The Thing About Cancer
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The Thing About Cancer
In this series from Cancer Council NSW, Julie McCrossin chats to cancer experts and people affected by a cancer diagnosis. Get information and insights as we explore all things cancer.
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Introducing Cancer Council Podcasts
Introducing Cancer Council podcasts, where host Julie McCrossin joins experts to answer the big questions about early-stage and advanced cancer.
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Family Dynamics and Cancer
How does cancer change family relationships? Can you avoid conflict and misunderstandings? Julie McCrossin chats with social worker Ray Araullo and ps...
Tests and Cancer
Why does cancer involve so many tests? Julie McCrossin chats with medical oncologist Dr Lorraine Chantrill about all the different tests you might nee...
Brain Fog and Cancer
Are you finding it hard to concentrate or remember things during or after cancer treatment? Julie McCrossin chats with medical oncologist Professor Ja...
Managing Cancer Pain
Does cancer always mean pain? And if pain occurs, what can you do about it? Julie McCrossin chats with pain expert Professor Paul Glare about practica...
Sleep and Cancer
What can you do if cancer is disrupting your sleep? Julie chats with psychiatrist Dr Catherine Mason about why cancer affects sleep and how to get the...
Managing Fear
What can you do if you feel overwhelmed by your fears? Julie McCrossin chats to psychologist Cath Adams about how you can manage fear and anxiety afte...
Cancer Affects the Carer Too
How can you look after your own needs if you are caring for someone with cancer? Julie McCrossin chats to health psychologist Ben Britton about the ca...
Genetic Tests and Cancer
Why is cancer called a genetic disease and what does that mean for you? Julie McCrossin chats to genetic oncologist Dr Hilda High about what genetic t...
New Treatments – Immunotherapy & Targeted Therapy
What are immunotherapy and targeted therapy? How are they transforming cancer treatment? Julie McCrossin chats to medical oncologist Dr Steven Kao. Li...
Appetite Loss and Nausea
How do you keep eating when you are feeling sick? Julie McCrossin chats to dietitian Merran Findlay about ways to ensure your body is well nourished t...
Making Treatment Decisions
How do you decide on the best cancer treatment pathway for you? Julie McCrossin joins Lyndal Trevena, a practising GP and Professor of Primary Health...
Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis
What coping strategies can you turn to when faced with the life-changing news of a cancer diagnosis? Julie McCrossin chats with psychologist Cath Adam...
Sex and Cancer
Will your sex life change after cancer? Julie McCrossin talks with Professor Jane Ussher about the impact of cancer on sex and intimacy, and why it’s...
Managing Cancer Fatigue
Why can cancer make you so tired and what can you do about it? Julie McCrossin chats with Dr Haryana Dhillon about how cancer fatigue is different to...
How to Help Someone with Cancer
What can you say or do to help someone with cancer? Julie McCrossin chats to social worker Kim Hobbs about ways to offer meaningful support. Kim talks...
Explaining Cancer to Kids
How do you tell your kids you have cancer? In this episode, Julie McCrossin chats to CanTeen’s John Friedsam about different ways to talk about your c...
What is The Thing About Cancer? (Welcome episode)
Julie McCrossin introduces this new series from Cancer Council NSW. Get information and insights as Julie chats to experts and people affected by canc...