The Building Podcast with Mark Wakeford
Mark Wakeford is a Director of the National Federation of Builders, Strategy Director of the Global Solar Council and Chair of the West Midlands Solar Taskforce. He has run a large regional building contractor and now chairs Evoenergy, one of the UK's foremost renewable companies, bringing low carbon solutions to corporate Britain.
Mark talks to leading experts from across the construction sector to discuss issues facing the built environment. He explores various challenges with his guests, who offer solutions, information and ideas that listeners can apply to their own situations, be it in a company, on a project or studying at college.
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The Building Podcast with Mark Wakeford
Testicular Cancer – Something that we all need to know about
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The Building Podcast is doing something different for its listeners and publicising one of those cancers that affects young men in their prime. They will be making their way in life and think that they do not have time to stop and think about their health or the implications of illness! Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged between 20 and 39, but is it highly treatable provided that you catch it early! Caught early, all most all make a full recovery.
Elliott Turner is one of those men with a successful career, young family and who looks after his health, exercising regularly and eating carefully. Listen to his journey from discovery through treatment to cure from testicular cancer. Listen to beat the myths surrounding this male only cancer and hear about the support that is readily available to those who are worried and come forward to get checked out.
Elliott is pragmatic and honest about the challenges of being really ill, when he had never been ill in his life, about the pressure on his fiancée and young children and the ready support from friends and family. He talks about the amazing people and support that he has received from our National Health Service and the way that his brush with cancer has changed his outlook on life.
Elliott’s message – Testicular cancer can get any man, even if you are fit, healthy and look after yourself. Check yourself regularly and if you have any concerns or strange symptoms anywhere on your body, then get yourself checked out! The UK has a free at the point of use health service – Use IT, that is what it is there for! If you are unlucky, then do not panic! It might be tough, but you will likely come through emotionally stronger and a lot wiser!