The Thing About Advanced Cancer

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. **We’d love to know what you think of this episode. Start our quick survey now.** Find links and more information about this topic at cancercouncil.com.au/podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 tackles these issues with clinical psychologist Cath Adams. **We’d love to know what you think of this episode. Start our quick survey now.** Find links and more information about this topic at cancercouncil.com.au/podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. **We’d love to know what you think of this episode. Start our quick survey now.** Find links and more information about this topic at cancercouncil.com.au/podcasts.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. **We’d love to know what you think of this episode. Start our quick survey now.** Find links and more information about this topic at cancercouncil.com.au/podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. **We’d love to know what you think of this episode. Start our quick survey now.** Find links and more information about this topic at cancercouncil.com.au/podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 tough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're living with advanced cancer, how do you keep yourself as physically and emotionally well as you can and maximise your quality of life? Dr Judith Lacey joins Julie McCrossin to talk about how a holistic approach can help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's involved in caring for someone with advanced cancer? And where can you turn for support? Julie McCrossin talks with clinical psychologist Dr Toni Lindsay about the challenges and rewards of caring for someone with advanced cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What hope do new cancer treatments offer? And how do you decide when it's time to stop treating the cancer and focus on quality of life? Julie McCrossin talks with medical oncologist and cancer researcher Dr Craig Gedye about choosing the best treatments for advanced cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What exactly is advanced cancer? And what does a diagnosis mean for you and your family? Julie McCrossin talks with medical oncologist Dr Craig Gedye about how to cope with the challenges of living with advanced cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.