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Jo vs Cancer
Jo McKenzie-McLean’s life was turned upside down after a stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis. In this candid podcast, the mother-of-two joins friend and fellow journalist Colleen O’Hanlon to explore life with an incurable illness. Through tears and laughter, Jo shares her experience - from diagnosis to surgery and chemo; from the impact on self-identity and her loved ones to facing the future. Jo vs Cancer is a vulnerable yet powerful series of conversations that provides insights you’ll wish you had years ago.
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4.9 stars from 43 ratings
Everyone should listen to this
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“Jo’s bravery seem endless. As do the mistakes by the health professionals before her cancer was discovered. All the very best, Jo.
And as for those (sometimes strangers) who ask about her prognosis? Treat rudeness with rudeness and tell them to F#¥k off. Life is too short to tolerate fools. And...”Read full review »
MareeGallagher via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
12/06/22
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“You are incredible, Jo. Your humour is infectious and the “over sharing” is spot on. It is who you are and by doing this podcast you are giving others permission to be who they are on their own journey. I especially love your advice on how people can talk with those who have cancer. I am proud of...”Read full review »
xxxxxx you via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
11/29/22
Powerful
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“Arohanui Jo. Thanks for telling this very personal story.”
Highland Kiwi via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
11/24/22
Recent Episodes
This is the episode we never wanted to make. Battling cancer was the fight of Jo's life, but on July 25, she died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after staving off stage 4 cancer for more than two years. Determined to the last, she asked friend and colleague Colleen O'Hanlon to record...
Published 10/19/23
Published 10/19/23
In this special bonus episode, Jo and Colleen talk to two people who have become key to Jo's wellbeing since her diagnosis: her oncologist, Dr Chris Jackson, and Marie Wales, supportive care manager for the Cancer Society in Otago and Southland.
Chris shares general treatment tips and his views...
Published 12/15/22
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