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The Thing About Advanced Cancer

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  • Self-care for Carers

    February 7, 2021 · 35 min

    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?…

  • Managing Relationships as the Carer

    February 7, 2021 · 31 min

    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…

  • End-of-Life Care at Home

    February 7, 2021 · 29 min

    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…

  • Life After Loss

    February 7, 2021 · 33 min

    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…

  • Coping with Grief

    February 7, 2021 · 30 min

    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…

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  • Introducing The Thing About Advanced Cancer

    October 1, 2019 · 5 min

    In The Thing About Advanced Cancer podcast, host Julie McCrossin joins experts to answer the big questions about advanced cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Managing Breathlessness when Cancer Is Advanced

    September 23, 2019 · 18 min

    What can you do if advanced cancer causes you to become breathless? Julie McCrossin talks with Prof Jane Phillips about ways to cope with breathlessness, from medical procedures to handheld fans and mindfulness.See omnystudio.com/listener…

  • Avoiding Delirium when Cancer Is Advanced

    September 16, 2019 · 18 min

    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…

  • Managing Pain when Cancer Is Advanced

    September 9, 2019 · 25 min

    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. See…

  • Caring for Someone in Their Last Months

    August 26, 2019 · 32 min

    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. See…

  • Living with Dying

    August 20, 2019 · 30 min

    If you know you have only months or weeks to live, how do you make the most of whatever time is left? Julie McCrossin talks with palliative care specialist Dr Megan Best about facing end of life and answering the big questions.See…

  • The Role of Hope and Purpose in Advanced Cancer

    August 12, 2019 · 29 min

    How can you make sense of your life after a diagnosis of advanced cancer? Where do you find hope and a sense of purpose? Julie McCrossin talks with palliative care specialist Dr Megan Best about sources of strength when things are really…

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About the show

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.