Jo Wilkinson - Exceptional courage through cancer and then starting her own Business

SummaryJo Wilkinson, a cancer survivor, shares her journey from being misdiagnosed to receiving treatment and finding support. She emphasises the importance of listening to your body and advocating for yourself when seeking medical help. Jo discusses the physical and emotional challenges she faced during chemotherapy and hair loss. She also highlights the need for continued support and follow-up care after treatment. Jo shares her experience with reflexology and how it helped her during her cancer treatment. She explains that reflexology is based on the theory that different parts of the body are reflected in the feet, hands, and face. Jo received reflexology as part of her cancer treatment and found it to be deeply relaxing. She also mentions that reflexology treatments are tailored to the individual and can help with various conditions such as stress, anxiety, and irritable bowel syndrome. Jo emphasises the importance of managing stress levels and finding time for relaxation in our daily lives.Keywordscancer, survivor, misdiagnosis, treatment, support, chemotherapy, hair loss, follow-up care, reflexology, cancer treatment, relaxation, stress management, holistic therapyChapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:31 Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis05:48 Symptoms and the Journey to Treatment11:36 The Decision-Making Process and Treatment Options22:30 Support from the Macmillan Team27:45 The Importance of Advocating for Yourself30:44 Transitioning from Treatment to Recovery33:51 The Mental and Emotional Toll of Cancer52:50 Transitioning from Marketing to a Career in Reflexology01:00:35 The Importance of Self-Care and Stress Management01:05:29 Making a Positive Impact through Fundraising01:10:39 Inspiring Others through Personal ExperiencesTo book with Jo for Reflexology in Faversham, Kent - https://hiddenmeadowtherapies.co.uk/ To support or contact the Harmony Therapy Trust in Sheerness, Kent - https://theharmonytherapytrust.org.uk For support from MacMillan Cancer Support https://www.macmillan.org.uk/