Lights, camera, reaction! The #YouMeBigC team share their thoughts on the extraordinary documentary about Dame Debs.'Deborah James: Bowelbabe in her own words' is available now on BBC iPlayer and airs at 21:00, 17th April 2023 on BBC Two. Lauren Mahon, Steve Bland and producers Mike Holt and Al Entwistle got a sneak preview. They catch-up to find out more about how it was put together with executive producer Lucie Kon, director Sara Hardy and film editor Gwyn Jones. On the night of the premiere, they spoke to friends and family, including Deborah's mum and dad, Heather and Alistair, former pod guests, Jay McLaughlin and Emma Campbell, plus some of Debs' closest friends. Don't forget to use #YouMeBigC across all forms of social media - spread the word, share the positive support and tell us about your thoughts on the film, which is available now on the BBC iPlayer…. Just search for 'Deborah James Bowelbabe In Her Own Words'

Lights, camera, reaction! The #YouMeBigC team share their thoughts on the extraordinary documentary about Dame Debs. 'Deborah James: Bowelbabe in her own words' is available now on BBC iPlayer and airs at 21:00, 17th April 2023 on BBC Two. Lauren Mahon, Steve Bland and producers Mike Holt and Al Entwistle got a sneak preview. They catch-up to find out more about how it was put together with executive producer Lucie Kon, director Sara Hardy and film editor Gwyn Jones. On the night of the premiere, they spoke to friends and family, including Deborah's mum and dad, Heather and Alistair, former pod guests, Jay McLaughlin and Emma Campbell, plus some of Debs' closest friends. Don't forget to use #YouMeBigC across all forms of social media - spread the word, share the positive support and tell us about your thoughts on the film, which is available now on the BBC iPlayer…. Just search for 'Deborah James Bowelbabe In Her Own Words'

About Bowelbabe In Her Own Words

Steve Bland is flying solo this week as he asks why men sometimes find it hard to talk and to share their stories. He’s joined by Danny de Brabander, who has stage four bowel cancer, and Joe Bellman, whose mum died from cancer in late 2019, to talk about the challenges and benefits of taking your story public and leaning on mates for support when the going gets tough.Steve also asks grief expert and counsellor Jenni Thomas OBE if and why men find it harder to open up – and whether actually they might just take a different approach to grief and the trauma of cancer and serious illness.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.Email <a href="mailto:youmebigc@bbc.co.uk">youmebigc@bbc.co.uk</a>

Steve Bland is flying solo this week as he asks why men sometimes find it hard to talk and to share their stories. He’s joined by Danny de Brabander, who has stage four bowel cancer, and Joe Bellman, whose mum died from cancer in late 2019, to talk about the challenges and benefits of taking your story public and leaning on mates for support when the going gets tough. Steve also asks grief expert and counsellor Jenni Thomas OBE if and why men find it harder to open up – and whether actually they might just take a different approach to grief and the trauma of cancer and serious illness. 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. Email youmebigc@bbc.co.uk

Steve Bland is flying solo this week as he asks why men sometimes find it hard to talk and to share their stories. He’s joined by Danny de Brabander, who has stage four bowel cancer, and Joe Bellman, whose mum died from cancer in late 2019, to talk about the challenges and benefits of taking your story public and leaning on mates for support when the going gets tough.Steve also asks grief expert and counsellor Jenni Thomas OBE if and why men find it harder to open up – and whether actually they might just take a different approach to grief and the trauma of cancer and serious illness.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.Email <a href="mailto:youmebigc@bbc.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">youmebigc@bbc.co.uk</a>

About Getting Men Talking

Deborah James is joined by fellow stage four’ers Emma Campbell and Darren Roberts to talk about hitting rock bottom, what happens physically, mentally and how they get through the day.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.Email <a href="mailto:youmebigc@bbc.co.uk">youmebigc@bbc.co.uk</a>

Deborah James is joined by fellow stage four’ers Emma Campbell and Darren Roberts to talk about hitting rock bottom, what happens physically, mentally and how they get through the day. 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. Email youmebigc@bbc.co.uk

Deborah James is joined by fellow stage four’ers Emma Campbell and Darren Roberts to talk about hitting rock bottom, what happens physically, mentally and how they get through the day.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.Email <a href="mailto:youmebigc@bbc.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">youmebigc@bbc.co.uk</a>

About Hitting Rock Bottom

Deborah speaks with Lauren and Steve about the latest changes with her cancer, the complications, resulting adjustments to her treatment and what the next steps are.For the second week running, we also hear from a team mum! Debs' mum Heather puts on the headphones to share how things have been going from a parent's perspective.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.Email <a href="mailto:youmebigc@bbc.co.uk">youmebigc@bbc.co.uk</a>

Deborah speaks with Lauren and Steve about the latest changes with her cancer, the complications, resulting adjustments to her treatment and what the next steps are. For the second week running, we also hear from a team mum! Debs' mum Heather puts on the headphones to share how things have been going from a parent's perspective. 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. Email youmebigc@bbc.co.uk

Deborah speaks with Lauren and Steve about the latest changes with her cancer, the complications, resulting adjustments to her treatment and what the next steps are.For the second week running, we also hear from a team mum! Debs' mum Heather puts on the headphones to share how things have been going from a parent's perspective.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.Email <a href="mailto:youmebigc@bbc.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">youmebigc@bbc.co.uk</a>

About Deborah’s 13th Operation

For the first time Lauren sits down with her mum, Tina, who is 31 years on from her own cancer diagnosis, to discuss the fear of cancer recurrence. Lauren is also joined by Dr Joy Mueller, a counselling psychologist and relationship therapist, who listened to their conversation and explores some of the psychological impacts a fear of recurrence can cause.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.Email <a href="mailto:youmebigc@bbc.co.uk">youmebigc@bbc.co.uk</a>

For the first time Lauren sits down with her mum, Tina, who is 31 years on from her own cancer diagnosis, to discuss the fear of cancer recurrence. Lauren is also joined by Dr Joy Mueller, a counselling psychologist and relationship therapist, who listened to their conversation and explores some of the psychological impacts a fear of recurrence can cause. 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. Email youmebigc@bbc.co.uk

For the first time Lauren sits down with her mum, Tina, who is 31 years on from her own cancer diagnosis, to discuss the fear of cancer recurrence. Lauren is also joined by Dr Joy Mueller, a counselling psychologist and relationship therapist, who listened to their conversation and explores some of the psychological impacts a fear of recurrence can cause.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.Email <a href="mailto:youmebigc@bbc.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">youmebigc@bbc.co.uk</a>

About The Fear Of Recurrence

Meet the #youmebigc team. Rachael, Deborah and Lauren have or have had cancer. They are your candid guide to all the high and lows of cancer, with some laughs along the way.

Meet the #youmebigc team. Rachael, Deborah and Lauren have or have had cancer. They are your candid guide to all the high and lows of cancer, with some laughs along the way.

About Us

"I had this weird soreness... it wasn't even in my breast" : Rachael Bland, aka Big C, Little Me, talks waiting rooms and breast cancer diagnosis with Deborah and Lauren.

"I had this weird soreness... it wasn't even in my breast" : Rachael Bland, aka Big C, Little Me, talks waiting rooms and breast cancer diagnosis with Deborah and Lauren.

#YouMeBigC: Rachael’s story

“I have the poo cancer... There's nothing pink about my cancer, it's just brown!” : Deborah James, aka Bowel Babe, talks about her stage four bowel cancer diagnosis with Rachael and Lauren.

“I have the poo cancer... There's nothing pink about my cancer, it's just brown!” : Deborah James, aka Bowel Babe, talks about her stage four bowel cancer diagnosis with Rachael and Lauren.

#YouMeBigC: Deborah’s story

“Does that feel normal to you?” : Lauren Mahon, aka Girl vs Cancer, initially put tiredness down to her lifestyle, but went to a walk-in centre to get checked out.
She shares her breast cancer diagnosis story with Rachael and Deborah.

“Does that feel normal to you?” : Lauren Mahon, aka Girl vs Cancer, initially put tiredness down to her lifestyle, but went to a walk-in centre to get checked out. She shares her breast cancer diagnosis story with Rachael and Deborah.

#YouMeBigC: Lauren’s story

The coolest club you never want to be a part of...The team on the You, Me &amp; 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.

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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.

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