You, Me and the Big C: Putting the can in cancer Podcast
The coolest club you never want to be a part of鈥�
The team on the You, Me & the Big C podcast are your BFF鈥檚, your sisters, brothers, fathers and mothers.
A candid look at cancer, with Steve Bland, Deborah James and Lauren Mahon. Founded by Rachael Bland.
Episodes to download
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About Cancer and Creativity
Tue 30 Apr 2024
Rosa Hesmondhalgh explores how to stay creative when living with a cancer diagnosis.
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About The Cost Of Cancer
Thu 28 Mar 2024
Lauren Mahon hosts this legacy episode discussing the cost of having cancer
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About Single Parents Going Through Cancer
Thu 29 Feb 2024
Steve Bland returns to host this legacy episode discussing cancer and single parents.
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About The Today Podcast on Cancer
Thu 15 Feb 2024
A special Today Podcast with Amol and Nick on why it's important to talk about cancer.
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About Cancer and Homelessness
Tue 30 Jan 2024
Lauren Mahon returns to host this legacy episode discussing cancer and homelessness.
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About Your Cancer Staff
Thu 30 Nov 2023
Chris Latchem makes an emotional return to the hospital that saved his life.
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About Cancer And Diversity
Thu 26 Oct 2023
Eloise Wynter and Lizzi Amartay discuss diversity in cancer.
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About Losing A Parent
Thu 28 Sep 2023
Tony Livesey explores the impact & help offered to kids after losing a parent to cancer.
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About The Legacy Podcasts
Sun 24 Sep 2023
Lauren Mahon reveals plan for the next series of the 'You, Me and the Big C' podcasts.
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About Bowelbabe In Her Own Words
Mon 17 Apr 2023
Lights, camera, reaction! Thoughts from the #YouMeBigC team on the Deborah documentary.
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About The Last Five Years
Wed 8 Mar 2023
Lauren, Steve, Mike and Al get together to reflect on the fifth anniversary of #YouMeBigC
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The Live Show
Sun 29 Jan 2023
Deborah James' family and very special guests celebrate the impact and legacy of the pod.
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About The Big Announcements
Mon 19 Dec 2022
Lauren Mahon and Steve Bland get together for a long awaited catch up.
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About Our Debs
Wed 6 Jul 2022
The #YouMeBigC team recount precious memories of their friend, Dame Deborah James.
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5 Live's tribute to Dame Deborah James
Wed 29 Jun 2022
Celebrating the life of You, Me & The Big C broadcaster Dame Deborah James.
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Deborah James' Last Dance
Tue 10 May 2022
As Deborah James stops active treatment, she catches up with Producer Mike one last time.
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About Where Debs Is At Right Now & Saying Goodbye
Thu 10 Mar 2022
The #YouMeBigC team are back together and hear what Debs' immediate future looks like.
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About When Debs Thought She Was Going Home
Thu 24 Feb 2022
After weeks in hospital Deborah is told she can go home, but not without another hurdle.
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About The Days In Hospital
Thu 17 Feb 2022
Deborah is joined by Lauren as they go through some of recordings she made in hospital.
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About Debs' Near Death Experience
Thu 10 Feb 2022
Deborah's voice notes from her serious medical emergency.
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About Debs' Current Situation
Thu 6 Jan 2022
The team are back together and Deborah updates Lauren + Steve on her latest developments.
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About Debs Recording Live From The Chemo Chair
Thu 22 Jul 2021
Steve and Lauren check in with Deborah from her hospital chemo chair.
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About Getting Men Talking
Thu 15 Jul 2021
Steve Bland talks to Joe Bellman, Danny de Brabander and grief expert Jenni Thomas OBE.
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About Hitting Rock Bottom
Thu 8 Jul 2021
Deborah James is joined by fellow stage four鈥檈rs Emma Campbell and Darren Roberts.
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About Deborah鈥檚 13th Operation
Thu 1 Jul 2021
Debs speaks with the team about the latest changes in her cancer and the complications.
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About The Fear Of Recurrence
Thu 24 Jun 2021
Lauren sits down with her mum, Tina, who is 31 years on from her own cancer diagnosis.
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About Nightbirde, Homework and Speculums
Thu 17 Jun 2021
Debs, Lauren and Steve are back together to talk headlines, geeks and share your stories.
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About Intimacy and Sex After Treatment
Thu 10 Jun 2021
Lauren is joined by relationship psychotherapist Miranda Christophers to answer your Qs.
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About Deborah and the Organoid
Thu 3 Jun 2021
The team get an update on Debs' latest, discover what organoids are + discuss Motherland.
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About Love, Grief and Cancer
Thu 27 May 2021
The difficulties of finding love again and facing an uncertain future with loved ones.
Top 5 cancer myths
The You, Me and the Big C team bust some of the myths about cancer.
The dos and don'ts when speaking to someone with cancer
The #youmebigc team discuss how best to talk to someone following their cancer diagnosis.
Information and Support
A list of organisations that provide support and advice for those affected by cancer.
