The Thing About Cancer

Introducing Cancer Council podcasts, where host Julie McCrossin joins experts to answer the big questions about early-stage and advanced cancer.The Thing About Cancer podcast explores issues that may affect people who have just been diagnosed with early-stage cancer, such as coping with the initial shock and deciding on treatment.Cancer Council's other podcast, The Thing About Advanced Cancer, is specifically for people with a diagnosis of advanced cancer, and their families and friends. In this series, we explore what advanced cancer means, the latest treatment options, caring for someone with advanced cancer, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does cancer change family relationships? Can you avoid conflict and misunderstandings? Julie McCrossin chats with social worker Ray Araullo and psychologist Cath Adams about how to manage the impact of cancer as a family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does cancer involve so many tests? Julie McCrossin chats with medical oncologist Dr Lorraine Chantrill about all the different tests you might need − from blood tests and biopsies to CT, MRI and PET scans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you finding it hard to concentrate or remember things during or after cancer treatment? Julie McCrossin chats with medical oncologist Professor Janette Vardy about her research into this "chemo brain" issue and finds out what you can do about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does cancer always mean pain? And if pain occurs, what can you do about it? Julie McCrossin chats with pain expert Professor Paul Glare about practical strategies for managing acute or chronic pain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can you do if cancer is disrupting your sleep? Julie chats with psychiatrist Dr Catherine Mason about why cancer affects sleep and how to get the sleep you need.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can you do if you feel overwhelmed by your fears? Julie McCrossin chats to psychologist Cath Adams about how you can manage fear and anxiety after a cancer diagnosis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you look after your own needs if you are caring for someone with cancer? Julie McCrossin chats to health psychologist Ben Britton about the carer's role. Listen now to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is cancer called a genetic disease and what does that mean for you? Julie McCrossin chats to genetic oncologist Dr Hilda High about what genetic tests can tell us about cancer. Listen now to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are immunotherapy and targeted therapy? How are they transforming cancer treatment? Julie McCrossin chats to medical oncologist Dr Steven Kao. Listen now to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.