The Live It Up Podcast

Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF)
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THE LIVE IT UP PODCAST is a podcast on lessons, life, and survivorship with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). In Uganda, according to the 2014 NCD survey, 33% of annual deaths are attributed to the five leading NCDs; cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, Chronic Respiratory Diseases, and Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Season 1 of The Live It Up Podcast will focus on cancer fight as we shall be hearing from different stakeholders (guests). For collaborating, funding and donations you can reach out via info@uccfug.org.

Episodes

  1. 01/04/2022

    Role of Arts in Cancer Care

    In the season finale; Carol Kagezi, a media Producer & cultural practitioner along Trevor Mukholi, cultural producer & art curator join Brandy to discuss the Essence of Arts in Healing and use of talents in improving & supporting cancer care. May you enjoy and thank you for being a great listener all season long! For collaborating, sponsorship, funding and donations you can reach out via info@uccfug.org Connect with Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF) Twitter: @UCCFCare_3C Facbook: UCCF Web: www.uccfug.org

    55 min

  2. 12/28/2021

    Nursing in Cancer Care

    Nurses are the warm bridge between patients,doctors and caretakers. Join in and listen to Nurse Suzan Nabakooza, a Senior Assistant Nursing Officer with the Children’s Ward at Uganda Cancer Institute as shares the ‘ups and downs’ of walking the treatment journey with the childhood cancer patients, their doctors and caretakers. For collaborating, sponsorship, funding and donations you can reach out via info@uccfug.org Connect with Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF) Twitter: @UCCFCare_3C Facbook: UCCF Web: www.uccfug.org

    55 min

  3. 12/21/2021

    Cancer survivorship with Dr. Catherine Promise Biira

    Brandy is Joined by Dr. Catherine Promise Biira (PhD) who shares her story of thriving, healing, hopes and dream amidst her battling Breast Cancer. May you be inspired, learn a thing or two and enjoy listening while at it! For collaborating, sponsorship, funding and donations you can reach out via info@uccfug.org Connect with Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF) Twitter: @UCCFCare_3C Facbook: UCCF Web: www.uccfug.org

    45 min

  4. 12/07/2021

    Childhood Cancer Treatment, care and management in Uganda

    On Episode 7, Ms. Brandy Valentine hosts Dr. Joyce Balagadde Kambugu Consultant and Head of Pediatric Oncology at Uganda Cancer Institute who talks about Childhood cancer in Uganda. For collaborating, sponsorship, funding and donations you can reach out via info@uccfug.org Connect with Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF) Twitter: @UCCFCare_3C Facbook: UCCF Web: www.uccfug.org

    1h 4m

  5. 11/29/2021

    Pediatric Oncology Pharmacy Learned.

    Dr. Shauna Georgia Arao Walks us through her great joy and passion of unearthing and tailoring a Pediatric Oncology Pharmacy path in Uganda- from children’s chemotherapy dose preparation and safety checks, to educating patients about side effects and to drug development research. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did prepping it for you!🤩🎊 For collaborating, sponsorship, funding and donations you can reach out via info@uccfug.org Connect with Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF) Twitter: @UCCFCare_3C Facbook: UCCF Web: www.uccfug.org

    39 min

  6. 11/22/2021

    Children caring about Cancer

    Brandy is joined by vibrant club members of the 3C ( Children Caring about Cancer)program; Alvin Edimu from Namilyango College from and Chloe Nattabi from Mt. St. Mary’s Namagunga. A fun and fruitful discussion on the great efforts of young people to fight cancer through creating awareness and supporting childhood Cancer patients awaits! For collaborating, sponsorship, funding and donations you can reach out via info@uccfug.org Connect with Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF) Twitter: @UCCFCare_3C Facbook: UCCF Web: www.uccfug.org

    26 min

  7. 11/16/2021

    Cancer Treatments and Drug Trials

    Dr. Fadhil Geriga a pediatric oncologist at Uganda Cancer Institute joins Brandy to discuss cancer treatment process, drug trials, availablity and affordability for all in relation to the different types of cancers and patients. For collaborating, sponsorship, funding and donations you can reach out via info@uccfug.org Connect with Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF) Twitter: @UCCFCare_3C Facbook: UCCF Web: www.uccfug.org

    22 min

  8. 11/09/2021

    Civil Society’s Role in Cancer Care Explained

    Ms. Brandy Azeirwe Valentine (@ValentineBrandy) is joined by Dr. Paul Ebusu the Executive Director of Uganda Cancer Society talks the role of Civil Society in cancer fight. Season 1 of The Live It Up Podcast will focus on cancer fight as we shall be hearing from different stakeholders (guests) throughout the season. For collaborating, sponsorship, funding and donations you can reach out via info@uccfug.org Connect with Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF) Twitter: @UCCFCare_3C Facbook: UCCF Web: www.uccfug.org

    24 min

  9. 11/02/2021

    Defining Cancer and beyond

    Ms. Brandy Azeirwe Valentine (@BrandyValentine) joined by Dr. Noleb Mugisha, to explore what cancer is, the risk factors and control, along treatment of a cancer patient. We also learn preventive measures and how we can support each other. Season 1 of The Live It Up Podcast will focus on cancer fight as we shall be hearing from different stakeholders (guests) throughout the season. For collaborating, sponsorship, funding and donations you can reach out via info@uccfug.org Connect with Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF) Twitter: @UCCFCare_3C Facbook: UCCF Web: www.uccfug.org

    40 min
  10. The Intro

    10/25/2021

    The Intro

    On episode 01 of the Live It Up Podcast, the host, Ms. Brandy Azeirwe Valentine (@BrandyValentine) talks to the programs director & team leader at Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF) Mr. Moses Echodu (@mechodu) about the role of UCCF and his cancer survivorship. THE LIVE IT UP PODCAST  is a podcast on lessons, life, and survivorship with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). In Uganda, according to the 2014 NCD survey, 33% of annual deaths are attributed to the five leading NCDs; cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, Chronic Respiratory Diseases, and Mental Health and Substance Abuse. NCDs kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally. (According to the World Health Organization, WHO) Season 1 of The Live It Up Podcast will focus on cancer fight as we shall be hearing from different stakeholders (guests) throughout the season. For collaborating, funding and donations you can reach out via info@uccfug.org Connect with Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF) Twitter: @UCCFCare_3C Facbook: UCCF Web: www.uccfug.org

    32 min
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About

THE LIVE IT UP PODCAST is a podcast on lessons, life, and survivorship with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). In Uganda, according to the 2014 NCD survey, 33% of annual deaths are attributed to the five leading NCDs; cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, Chronic Respiratory Diseases, and Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Season 1 of The Live It Up Podcast will focus on cancer fight as we shall be hearing from different stakeholders (guests). For collaborating, funding and donations you can reach out via info@uccfug.org.

Information

  • Creator
    Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF)
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF)
  • Show Website
    The Live It Up Podcast