The Thing About Cancer

Introducing Cancer Council podcasts, where host Julie McCrossin joins experts to answer the big questions about cancer.

How does cancer change family relationships? Julie McCrossin chats with social worker Ray Araullo and psychologist Cath Adams about how to manage the impact of cancer as a family.

Why does cancer involve so many tests? Julie McCrossin chats with medical oncologist Dr Lorraine Chantrill about all the different tests you might need.

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.

Does cancer always mean pain? And if pain occurs, what can you do about it? Julie McCrossin chats with pain expert Prof Paul Glare about practical strategies for managing pain.