The Thing About Cancer

What can you say or do to help someone with cancer? Julie McCrossin chats to social worker Kim Hobbs about ways to offer meaningful support. Kim talks about how to navigate conversations about cancer in a sensitive manner and provides a range of down-to-earth suggestions. Listen now to learn more.

How do you tell your kids you have cancer? In this episode, Julie McCrossin chats to CanTeen’s John Friedsam about different ways to talk about your cancer diagnosis with your kids. Research shows that telling children about your cancer diagnosis can provide reassurance, not just for them, but for the whole family. But what's the right thing to say? Listen now to learn more.

Julie McCrossin introduces this new series from Cancer Council NSW. Get information and insights as Julie chats to experts and people affected by cancer. Together we’ll explore all things cancer – from treatments, side effects and practical issues to emotions, relationships and support. Go to cancercouncil.com.au/podcasts for more episodes, info and show notes.