In this second bonus episode of Jon Holmes Says The C-Word, Jon and series producer Laura Grimshaw share more listeners' stories that have been sent in to thecword@bbc.co.uk.In 2023, Jon Holmes was diagnosed with cancer – which came as a bit of

8. Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life

Aug 27th, 2024 28m 5s

In episode eight, Jon and his guests discuss love, hope, strength and the future – ongoing treatments, ongoing research, and the joy of being told you’re cancer free.In 2023, Jon Holmes was diagnosed with cancer – which came as a bit of a surpr

7. Pumps, Bags and Jabs

Aug 20th, 2024 28m 36s

In episode seven, Jon and his guests discuss side-effects, physio and recovery – including catheters, incontinence, stomas and pelvic floors, and self-administered injections and erections, and penis pumps (no, really).In 2023, Jon Holmes was d

6. Feeling Like Crap

Aug 13th, 2024 28m 37s

In episode six, Jon and his guests discuss follow up scans and treatment including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy and quite how crap they can make you feel.In 2023, Jon Holmes was diagnosed with cancer – which came as a bit of a

5. What Do My Insides Look Like?

Aug 6th, 2024 28m 10s

Jon and his guests discuss The Big Op – having the cancer cut out and your insides rearranged.In 2023, Jon Holmes was diagnosed with cancer – which came as a bit of a surprise because, quite frankly, he was far too busy for all of that nonsense

Bonus Episode 1: Listeners' Stories

Aug 2nd, 2024 39m 50s

In this first bonus episode of Jon Holmes Says The C-Word, Jon and series producer Laura share listeners' stories that have been sent in to thecword@bbc.co.uk.In 2023, Jon Holmes was diagnosed with cancer – which came as a bit of a surprise bec

4. Am I Now ‘That Cancer Guy’?

Jul 30th, 2024 28m 54s

In episode four, Jon and his guests discuss Going Public, telling family and friends, and perusing and ordering from the menu of treatment options.In 2023, Jon Holmes was diagnosed with cancer – which came as a bit of a surprise because, quite

3. Diagnosis: Cancer

Jul 23rd, 2024 28m 11s

In episode three, Jon and his guests discuss scans, biopsies and the awkward moment you’re told that you have cancer.In 2023, Jon Holmes was diagnosed with cancer – which came as a bit of a surprise because, quite frankly, he was far too busy f

2. Life, Death and Admin

Jul 16th, 2024 28m 16s

In episode two, Jon and his guests discuss being placed on the cancer conveyor belt – a hospital rollercoaster of appointments, results, worrying, and waiting… lots of waiting. In 2023, Jon Holmes was diagnosed with cancer – which came as a bi

1. You Might Feel a Bit of a Prick

Jul 9th, 2024 28m 23s

In episode one, Jon and his guests discuss What Made You Go To The Doctors In The First Place? as they talk symptoms, tests, the importance of catching it early, and a finger up the bum.In 2023, Jon Holmes was diagnosed with cancer – which came

Introducing Jon Holmes Says The C-Word

Jun 18th, 2024 6m 45s

In 2023, Jon Holmes was diagnosed with cancer - which came as a bit of a surprise because quite frankly he was far too busy for all of that nonsense. After a very odd, intense, unexpected, ridiculous year, Jon realised that men don't tend to ta

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