Lauren Mahon and Steve Bland to stand down as hosts of You, Me and the Big C podcast
The podcast takes a candid look at cancer, discussing matters such as telling your family and friends as well as practical matters, such as hair loss and tips for dealing with finances.Speaking to BBC North West Tonight, Mahon, who is five years clear of cancer, said: "I have struggled over the last year getting back in that studio without their seats being filled.
She said she has had "so many chats" with Steve about the podcast continuing as it is a "public service" but "we don't feel like it's for us to continue it"."People are getting diagnosed everyday - that's not going to change. The world of cancer changes. So I think it would be more appropriate and probably more poignant and relevant to get people that are going through it now.
"It just takes a toll and it's heavy and it's hard to kind of keep talking about this stuff - particularly when we've had to deal with obviously Rachel and Deborah over the last few years. "There aren't many people doing podcasts where two people have died from the subject matter. It's a tough thing to keep talking about."
The announcement comes as the pair announced they will record an episode with a live audience later this month. Those wanting to be a part of the audience can
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