Johnny Nelson MBE: "My Dad Ignored The Symptoms"

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<p>In this deeply moving episode of <em>DopeBlackDads</em>, we sit down with former world champion boxer <strong>Johnny Nelson</strong> and NHS GP <strong>Dr. Aziza Sesay</strong> to talk about something bigger than sport or titles — <strong>life, loss, and the power of early cancer detection</strong>.</p><p>Johnny shares the emotional story of how his father missed the signs of cancer, and how that experience shaped his own approach to health. Dr. Aziza offers vital insights into why <strong>Black communities are at higher risk</strong>, how fear and stigma delay diagnosis, and the symptoms we should never ignore.</p><p>This conversation is more than informative — it’s personal, practical, and potentially life-saving.</p><p>👉 <strong>Visit </strong><a href="https://nhs.uk/cancersymptoms" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>nhs.uk/cancersymptoms</strong></a> for more information.</p><p>Welcome to <strong>The Marvyn Harrison Podcast</strong> — a story-driven conversation exploring identity, fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, culture, politics, sport, and modern life.</p><p>In each episode, Marvyn Harrison sits down with leading thinkers, creatives, athletes, policymakers, and cultural voices to unpack the defining moments that shaped them. Through image prompts, structured storytelling, and revealing game segments, guests explore pivotal memories, career turning points, personal struggles, and the beliefs that guide their decisions today.</p><p>Expect honest discussions on mental health, family dynamics, leadership, equity, ambition, resilience, and the realities of navigating success in Britain and beyond.</p><p>This is a podcast about clarity, where lived experience meets sharp cultural insight.</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>