Get Lippy! What you don‘t know about gynae cancer can hurt you

<p>Every day in the UK 58 people are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer. 21 will die.</p><p>Lack of awareness, late referrals and widespread stigma mean people are being denied life-saving diagnoses and treatments. That's why 12th May shall henceforth be known as Get Lippy day! A campaign by The Eve Appeal is determined to get us talking about gynaecological cancer. So in this quick-fix investigation from Media Storm, we meet medical professionals and patients with lessons that could save lives.</p><p>The episode is hosted by journalist Mathilda Mallinson (@mathildamall), and features Dr Aziza Sesay (@talkswithdrsesay), Lydia Brain (@lid_jar), Karen Hobbs (@karen_hobbs) and Dr Anita Mitra (@gynaegeek).</p><p>It was produced by Helena Wadia (@helenawadia) and Mathilda Mallinson. The music is by Samfire (@soundofsamfire).</p><p>Learn more: listen to Media Storm’s investigation into men and HPV. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iib7wHW9jy6GqVvABgHhr?si=yIhbA8ZLTaa3I1f3GqkVOA</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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