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The Thing About Advanced Cancer is a podcast series that is produced by Cancer Council, to help people affected by advanced cancer to navigate these challenging times.

A podcast is an audio file similar to a radio broadcast, which can be downloaded and listened to on a computer, mp3 player, mobile phone, etc - Collins Dictionary   If you are affected by cancer, you've no doubt many questions to ask.   Cancer Council NSW has created a series of podcasts to tackle common questions such as 'how do I cope with a cancer diagnosis?', 'how do I decide what treatment to have?', 'how do I manage pain?', 'I can't sleep, what can I do?', 'will my sex life change?' or 'how do I tell the kids?'.   This first series is called "The Thing About Cancer", and has since been followed up with a second series tackling issues experienced by those with advanced cancers, "The Thing About Advanced Cancer". A third series, produced this year, focuses on Cancer and COVID-19.   The podcasts are hosted by Julie McCrossin, an Australian radio broadcaster, journalist, comedian, political commentator and activist. Listen as she explains why podcasts are so important for people with cancer.     Our first podcast series, The Thing About Cancer consists of the following episodes: Welcome episode: What is ‘The Thing About Cancer’? Sex and Cancer Managing Cancer Fatigue Explaining Cancer to Kids Appetite Loss and Nausea New Cancer Treatments – Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy Genetic Tests and Cancer Managing Fear Sleep and Cancer Managing Cancer Pain Brain Fog and Cancer Tests and Cancer Family Dynamics and Cancer How to Help Someone with Cancer Making Treatment Decisions Cancer Affects the Carer Too Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis Why not check out our introductory podcast below?        

Cancer Council has developed a series of resources for people with cancer, as well as their families and friends, that are easy-to-read and absorb. They cover specific types of cancer and treatments, as well as practical and emotional challenges.   They are available in the following subject areas: Types of Cancer Treatment and side effects Coping with cancer and recovery After your cancer treatment Prevention and general information Check out the full list of what is available and download those you are interested in.   You can also contact Cancer Council on 13 11 20 and request they be mailed out to you.

Taking time out each day to relax can help you feel better as you or a loved one face a cancer diagnosis and cope with the challenges of treatment and recovery.

Mindful meditation is a powerful tool for handling stress and anxiety in your life.

For details about specific support services that are local to you, please access your state or territory Cancer Council.