E141: Sbba Siddique - Ovarian Cancer and Keeping Faith

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sbba Siddique as part of the living with and beyond cancer series (part 38).

Discussion about Sbba’s cancer diagnosis, faith and how she helps others raise awareness within the South Asian community.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on Sbba’s experience of a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

2) read and explore the Safeena Muslim Cancer Support Network information: https://www.safeena.org.uk/. 

3) consider how you can improve your practice to support people who practice Islam.

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Links from podcast:

Macmillan Cancer Support and Asian Star Radio: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/asian-star-radio

Sbba’s news articles:

https://metro.co.uk/2024/03/28/asked-no-shame-posting-cancer-diagnosis-20514977/

https://www.easterneye.biz/sbba-siddique-cancer-survivor/

What is a health inequality: https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/equality/equality-hub/national-healthcare-inequalities-improvement-programme/what-are-healthcare-inequalities/

Ethnic disparities in mortality: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-report-of-the-commission-on-race-and-ethnic-disparities-supporting-research/ethnic-disparities-in-the-major-causes-of-mortality-and-their-risk-factors-by-dr-raghib-ali-et-al

Safeena Muslim Cancer Support Network: https://www.safeena.org.uk/ 

The Role of Islamic Beliefs in Facilitating Acceptance of Cancer Diagnosis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10530149/

Developing cultural competency: https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/en/partners/academy-courses/management-and-leadership-courses/developing-cultural-competence-for-leaders

Developing cultural competency: https://heeoe.hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/cult_comp_psu.pdf 

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