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>The Marvyn Harrison Podcast: culture, identity and fatherhood, hosted by the founder of Dope Black Dads.</p><br><p>Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarvynHarrison</p><p>Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-marvyn-harrison-podcast/id1456522027</p><p>Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cIh6ejnk3lUUVhqSKzPUS</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvynharrisonpodcast</p><p>Partnerships and sponsorship: marvyn@belovd.agency</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>