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

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