In this episode of Simplify Cancer Podcast, we talk about better ways of dealing with prostate cancer with our special guest is Professor Jeff Dunn, Chief Executive Officer of Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Jeff is an expert in cancer control and has helped to create better supportive care and quality of life for those with prostate cancer.

Here is what we cover in our discussion today:

Understanding your own support needsObjective measure of distressThe diversity of prostate cancer and what it can mean for youWhere to turn to for support in a time of needUnderstanding the impact of cancerJeff's contribution to the global response to cancerand much, much more!

LinksFull episode transcript (PDF)

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Episode Transcript:Joe:                             Jeff, thank you so much for being here.  I’ve been really looking forward to talking to you.  Welcome to Simplify Cancer Podcast.

Jeff:                             Thank you, Joe, it’s my pleasure.  I certainly appreciate the invitation.

Joe:                             Jeff, you’ve done so much, so many fantastic things in the world of prostate cancer.  I wanted to ask you first, Jeff, what is different about men facing cancer?  Do we have different needs?  Do we express things differently?

Jeff:                             There are some differences.  By in large, and as a generalisation, people talk about men being more problem focused than women.  Men will collect information to try and solve a problem.  Women, once again, this is a generalisation, people talk about women being more interested in that connection, in that communication style of coping strategy.  Look, there are differences.  As an overall comment, I’d say that cancer patients, irrespective of gender are not passive recipients of support.  When faced with a life-threatening disease, people, men or women, will make choices based on the information at hand and have personal preferences about how they receive information, support, and services.  It’s a difficult one to generalise, Joe.

Joe:                             Yes, absolutely, Jeff.  When you’re diagnosed with cancer, it just flips your entire world upside down.  Jeff,