Jodie’s Articles
This page contains a small sample of some of the media, radio, tv and print interviews that Jodie has participated in.
Her goal through media appearance is to inspire and assist more patients in their medical journey.
Jodie is an individual member of the 'Consumers Health Forum of Australia'
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Jodie’s Journey featured in an article for the magazine ‘That’s Life!’ Australia
Jodie’s Journey and her 'Inspiring Story of Hope' was featured (August/12) on the Australian National Christian Radio program called 'Open House' broadcast from
Jodie spoke w/ Peter Janetzki on 'Talking Life' (96five.com)
Regarding Surviving Cancer & Advocacy,
February/12. Brisbane, QLD.
ARTICLES FROM PINE RIVERS PRESS - QUEST NEWS, CHRISTIAN WOMAN x 2, THE QB AND CHRISTIAN NOTES
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Jodie was a guest for a segment on National Australian Television on 22nd, October/07. During the interview, Jodie spoke about her journey and the impact the late diagnosis made upon her struggle to become well and disease-free. Please see 9am with David and Kim for the show that chose to air this important information.
She also interviewed with 'Keltic Ken' from Fresno, California's KRDU, in February 2010.
Jodie was a guest on an Australian Current Affairs forum, by television channel SBS, called 'Insight'. The specific program Jodie was on was about the Australian Carbon Tax. She represented families and also spoke about those that are marginalized, like pensioners & people with health & disability issues.
This is a photo of Jodie just after she was diagnosed in late 2006 with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
PINE RIVERS PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007
Jodie Aims to Prevent Heartache
By LEE STEHBENS
"None of my doctors picked it and some dismissed me."
JODIE G knew something was wrong with her but it took more than 10 visits to seven different doctors to discover she had lymphoma, a potentially fatal blood cancer. The 36-year-old Kallangur mother of two was diagnosed with lymphoma in October last year and has been in remission since March.
Lymphoma, a blood cancer more common than leukemia, kills more than 1500 people each year. When Jodie was diagnosed she was already in stage four of the deadly disease and is lucky to still be alive.
Through her pain, she wants to help others avoid the heartache of going through what she did. She would like lawmakers to pass new legislation that would require GPs to ask their patients a set of questions following appointments. Jodie is still working through the details but is convinced GPs either need more training or something else needs to be done before making appointments with specialists to diagnose the cancer.
None of my doctors picked it up and some dismissed me, Jodie told the Pine Rivers Press after the recent World Lymphoma Awareness Day. I knew I had enlarged lymph nodes and even a specialist didn’t do the correct tests.
I’ve been through a lot of pain and doctors weren't sure if I'd pull through. I want to change how things are done. Im working with the Lymphoma Support and Research Association to do this. Visit www.lymphoma.org.au to learn more about the cancer, its symptoms and to donate to lymphoma research and those affected by it.
IT HAPPENED TO US
Reader reply to previous article ‘A Matter of Concern’ (Pine Rivers, 26/09)
I read with great interest your Editorial comment: A matter of concern (Pine Rivers Press, 26/09). My husband was told in February this year a lump in his neck was "a free-standing cyst". Nothing to worry about. I was present when the doctor told my husband "because you know its there, you're imagining the symptoms".
The doctor did not think it necessary for a fine-needle biopsy. We insisted and after further tests it was confirmed my husband had stage 4 advanced lymphoma. He recently completed three months of chemotherapy and is presently in remission.
Low-grade lymphoma can easily accelerate to high-grade aggressive. It is a serious illness. We changed doctors and have since received high-quality treatment. If at first you are not believed and you continue to suffer symptoms, I urge everyone to get a second, or even third opinion. In Jodie Guerrero's case, unfortunately, she had to fight to be taken seriously, a grave medical mistake.
Be aware of any changes to your body and investigate with determination until you are satisfied with the result.
B. Stevens, Kallangur.
Pine Rivers Press Editorial comment,
Wednesday, September 26, 2007.
Jodie's Journey was featured as a readers story in The January/February 2009 edition of Australia & New Zealand's largest Christian Women's magazine:
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