The Thing About Cancer Podcast
1) Introducing Cancer Council Podcasts
Introducing Cancer Council podcasts, where host Julie McCrossin joins experts to answer the big questions about cancer.
2) Family Dynamics and Cancer
How does cancer change family relationships? Julie McCrossin chats with social worker Ray Araullo and psychologist Cath Adams about how to manage the impact of cancer as a family.
3) 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 need.
4) 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 Janette Vardy about her research into this "chemo br...Show More
5) Managing Cancer Pain
Does cancer always mean pain? And if pain occurs, what can you do about it? Julie McCrossin chats with pain expert Prof Paul Glare about practical strategies for managing pain.
6) 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 sleep you need.
7) 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 after a cancer diagnosis.
8) 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 carer's role.
9) 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 tests can tell us about cancer.
10) 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.