The Thing About Advanced Cancer
Host Julie McCrossin asks experts the big questions about advanced cancer. Whether you are living long-term with advanced cancer, facing end-of-life, or caring for someone with advanced cancer — this podcast series has information and insights that can help you navigate through these challenging times.
Episodes
Everyone says that if you're caring for someone in their last months, you need to look after yourself, but how exactly do you do that? What are some practical day-to-day strategies? How can you manage feelings of guilt about self-care? What are your options if you need a break and how can you recognise the signs of burnout? Julie McCrossin discusses these questions and more with Professor Liz Lobb.
Caring for someone with advanced cancer can affect every aspect of your life, including your relationships with family and friends. And as the carer, you’re often the one who needs to manage people’s reactions and work through any conflict that comes up – and that can take its toll on your emotional reserves. How can carers navigate this tricky territory and cope with all the shifting dynamics? Julie McCrossin tac...
If you're a carer of someone who wants to die at home, you may be wondering what that would involve and how you would manage. What are the practical, emotional and social aspects to consider? Where can carers turn for support and how can a palliative care team help? Julie McCrossin talks with Dr Cynthia Parr about providing end-of-life care at home.
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Bereaved carers often feel very isolated after the death and may experience a wide range of emotions. How does grief change over time, and how can carers come to terms with their loss? Julie McCrossin talks about grief and loss with bereavement counsellor Nathan MacArthur.
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If someone you care about dies from cancer, the grief can be intense and long-lasting. So how can you tell if what you are feeling is normal and when should you think about seeking extra support? Julie McCrossin explores these questions with bereavement counsellor Nathan MacArthur.
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In The Thing About Advanced Cancer podcast, host Julie McCrossin joins experts to answer the big questions about advanced cancer.
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Why do people with advanced cancer sometimes experience episodes of confusion known as delirium? And how can carers recognise the early signs? Julie McCrossin talks with Prof Jane Phillips about steps you can take to reduce the risk of delirium.
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Does everyone with advanced cancer experience pain? And what can be done about it? Julie McCrossin talks with Prof Melanie Lovell about how medicines and other methods can help manage pain caused by advanced cancer.
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If you are caring for someone with cancer who may not have much time left, how can you prepare yourself? And where can you find support? Julie McCrossin talks with Prof Jane Phillips about the caring role at the end of life.
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