Podcast appearances and mentions of peter dickens

Earlier this week news broke of former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis, and that he hadn't had a prostate cancer check for more than a decade. Peter Dickens, CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ, calls in to stress the importance of regular screening.

Research shows older men aren't talking about their health - leaving themselves vulnerable to serious illness. The findings are revealed in a Prostate Cancer Foundation New Zealand survey of more than 500 people aged over 40. Chief executive Peter Dickens spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Prostate cancer campaigners are calling for a trial screening programme to be implemented as a first step towards curbing the 700 deaths a year from the disease. Over 4000 men are diagnosed each year with prostate cancer. Hamilton nurse Kristine Hayward's husband Bruce died from prostate cancer nearly four years ago, aged 66. She's gathered over 30 thousand signatures on a petition presented to parliament last month. Bruce, who was also a registered nurse, had regular medical check-ups with his GP which included prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests. These showed that his levels were rising - a key warning sign - but by the time he was referred to a specialist his cancer had spread and could not be treated. Kristine Hayward says current testing is unfunded, disorganised and inequitable, allowing too many men to die and the petition calls for a trial screening programme. Kathryn also speaks with Peter Dickens, Chief Executive of the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

 Pharmac's funding of life saving cancer drugs has recently been called into question. This is in light of an article The Herald recently ran about Paul Cherry, a Bay Of Plenty man who endures a costly battle with prostate cancer. Joining us is Prostate Cancer Foundation New Zealand CEO Peter Dickens. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Men over 50 are forced to wait too long for prostate cancer to be picked up and then treated - according advocacy and support group, Prostate Cancer Foundation. About 650 New Zealand men die of prostate cancer every year. The Foundation says due to Covid there has been a decline in GP visits, and therefore detection of early signs. Its Chief Executive, Peter Dickens, tells Kathryn Ryan, once prostate cancer has been detected, it can take months for a referral to a urologist, further months for a biopsy and more waiting for any curative treatment such as a prostatectomy. Kathryn also speaks with prostate cancer survivor Conor English, who says men ought to treat their bodies like their cars, and get an annual WOF.

Peter Dickens, from Music Helps, joins us in studio to chat about the annual NZ Music T-Shirt day, the day where we all get to celebrate our favourite merch from NZ artists. Peter chats to Rachel about the importance of the day this year, and how you can help your favourite bands. Plenty of time to do your laundry before tomorrow.

Today on your bFM Breakfast: You could be mistaken for thinking this was a round of bingo but we're definitely awake now; David Slack joins us for a coffee and a chinwag about politics; Peter Dickens is in the studio to remind us about NZ Music T-shirt Day tomorrow; Baby Zionov has a new track out and is ready for her zoom club night; Leaping Tiger chats to us about having gigs again ahead of playing tonight; and Programme Director, Sarah, gives us three new tracks to sink our teeth into. 

Artists and performers who're struggling emotionally during COVID-19 now have access to a counselling service that up until now has been focused on helping our music industry. MusicHelps is extending its services to the broader arts community because of the unprecedented impact that COVID-19 has had on the performing arts. Lynn talks to Peter Dickens, the General Manager of MusicHelps.

Gary Nelson and Peter Dickens discuss leading in disorienting times. The GlobalChurch Project podcast episode 78.Gary Nelson is a published author, dynamic speaker, and recognized Christian leader in Canada and around the world. In 2010, he began his term as the 12th President and Vice Chancellor of Tyndale University College and Seminary in Canada.Prior to becoming president of Tyndale, Gary Nelson served for 10 years as General Secretary of Canadian Baptist Ministries. During those years, the Canadian Baptists experienced striking growth, expanding the organization’s global impact in the areas of leadership development, theological education, sustainable community development, and the development of key educational resources for congregations across Canada.Peter Dickens held a PhD in Leadership and Change from Antioch University in Ohio with a focus in strategic change in complex, adaptive social systems. He was a successful entrepreneur, business leader, and greatly beloved member of the Tyndale University College and Seminary community.A church and theological leader, Peter Dickens was passionate about using his experience and knowledge to prepare the next generation of leaders to thrive in the rapidly-changing 21st century landscape. A proponent of complexity theory and servant leadership, Peter inspired many students to abandon common stereotypes and develop their ability to lead “subtly and quietly, from a place of confidence”.Together, Gary Nelson and Peter Dickens wrote “Leading in Disorienting Times: Navigating Church and Organizational Change.”

Having started in radio and programme production, including a number of iconic music radio initiatives for NZ on Air, industry insider Peter Dickens went on to become the general manager for The New Zealand Music Foundation. In 2016 The New Zealand Music Foundation conducted their first ‘Wellbeing Survey’ to try and further understand the extent of the mental health issues in the entertainment industry. This is a subject that’s close to our hearts and in this conversation we attempt to unwrap the problem. http://www.nzmusicfoundation.org.nz

Spinoff Music editor Henry Oliver talks to Peter Dickens and Matt Paul about mental health issues in New Zealand music and a mental health benefit show on in Auckland tonight. Either download (right click to save), subscribe through iTunes, RSS, your fave podcast client, or have a listen below. Mind Games a two-venue show to raise funds for The Mental Health Foundation and increase awareness about mental health in New Zealand is on tonight, 9 June across both venues at Whammy Bar on Karangahape Rd, Auckland.