Anita of Kawhia discovered a lump in her breast while on holiday and a cancer diagnosis soon followed. Anita discusses how she stops herself from dwelling on her diagnosis by focusing on her hobbies and creating a healthier environment. She also shares her experience doing intermittent fasting alongside her treatment schedule and how her cancer experience sparked a real passion for nutrition.

For more information on Cancer Society services near you, please visit www.cancer.org.nz

Routine screening led to the discovery of prostate cancer for Selwyn of Taumaranui. Selwyn opens up about PSA testing and how he had experienced no symptoms despite having cancer. He explains the screening and treatment process he went through, and how important it is for men to get their PSA tests done. For more information on Cancer Society services near you, please visit www.cancer.org.nz

A tiny lump in Tracey’s neck led to a range of diagnoses before finally being told she had Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. But Tracey had to fight to receive the correct diagnosis and talks about how she went about advocating for herself. As she went through treatment, she pushed herself to use a positive language diet so she was “moving towards health”. Listen to hear more of Tracey's tips, including on how her experience led to a career change.

For more information on Cancer Society services near you, please visit www.cancer.org.nz

Paula of Morrinsville was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2019 and had surgery on Valentines Day. But cancer didn’t dampen Paula’s sense of humour, which kept her and her family going through the trials of bowel cancer. She also shares her reluctance to attend a support group and why the meetings were nothing like she expected!

To find out more about Cancer Society services in your area, please visit www.cancer.org.nz or phone 0800 22 77 44 to speak to an experienced nurse.

A series of headaches led Taupō-based Hailey Jenner to discover she had a tumour in her brain. In the first of our Daffy to Daffy podcast series, Hailey talks frankly about the diagnosis process, surgery and radiation therapy that then followed to prevent the tumour from turning cancerous. She also shares how she approached treatment with “excitement” telling herself she was one step closer to finally being well. For more information on Cancer Society services in your area, please visit https://cancer.org.nz/

Daffy to Daffy - Conversations about Cancer74 New Zealanders are diagnosed with cancer every day in New Zealand. This limited-edition podcast talks with 6 everyday Kiwis about their cancer experience, from diagnosis and treatment through to recovery and, ultimately, their journey towards hope. Daffy to Daffy season one is possible thanks to the support of Mark Bunting, Moving Media Ltd and Dick Frizzell (image use).