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

Managing Relationships as the Carer

Feb 7th, 2021 31m 16s

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

End-of-Life Care at Home

Feb 7th, 2021 29m 22s

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 pall

Life After Loss

Feb 7th, 2021 33m 23s

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

Coping with Grief

Feb 7th, 2021 30m 23s

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 be

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Introducing The Thing About Advanced Cancer

Oct 1st, 2019 4m 37s

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

Sep 23rd, 2019 18m 29s

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 p

Avoiding Delirium when Cancer Is Advanced

Sep 16th, 2019 17m 37s

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

Managing Pain when Cancer Is Advanced

Sep 9th, 2019 25m 1s

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 f

Caring for Someone in Their Last Months

Aug 26th, 2019 32m 9s

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/l

Living with Dying

Aug 20th, 2019 30m 6s

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.co

The Role of Hope and Purpose in Advanced Cancer

Aug 12th, 2019 28m 31s

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.

Living Well with Advanced Cancer

Aug 5th, 2019 30m 47s

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

Caring for Someone with Advanced Cancer

Jul 28th, 2019 29m 13s

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 omn

Treatment Options for Advanced Cancer

Jul 19th, 2019 25m 44s

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

What Does Advanced Cancer Mean?

Jul 17th, 2019 25m 11s

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/listen

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