You, Me and the Big C: Putting the can in cancer

BBC Radio 5 Live

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HEALTH & FITNESS

The coolest club you never want to be a part of… The team on the You, Me & the Big C podcast are your BFF’s, your sisters, brothers, fathers and mothers. A candid look at cancer, with Steve Bland, Deborah James and Lauren Mahon. Founded by Rachael Bland.

30/04/2024

About Cancer and Creativity

Actor and writer, Rosa Hesmondhalgh hosts this legacy episode discussing cancer and the creative arts, and how to remain creative when living with cancer. Rosa is joined in the studio by Britain's Got Talent finalist and stand-up comedian, Allan Finnegan, writer of 'FUFC' and member of the New Anthem Theatre Group, Mark Jackson, and Nottingham based artist, Carole Ellis. The episode begins with an extract from Rosa's award-winning one-woman show Madame Ovary, which she wrote about her experience with ovarian cancer. Please be advised that this episode contains some strong language

54 min
28/03/2024

About The Cost Of Cancer

Lauren Mahon hosts this legacy episode discussing the cost of having cancer. She speaks with 77-year-old Helen van Bueren who is living alone in Nottingham and is struggling to heat her home, and Sarah Mills, who explains how difficult it has been to be self employed following her cancer diagnosis. Lauren is then joined in studio with Marie Curie's public policy advisor, Rini Jones, and Macmillan advisor, Christopher Jones to answer your questions about cancer and the cost of living crisis.

57 min
29/02/2024

About Single Parents Going Through Cancer

Steve Bland returns to host this legacy episode discussing cancer and single parents. Steve is joined in the studio by Sophie Blake, who is living with Stage 4 Breast Cancer and is single parent to 16-year-old Maya, Ryan Mahon who lost his wife during the pandemic, and is now single parent to Lola and Pixie, and 22-year-old Sophie White, single mother to a nearly 2 year old, Remi. Sophie suffered a seizure in June 2023, and within weeks was diagnosed with glioblastoma and told she had just 12 to 18 months to live. Steve, Ryan, and the Sophie's discuss the challenges and rewards surrounding being a single parent affected by cancer.

50 min
15/02/2024

About The Today Podcast on Cancer

We wanted to share this podcast with you. In the week in which King Charles III shared his cancer diagnosis, Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson asked why it’s important to talk about cancer. Stephen Fry talks about his own diagnosis of an aggressive prostate cancer and we also hear from Paralympian Erin Kennedy, the BBC’s international editor Jeremy Bowen, broadcaster Edward Stourton and from Steve Bland whose partner, the ‘You, Me and the Big C’ host Rachael Bland, died of cancer in 2018. Nick also talks to Amol about his own experience of cancer and they speak to Professor Pat Price, one of the country’s leading oncologists, about why survival rates in the UK are lower than other countries. Details of help and support with cancer are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

56 min
30/01/2024

About Cancer and Homelessness

Lauren Mahon returns to host this legacy episode discussing cancer and homelessness. Lauren travels to Burnley to meet with Pastor Mick from The Church on the Street, and Thomas Linford, who after years of homelessness and a liver cancer diagnosis is currently residing in Palace House Care home in Burnley. We hear from Advanced Nurse Practitioner Sheilagh Armstrong at The Wellspring, Stockport who work with those who are homeless or at the risk of losing their home. Manager of The Wellspring, Alex Knight and Project Worker, Paul Cornwall also join Lauren in the studio.

50 min
30/11/2023

About Your Cancer Staff

Presenter and broadcaster, Chris Latchem makes an emotional return to the hospital that saved his life to talk to the staff that got him through it, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. From Sarah on reception, to John in haematology, Denise and Tracy in the blood room, and honorary consultant, Tim, we learn all about the roles, lives, and emotions of the staff who care for us. Towards the end, we also discover who's looking after the staff themselves. Don't forget, you can get in touch by using the #youmebigc across all forms of social media - spread the word and share the positive support.

40 min
26/10/2023

About Cancer And Diversity

After meeting during their treatment for breast cancer, Eloise Wynter and Lizzi Amartay host the second episode of this legacy series of podcasts, this time discussing diversity in cancer. Eloise and Lizzi are joined by founder of Black Women Rising, Leanne Pero, and director of Equality and Diversity UK, Alyson Malach. The conversation ranges from hair loss, chemotherapy and family, to community, beliefs and religion. Don't forget, you can get in touch by using the #youmebigc across all forms of social media - spread the word and share the positive support.

51 min
28/09/2023

About Losing A Parent

Good friend of the podcast, Tony Livesey hosts the first episode of this brand new series looking into the issues around losing a parent to cancer when you're young. He speaks to one of his oldest friends Dave for the first time about how they both felt when one of their parents died of cancer when they were boys. He meets Zara who lost her Mum a few years ago when she was just 13 and speaks to her father Gaz, Tony then speaks to the team at Pendleside Hospice family support who have been helping Zara's family and Stevie Goulding from Young Minds. To find out what help and advice is on offer for youngsters today. Don't forget, you can get in touch by using the #youmebigc across all forms of social media - spread the word and share the positive support.

53 min

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Hope

10/08/2024

heaking25

Along with the apathy, grief and uncertainty this podcast was the hope I needed to get out of bed today. Thank you for the hope ❤️
5 years of preparation

31/03/2023

shinposan

On the week the final episode aired I received my own diagnosis after routinely checking my body as we are continuously reminded to do. I had already listened to every episode starting from when it first aired so I feel like I have done the best preparation possible for my own situation including getting an early diagnosis. Most importantly, I am starting with the right attitude and of course, Rebellious Hope. This podcast is the gift that keeps on giving.
Loving the podcast from across the seas

09/03/2023

Western Australia Perth

Five years ago this week I started that journey of cancer. No one ever wanted to come across. I heard about your podcast from my therapist helping me at the time of my diagnosis of breast cancer at the age of 38. The podcast has helped my in many way I’d never be able to explain and I am eternally grateful. A year and a half into my treatment, I applied to university bachelor of nursing. This week is a very big week, realising what has happened over the last five years, as I now start a new journey as a registered nurse in Australia. So thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️
Awesome

17/04/2020

Lesley Bainbridge

I live in Sydney ,I haven’t had cancer but my Mum has : she and we are some the lucky ones in that she has enjoyed great health for 15 years since her metastatic breast cancer . I find your podcast nothing short of awesome as we Aussies like to say . When Rachel announced her worst news and died I felt incredibly sad for you all but especially Steve , Freddie and Rachels Mum . Your honesty about that experience , your relationship with cancer and all that goes with it; how you invite us with you on this seemingly terrible , tragic but also positive emotional roller coaster with you .I wish Rachel were still here .I loved her voice , professionalism , emotional maturity and admired her strength . Sadly she isn’t but I’m so glad you are , Steve . All three of you provide so much to all of us listeners . You talk about your inner thoughts and feelings and there is nothing more human than that .Its what helps us connect to each other and reminds that suffering is universal. I wish all of you oceans of the best . LB . Sydney, Australia.

The coolest club you never want to be a part of… The team on the You, Me & the Big C podcast are your BFF’s, your sisters, brothers, fathers and mothers. A candid look at cancer, with Steve Bland, Deborah James and Lauren Mahon. Founded by Rachael Bland.