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 Pr

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

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 y

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 in

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 an

In The Thing About Advanced Cancer podcast, host Julie McCrossin joins experts to answer the big questions about advanced cancer.

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.

Why do people with advanced cancer sometimes experience episodes of confusion? Julie McCrossin talks with Prof Jane Phillips about how to reduce the risk of delirium.

Does everyone with advanced cancer experience pain? And what can be done about it? Julie McCrossin talks with Prof Melanie Lovell about managing pain caused by advanced cancer.

If you are caring for someone with cancer who may not have much time left, how can you prepare yourself? Julie McCrossin talks with Prof Jane Phillips about the caring role at the end of life.