young people of today learn the effects of cancer, understand themselves and how to navigate the world we live in.
Award winning social entrepreneur determined to eliminate healthcare inequality for black African and Caribbean people who faced cancer.
One of Prostate Cancer UK's top ambassadors, he is fronting the Stronger Knowing More campaign to promote PSA testing for black men. Errol also raises prostate cancer awareness as a Go Dad Run ambassador.
Professional copywriter who supports online black businesses. Founder of Black Breast Cancer website providing books, movies, documentaries, podcasts and testimonial links for people of African heritage impacted by breast cancer.
Health Improvement Specialist for Bowel Cancer at St George’s hospital. For over 7 years Lisa-Lyna has been raising awareness around the importance of people taking part in their Bowel Cancer Screening Tests.
Jeff was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018. Having recovered after a near-death experience, he advocates for more psychological and physical care for black men after prostate cancer diagnosis.
Consultant urologist in Croydon and St George’s Hospitals. Qualified in 2012 after gaining the Royal College of Surgeons Fellowship, then pelvic cancer trained at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
BSc (Critical care Nursing), Dip Cancer Nursing, Non-medical prescriber and MSc in Health Policy. Baljit is currently the Lead Cancer Nurse for Croydon Health Services. She has worked with Cancer patients for 22 years.
Diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2019, Dee has used her personal experience to raise awareness and promote testing within the young black community. She has supported several campaigns and has been featured in the UK Cosmopolitan.
Certified Trichologist, hair loss and scalp specialist, qualified from the International Association of Trichologists. Set up her own clinic, Caring for Hair, in London where she is now based.
Aspiring podcaster, content creator and motivational speaker helping young people of today learn the effects of cancer, understand themselves and how to navigate the world we live in.
Award winning social entrepreneur determined to eliminate healthcare inequality for black African and Caribbean people who faced cancer.
One of Prostate Cancer UK's top ambassadors, he is fronting the Stronger Knowing More campaign to promote PSA testing for black men. Errol also raises prostate cancer awareness as a Go Dad Run ambassador.
Professional copywriter who supports online black businesses. Founder of Black Breast Cancer, a resource site providing books, movies, documentaries, podcasts and testimonial links for people of African heritage impacted by breast cancer.
Health Improvement Specialist for Bowel Cancer at St George’s hospital. For over 7 years Lisa-Lyna has been raising awareness around the importance of people taking part in their Bowel Cancer Screening Tests.
Jeff was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018. Having recovered after a near-death experience, he advocates for more psychological and physical care for men – especially black men – after prostate cancer diagnosis.
Consultant urologist in Croydon and St George’s Hospitals. Qualified in 2012 after gaining the Royal College of Surgeons Fellowship, then pelvic cancer trained at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
If you would like to have a stall at the conference, please email: info@bmeforum.org
This conference offers a valuable opportunity for organisations to meet face-to-face with the community and network with other local organisations, in a space where you will have the time to talk through the services and support your organisation offers.
We will explore what happens to hair that has been affected by cancer treatment including looking at how it grows, what can happen during hair loss and how to manage this.
We will look at the profile of black women with breast cancer from a global, social and cultural perspective in order to think through how to engage with our doctors and what we can do for ourselves.
No Question is a silly question. This workshop will be open for everyone to ask questions to the Macmillan team, including finance, benefits and grants
We will briefly touch on how an early diagnosis is important and the screening process for this. We will also discuss local services and support available and highlight the benefits of men accessing these, once a diagnosis has been made.
During this session we will discuss what bowel cancer is, raise awareness of risk factors and the early signs/symptoms, which should prompt someone to book a GP appointment. We will also clarify the screening process, with particular emphasis on how to use a home testing kit.
We will look at what loss is and how we might experience it; we will also explore different types of loss. Everyone will have an opportunity to speak freely or ask questions about death, dying and loss in a safe confidential space.
We will explore what happens to hair that has been affected by cancer treatment including looking at how it grows, what can happen during hair loss and how to manage this.
We will look at the profile of black women with breast cancer from a global, social and cultural perspective in order to think through how to engage with our doctors and what we can do for ourselves.
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St Mary Conference Centre
70 Wellesley Road
Croydon, CR0 2AR
The following public transport lines have routes that pass near St Mary’s Catholic Church:
The venue does not offer parking. Parking is available five minutes away at the Whitgift Open Air Car Park. Its postcode is CR9 1AT.
To get in touch with us, email info@bmeforum.org or call 020 8684 3719.
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