E198: Juliet Uzoma Aguwa - Breast Cancer From Weakness to Power

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, uncertainty, faith and spirituality, death and dying.Episode 198: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series(Part66)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Juliet Uzoma Aguwa, known as Juliet-U, is an actress, author, and breast cancer survivor whose story embodies courage and rebirth. After surviving Stage 3C breast cancer, she turned her pain into purpose through her inspiring memoir, Flowers of Courage. Blending her background in acting, healthcare, and advocacy, Juliet uses her voice to empower women and bridge the gap in cancer awareness between Africa and the Western world. Her message of hope, healing, and faith continues to inspire audiences globally through her platform, Juliet-U: Bravefaith.This episode is a deep dive into Juliet’s inspirational journey through her cancer pathway from diagnosis to post-treatment, her advocacy work and how she bridges the gap in cancer awareness between the African and Western World.CPD Reflection Points:reflect on Juliet’s pathway. Reflect on your current understanding of patient-centred care, particularly in global majority communities.consider your own views on faith and spirituality, and how you might support people living with and beyond cancer to navigate their own faith and spirituality.what practical steps can you take within your professional practice to help bridge gaps in cancer awareness, early detection, or support between African and Western healthcare contexts, as highlighted in this episode?watch Juliet’s video on top tips for breast cancer awareness.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Flowers of CourageJuliet’s Journey on Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer FoundationBreast Cancer Now - Signs and SymptomsCoppaFeel Self-CheckResearch links from the Episode:Understanding Narrative Effects: The Impact of Breast Cancer Survivor Stories on Message Processing, Attitudes, and Beliefs Among African American WomenRandomized controlled trial of a breast cancer Survivor Stories intervention for African American womenExploring grassroots feedback about cancer challenges in South Africa: a discussion of themes derived from content thematic analysis of 316 photo-narrativesIntersectionality Impacts Survivorship: Identity-Informed Recommendations to Improve the Quality of Life of African American Breast Cancer Survivors in Health Promotion ProgrammingSocio-cultural beliefs and perceptions influencing diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer among women in Ghana: a systematic reviewNigeria Specific:Willingness to Implement Narrative Communication Interventions: Mixed Methods Study Among Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, NigeriaThe Lived Experience of Suffering by Nigerian Female Breast Cancer Survivors: A Phenomenological PerspectiveHow do Nigerian women construct the patterns of the meaning of their experiences and identities as breast cancer survivors? Illuminating Newman’s theory of health as expanding consciousnessSocial capital in the management of breast cancer in Lagos, NigeriaBreast Cancer Survivorship in Nigeria: The Experience of Survivors and Need for Development of Supportive Care, Nigeria & UKRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing. You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context. Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.