Your New Normal

01/22/24 • 25 min

One thing about cancer that we can all understand on a fundamental level...is that it takes things from us.

It can rob us of our health, our time and worst of all, our independence. In this episode, your peers discuss the messy side of cancer, the parts that can be embarrassing for patients to bring up with even their closest confidants. Colostomy bags, catheters and penis pumps will all be up for discussion, as we speak to patients who’ve had their physiological function significantly impacted by cancer, and that’s just the stuff that's under the hood. You’ll also hear from peers on how they dealt with – and ultimately found peace – with changes to their physical appearance.

This podcast was developed in collaboration with the Cancer Psychology Collective.

Resources:

Physical wellbeing

Bra fitting after breast surgery

Beauty, grooming, health and wellbeing (women)

Beauty, grooming, health and wellbeing (men)

Sexual issues relating to cancer

https://www.cosrt.org.uk

http://fertilitynetworkuk.org

For more information and resources relating to the content of today’s episode, visit our website at https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk.

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One thing about cancer that we can all understand on a fundamental level...is that it takes things from us.

This podcast was developed in collaboration with the Cancer Psychology Collective.

Resources:

Physical wellbeing

Bra fitting after breast surgery

Beauty, grooming, health and wellbeing (women)

Beauty, grooming, health and wellbeing (men)

Sexual issues relating to cancer

https://www.cosrt.org.uk

http://fertilitynetworkuk.org

For more information and resources relating to the content of today’s episode, visit our website at https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cultural Perspectives on Cancer

Cancer doesn’t discriminate and it affects people of all shapes and sizes. But your experience of cancer may be different depending on your beliefs, origins and orientation, or those of the people around you.

In this episode, you’ll hear from peers about the impact culture had on their cancer journeys and how barriers still exist that can make it difficult to talk openly and honestly about a cancer diagnosis or treatment.

This podcast was developed in collaboration with the Cancer Psychology Collective.

For more information and resources relating to the content of today’s episode, visit our website at https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk.

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Palliative Care And End Of Life Planning

Content warning: This episode discusses palliative care and end of life planning, which can be difficult topics for many listeners. Please take care, and reach out the services in our show notes who can offer you advice and support.

Thanks to decades of medical advancement, cancer is no longer the death sentence it once was. Effective treatments mean patients can live much longer with cancer and some even completely overcome the disease. But it wouldn't be right for us to devote an entire podcast series to cancer, without acknowledging the fact that it kills people. Sometimes a patient and their physician can do everything in their power, and it still might not be enough. In episode eight, we're going to tackle the concept of death head on. We'll speak to Joey, a palliative care nurse who works exclusively with patients with life limiting illnesses. We’ll also hear from peers who’ve supported friends through end-of-life cancer care or even experienced a terminal diagnosis themselves.

This podcast was developed in collaboration with the Cancer Psychology Collective.

Resources:

Advice on making a will

Talking about advanced care planning

Advice on power of attorney

Practical support on all aspects of terminal illness, dying and bereavement

Support for patients during end-of-life care

Bereavement support

For more information and resources relating to the content of today’s episode, visit our website at https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk.

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