Asian Star Radio

Macmillan Cancer Support are working with Asian Star Radio in Slough to raise awareness of support available for people with cancer and their families.

Asian Star Radio

Macmillan Cancer Support are working with Asian Star Radio in Slough to raise awareness of support available for people with cancer and their families.

Cancer support in your community

If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, we're here to help. You may be overwhelmed by the number of thoughts and questions you have about cancer, questions both big and small, one leading to another. At Macmillan Cancer Support we do whatever it takes to support you right now.

Asian Star Radio episodes

Our partners at Asian Star Radio in Slough have been interviewing experts on cancer – from doctors and nurses to patients – to get people talking more about diagnosis, treatment and more. 

Here are links where you can listen back to the episodes.

 
The number one.

Episode one

In episode one, Asian Star Radio host Sbba talks to Jess, the Macmillan Information and Support Centre Manager in Slough about the different ways Macmillan can support people from south Asian communities.

The number two.

Episode two

In episode two, Sbba has Dr Lalitha Iyer, Chief Medical Officer at Frimley Health, in the studio to tackle the misconceptions some communities have about cancer.
The number three.

Episode three

In episode three, Bep, a three-time ‘cancer thriver’ tells Sbba about her experience of dealing with cancer as an Indian woman and how she’s determined to break some of the taboos around cancer.

The number four.

Episode four

In episode four, Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist Baldeep explains all the ways nurses can help people through their cancer journey using her 19 years of experience supporting people with cancer, and busts the myth that cancer is always a death sentence.

The number five.

Episode five

In episode five, Sbba gets deep into conversation with Jilby, a Macmillan Counsellor, about the importance of talking with our loved ones, friends and healthcare professionals when it comes to our emotions and cancer.

The number six written in black as a digit on a green circle.

Episode six

In episode six, cancer survivor Samina reveals how support groups can help us be more resilient, and how speaking to other south Asian women with breast cancer helped her find her way through.

“I want to normalise the conversation within South Asian communities.” Sbba's story

A south Asian lady with brown hair with a sign supporting people with cancer .

Sbba was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2022. Since her diagnosis, she has been raising awareness to ensure women and people of colour have access to relevant information about cancer.

Sbba said: “I am putting my life changes to good use by raising awareness on ovarian cancer and trying to shatter taboos around cancer and in particular gynaecological cancers. I am sharing my story as I want to increase the visibility of South Asian faces and voices.”

Read Sbba's story.

Get support when you need it

Find out how we can support you and get information about different cancer types. 
A woman and young boy sit on the floor against a radiator and look at a mobile phone together.
Support from Macmillan

We know cancer can affect you physically, emotionally and financially. We're here to help. 

Online Community

Talk to people affected by the same cancer, share your experiences, and ask an expert your questions.

Woman sitting in an arm chair holding a mug and looking away from the camera.
Cancer types A to Z

Find out about the different types of cancer, including symptoms, tests and treatment.

Treatment & drugs A to Z

Read more about different cancer treatments and drugs, and get help with treatment decisions.

Find information and support

Other ways we can support you

We’re here to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can, find out about other support to help you feel empowered and heard
Questions to ask your healthcare team
We have some suggestions about the types of questions you could ask your healthcare team to help you make treatment decisions.
Two people sitting on a bench. One has their back to the camera, the other is looking at them and smiling.Two people sitting on a bench. One has their back to the camera, the other is looking at them and smiling.
Raising your voice toolkit

Everyone should get the very best cancer care and treatment, no matter what. If you’re worried about the care you’re receiving, or feel you’re being treated unfairly, we can help.

A photo of a woman looking up at a man and smiling. He is out of focus and most of his face is out of shot.A photo of a woman looking up at a man and smiling. He is out of focus and most of his face is out of shot.
Supporting someone with cancer
If your partner, family member, friend or colleague has cancer, we are here to help you with the practical, emotional and financial impacts of supporting someone with cancer.

Talk to someone on the phone

The Macmillan Support Line offers free, confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you need to talk, we'll listen.

 

A woman taking a call on the Macmillan Support Line
Call us on 0808 808 00 00
Our Support Line is open 8am to 8pm seven days a week. You can speak to the Macmillan Support Line team in your language. We have an interpreter service. Call 0808 808 00 00 and tell us, in English, the language you need. 

Cancer information and help in your language

We produce a range of cancer information translated into different languages.
This includes information about different cancer types, living with cancer, and the different treatments.

বাংলা - Bengali
আমাদের ক্যান্সার সহায়তার পরিষেবাগুলি খুঁজে পান আর আপনার ভাষায় বিনামূল্যে তথ্য পান।
જરાતી – Gujarati
તમારી ભાષામાં અમારી કેન્સર સપોર્ટ સેવાઓ શોધો અને મફત માહિતી મેળવો.
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ – Punjabi
ਸਾਡੀਆਂ ਕੈਂਸਰ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਲੱਭੋ ਅਤੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰੋ।
اردو – Urdu
More translated information in other languages

How we can help

Call us on 0808 808 00 00
8am to 8pm. It's free to call from landlines and mobiles within the UK.
Email us
Get in touch via this form
Chat online
Every day 8am - 8pm.
Just diagnosed?
Sign up for trusted information by email. We'll send you regular emails to support you through diagnosis and beyond.
Sign up for our monthly emails
Do you have cancer or are you supporting someone who has? Fill in our form to receive monthly emails with information, news and updates to help you.
Online Community

Chat online anonymously to others who understand what you are going through. Our community is available 24/7 and has dedicated forums where you can get advice and ask our experts.
Get help