The second episode of our new podcast series, covers the fact that cancer really can impact your sex life.   Julie McCrossin talks with Professor Jane Ussher, from Western Sydney University, about why it’s so important to have an open and honest conversation about sex with your doctor and your partner.   You can listen to this episode and read more about it at, Episode 2: Sex and Cancer.   Discover more of the podcasts in this series: The Thing About Cancer ... View more

  The first episode of our new podcast series, covers the shock involved in being told one has cancer and the coping strategies you can try when faced with such life-changing news.   Australian media personality, Julie McCrossin hosts the Cancer Council podcasts and in this episode speaks with Cath Adams, who is a clinical psychologist and psycho-oncologist.   In this podcast, they cover: Answering the big questions Seeking support and case managing yourself Letting yourself feel & giving yourself time You can listen to this episode and read more about it at, Episode 1: Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis.   Discover more of the podcasts in this series: The Thing About Cancer ... View more

This week is National Pain Week across Australia, with a focus on that pain does not discriminate and going through pain can be a lonely process but that it shouldn’t be.   National Pain Week 2017 Not everyone with cancer experiences pain. However, some people with cancer, undergoing treatment or an unrelated condition, pain can be an everyday reality, with varying grades and degrees. You can find out more about the different types of pain that either yourself or your loved one may be going through or have gone through, here.   “After the mastectomy, I was in a lot of pain. I took strong Panadol every four hours for two months and that helped.” Read more of Pam’s story, here.   The following is a 15 minute video, that was originally a DVD publication put out by Cancer Council NSW. Now you can watch it at your convenience.     The video covers issues such as talking about pain; the pain scale; keeping a pain diary; when to take medication; dosage; side effects, including depression; and other ways to reduce pain, such as meditation and music.   We also have a PDF publication, entitled “Overcoming Cancer Pain”, that is also available in a hardcopy booklet – just contact either myself or phone 13 11 20 to request one be sent out to you.   We also have some other resources, such as: Cancer pain professionals, the different people and teams that can assist in pain management. How to describe your pain, so your treatment team can assist you in the best possible way. How to use medicines. Caring for someone in pain. We encourage you to share your experiences and stories here in the Online Community, this site is a safe place where we want you to feel that you can talk to anyone and know that you are not alone. ... View more

We run regular 'Fruit & Veg Sense' workshops for parents and carers of children across NSW.   They are free and last for 90 minutes, covering the following topics, amongst others: What a 'serve' of fruit and veg is How much fruit and veg your family really needs The real difference between fresh, frozen and canned foods Ways to save money during your shop Dealing with fussy eaters You can view a complete list of our upcoming sessions here, as well as register your interest via the form at the bottom of that same page underneath the sessions list.   If there's not a workshop coming up near you, simply select the option 'These sessions don't suit me. Please add me to the waiting list.' from the Session Date dropdown options.   * If you live somewhere other than NSW, contact 13 11 20 to see if something similar is running in your state or territory. ... View more