Podcasts & Audio Files

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Learning to Relax Podcasts

In this series of podcasts we look at the impact of stress and how to bring about the relaxation response. You may like to watch these podcasts to help develop your relaxation skills.

Learning to Relax Audio Files

These audio files are designed to help cancer patients and their families, friends and carers learn relaxation techniques that may reduce the effects of stress associated with cancer. It includes guidelines and introductory exercises together with natural sounds and peaceful music to help listeners get the most benefit from relaxation.

Listeners may also find it helpful to read A Guide to Relaxation which is designed as a guide to be used with the audio files.

Exercise for People Living with Cancer

Exercise for People Living with Cancer is a booklet which has been prepared to help you understand the importance of exercise, and to provide information about the benefits of exercise during and after cancer treatment. We have included tips on exercise preparation, plus some examples of exercise techniques that you can do at home. If you are a patient, family or friend and would like to order a copy please call Cancer Council 13 11 20. Or you can download it here. Accompanying this booklet is a series of videos which have been designed to make this booklet more effective. They provide clear demonstrations on how to perform each move and support you to do the exercises safely and correctly.

Community Resources

Cancer Council Queensland provides support and information programs to Queenslanders impacted by cancer. To support access to this information online videos are provided.

The Thing About Cancer Podcasts

How do people cope after a cancer diagnosis? What do all the tests mean? Will treatment leave you foggy headed? Does cancer always cause paing?
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, you may be searching for the answers to these and other questions. Listen now to the Thing About Cancer, with host Julie McCrossin chatting to experts about all things cancer

Welcome Episode: What is The Thing About Cancer

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Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis

In this episode of The Thing About Cancer, Julie chats about life after a cancer diagnosis

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Cancer Affects the Carer Too

In this episode of The Thing About Cancer, Julie and health psychologist Dr Ben Britton look at the experience of caring for someone with cancer

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Making Treatment Decisions

In this episode of The Thing About Cancer, Julie sits down with Professor Lyndal Trevena to tackle these questions

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How to Help Someone with Cancer

In this episode of The Thing About Cancer, Julie chats to a social worker about ways to offer meaningful support to someone after a cancer diagnosis

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Family Dynamics and Cancer

In this episode of The Thing About Cancer, Julie sits down with psychologist Cath Adams and oncology social worker Ray Araullo to these these questions

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Tests and Cancer

In this episode of The Thing About Cancer, Julie sits down with medical oncologist Lorraine Chantrill to tackle these questions

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Brain Fog and Cancer

In this episode of The Thing About Cancer, Julie tackles these questions with Professor Janette Vardy, a medical oncologist who has been studying these issues

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Managing Cancer Pain

In this episode of The Thing About Cancer, Julie sits down with pain management expert Paul Glare to discuss these questions

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Sleep and Cancer

In this episode of The Thing About Cancer, Julie sits down with psychiatrist Catherine Mason to talk about sleep

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Managing Fear

In this episode of The Thing About Cancer, psychologist Cath Adams talks about cancer related fear

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Genetic Tests and Cancer

In this episode of The Thing About Cancer, Julie tackles these questions with genetic oncologist Hilda High

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New Cancer Treatments - Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy

In this episode of The Thing About Cancer, Julie chats to medical oncologist Dr Steven Kao about the successes and limitations of these new cancer treatments

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Appetite Loss and Nausea

In this episode of The Thing About Cancer, Julie chats with dietitian Merran Findlay

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Sex and Cancer

In this episode of The Thing About Cancer, Julie talks with Professor Jane Ussher about why it is important to be open and honest about sex

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Managing Cancer Fatigue

In this episode of The Thing About Cancer, Julie chats with Dr Haryana Dhillon about ways to manage cancer fatigue

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Explaining Cancer to Kids

In this episode of The Thing About Cancer, Julie chats to CanTeen's John Friedsam about different ways to talk about your cancer diagnosis with your kids

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The Thing About Advanced Cancer Podcasts

In The Thing About Advanced Cancer podcasts, host Julie McCrossin joins experts to answer the big questions about advanced cancer.
Whether you are living long term with advanced cancer, you are facing end of life, or you are caring for someone with advanced cancer – this podcast series has information and insights that can help you navigate through these challenging times.

Living with Dying

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Caring for Someone in Their Last Months

In this episode of The Thing About Advanced Cancer, Julie talks to Jane Phillips, Professor of Palliative Nursing about how to care for someone when there isn't much time left

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Managing Pain when Cancer is Advanced

In this episode of The Thing About Advanced Cancer, Julie sits down with palliative medicine physician Melanie Lovell

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Avoiding Delirium when Cancer is Advanced

In this episode of The Thing About Advanced Cancer, Julie sits down with Jane Phillips, Professor of Palliative Nursing

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Managing Breathlessness when Cancer is Advanced

In this episode of The Thing About Advanced Cancer, Julie talks to Jane Phillips, Professor of Palliative Nursing

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The Role of Hope and Purpose in Advanced Cancer

In this episode of The Thing About Advanced Cancer, Julie sits down with palliative medicine specialist Dr Megan Best to tackle these questions

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Living Well with Advanced Cancer

In this episode of The Thing About Advanced Cancer, Julie sits down with Dr Judith Lacey

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Treatment Options for Advanced Cancer

In this episode of The Thing About Advanced Cancer, Julie talks to Dr Craig Gedye

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Caring for Someone with Advanced Cancer

In this episode of The Thing About Advanced Cancer, Julie sits down with psychologist Dr Toni Lindsay to talk about how to care for someone with advanced cancer

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What Does Advanced Cancer Mean

In this episode of The Thing About Advanced Cancer, Julie sits down with medical oncologist and cancer researcher Dr Craig Gedye to talk about what advanced cancer means

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Coping with Grief

In this episode of The Thing About Advanced Cancer, Julie sits down with Bereavement Counsellor Nathan MacArthur

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Life After Loss

In this episode of The Thing About Advanced Cancer, Julie sits down with Bereavement Counsellor Nathan MacArthur to talk about grief and loss

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End of Life Care at Home

In this episode of The Thing About Advanced Cancer, Julie sits down with Palliative Medicine Specialist Dr Cynthia Parr

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Managing Relationships as the Carer

In this episode of The Thing About Advanced Cancer, Julie talks with clinical psychologist Cath Adams

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Self-care for Carers

In this episode of The Thing About Advanced Cancer, Julie chats with Liz Lobb, Professor or Palliative Care

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