Cancer And You
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDown to earth with the emotional and mental impact of cancer with psychotherapist Karin Sieger, who has been diagnosed with cancer twice.
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Episodes
Cancer at Christmas
December 09, 2019 10:40 - 22 minutes - 17.8 MBCancer changes everything. Christmas, New Year and festive seasons are no exception. How to cope? This edition of 'Cancer and You' includes questions and comments received from the cancer community about coping with uncertainty during the festive season, wanting to take care of others, feeling isolated and alone at a time which for many is about togetherness. These are just some topics Karin covers in this Christmas edition. Check out all other podcast episodes of Cancer And You HERE. K...
Ep 13: Cancer at Christmas
December 09, 2019 10:40 - 22 minutes - 17.8 MBCancer changes everything. Christmas, New Year and festive seasons are no exception. How to cope? This edition of 'Cancer and You' includes questions and comments received from the cancer community about coping with uncertainty during the festive season, wanting to take care of others, feeling isolated and alone at a time which for many is about togetherness. These are just some topics Karin covers in this Christmas edition. Check out all other podcast episodes of Cancer And You HERE. K...
Ep12: Breast density and patient advocacy - in conversation with Siobhán Freeney
September 18, 2019 13:53 - 35 minutes - 31.7 MBEver wondered about breast density or what patient advocacy is all about? In this episode of 'Cancer and You' I am delighted to bring to you my conversation with breast density advocate Siobhán Freeney. We cover 2 important topics: Part 1 (first 18 minutes): Breast density matters - whether you have breast cancer or not! Siobhán explains why, and how to get the information you need. Part 2 (18 minutes onwards): How do you get into advocacy - for yourself or others? Siobhán shares with us...
Breast density and patient advocacy - in conversation with Siobhán Freeney
September 18, 2019 13:53 - 35 minutes - 31.7 MBEver wondered about breast density or what patient advocacy is all about? In this episode of 'Cancer and You' I am delighted to bring to you my conversation with breast density advocate Siobhán Freeney. We cover 2 important topics: Part 1 (first 18 minutes): Breast density matters - whether you have breast cancer or not! Siobhán explains why, and how to get the information you need. Part 2 (18 minutes onwards): How do you get into advocacy - for yourself or others? Siobhán shares with us...
Ep11: Advice for the newly diagnosed
June 27, 2019 08:19 - 21 minutes - 13.9 MBIf you are affected by cancer you may wonder how others cope. In Part 2 of Cancer Voices we hear from 4 people who have gone through cancer. Rod Ritchie, Sara Liyanage, Diane Leopard and Bruce Gilligan share their advice for those newly diagnosed: what they have learnt about coping with cancer, uncertainty, life and themselves. They are also actively involved in supporting to the community. Find out more about each of them HERE. In Part 1 of Cancer Voices we hear our contributors share the...
Advice for the newly diagnosed
June 27, 2019 08:19 - 21 minutes - 13.9 MBIf you are affected by cancer you may wonder how others cope. In Part 2 of Cancer Voices we hear from 4 people who have gone through cancer. Rod Ritchie, Sara Liyanage, Diane Leopard and Bruce Gilligan share their advice for those newly diagnosed: what they have learnt about coping with cancer, uncertainty, life and themselves. They are also actively involved in supporting to the community. Find out more about each of them HERE. In Part 1 of Cancer Voices we hear our contributors share the...
Learning from others' cancer lessons
June 22, 2019 15:54 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIf you are affected by cancer you may wonder how others cope. In Part 1 of Cancer Voices we hear from 3 people who have gone through cancer. Rod Ritchie, Sara Liyanage and Bruce Gilligan share what they have learnt about coping with cancer, uncertainty, life and themselves. They are also actively involved in supporting to the community. Find out more about each of them HERE. In Part 2 of Cancer Voices we hear words of encouragement for those newly diagnosed. Another informative and uplifti...
Ep10: Learning from others' cancer lessons
June 22, 2019 15:54 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIf you are affected by cancer you may wonder how others cope. In Part 1 of Cancer Voices we hear from 3 people who have gone through cancer. Rod Ritchie, Sara Liyanage and Bruce Gilligan share what they have learnt about coping with cancer, uncertainty, life and themselves. They are also actively involved in supporting to the community. Find out more about each of them HERE. In Part 2 of Cancer Voices we hear words of encouragement for those newly diagnosed. Another informative and uplifti...
Ep10: Learning from others’ cancer lessons
June 22, 2019 15:54 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIf you are affected by cancer you may wonder how others cope. In Part 1 of Cancer Voices we hear from 3 people who have gone through cancer. Rod Ritchie, Sara Liyanage and Bruce Gilligan share what they have learnt about coping with cancer, uncertainty, life and themselves. They are also actively involved in supporting to the community. Find out more about each of them HERE. In Part 2 of Cancer Voices we hear words of encouragement for those newly diagnosed. Another informative and uplifti...
Ep9: Coping with chemotherapy
June 22, 2019 15:22 - 20 minutes - 18.2 MBHow to prepare for and cope with chemotherapy treatment? Side effects can vary, as can the treatment itself. In this episode of her podcast 'Cancer and You' Karin Sieger explains what to expect, how to cope with the optional and mental impact of chemotherapy, and shares some of her own experiences. Also check out her articles and videos on chemobrain and cancer hair loss. Check out all other podcast episodes of Cancer And You HERE. Karin Sieger is a UK-based registered and accredited onli...
Coping with chemotherapy
June 22, 2019 15:22 - 20 minutes - 18.2 MBHow to prepare for and cope with chemotherapy treatment? Side effects can vary, as can the treatment itself. In this episode of her podcast 'Cancer and You' Karin Sieger explains what to expect, how to cope with the optional and mental impact of chemotherapy, and shares some of her own experiences. Also check out her articles and videos on chemobrain and cancer hair loss. Check out all other podcast episodes of Cancer And You HERE. Karin Sieger is a UK-based registered and accredited psyc...
How to keep going when someone else dies of cancer
June 09, 2019 15:18 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBIf you are affected by cancer (whether you have been diagnosed, treated, or are a relative, friend), then you will know how painful it can be, when someone else dies of cancer. How can we honour the pain of the loss, and the fear of what may lie ahead for us, and still keep going? In this episode of her podcast 'Cancer and You' Karin Sieger explains what to expect, how to cope and shares some of her own experiences. You can read her accompanying article HERE. Check out all other podcast epi...
Ep8: How to keep going when someone else dies of cancer
June 09, 2019 15:18 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBIf you are affected by cancer (whether you have been diagnosed, treated, or are a relative, friend), then you will know how painful it can be, when someone else dies of cancer. How can we honour the pain of the loss, and the fear of what may lie ahead for us, and still keep going? In this episode of her podcast 'Cancer and You' Karin Sieger explains what to expect, how to cope and shares some of her own experiences. You can read her accompanying article HERE. Check out all other podcast epi...
Ep7: Coping with cancer anxiety and scanxiety
June 09, 2019 14:53 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBWith cancer comes uncertainty and anxiety, throughout all stages of the experience. And cancer anxiety does not end with remission. Whether you are the one with the diagnosis, a relative or friend you will experience general anxiety or fear around specific situations like check ups and scans. In this episode of her podcast 'Cancer and you' Karin Sieger explains what to expect, how to cope and shares some of her own experiences. Check out all other podcast episodes of Cancer And You HERE. K...
Coping with cancer anxiety and scanxiety
June 09, 2019 14:53 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBWith cancer comes uncertainty and anxiety, throughout all stages of the experience. And cancer anxiety does not end with remission. Whether you are the one with the diagnosis, a relative or friend you will experience general anxiety or fear around specific situations like check ups and scans. In this episode of her podcast 'Cancer and you' Karin Sieger explains what to expect, how to cope and shares some of her own experiences. Check out all other podcast episodes of Cancer And You HERE. K...
Coping with life after cancer treatment
June 09, 2019 14:28 - 21 minutes - 18.9 MBCancer doesn't end with treatment, because the emotional and mental impact of the cancer experience can last for a very long time. Diagnosis, treatment, possible treatment side effects and uncertainty are just some of the reasons why anxiety, depression, anger, mood swings, hopelessness, relationship issues and more are not uncommon. In this episode of her podcast 'Cancer and you' Karin Sieger explains what to expect, how to cope and shares some of her own experiences. You can read her acco...
Ep6: Coping with life after cancer treatment
June 09, 2019 14:28 - 21 minutes - 18.9 MBCancer doesn't end with treatment, because the emotional and mental impact of the cancer experience can last for a very long time. Diagnosis, treatment, possible treatment side effects and uncertainty are just some of the reasons why anxiety, depression, anger, mood swings, hopelessness, relationship issues and more are not uncommon. In this episode of her podcast 'Cancer and you' Karin Sieger explains what to expect, how to cope and shares some of her own experiences. You can read her acco...
Coping with a cancer diagnosis
June 09, 2019 10:38 - 20 minutes - 18.1 MBA cancer diagnosis changes everything, and the way we cope with it can vary from person to person. It can hit you hard there and then or you feel it lateron. You may want to talk about it or not. In this episode of her 'Cancer and You' podcast Karin Sieger provides down to earth advice about coping with a cancer diagnosis and shares some of her own experiences. Check out all other podcast episodes of Cancer And You HERE. Karin Sieger is a UK-based registered and accredited psychotherapist...
Ep5: Coping with a cancer diagnosis
June 09, 2019 10:38 - 20 minutes - 18.1 MBA cancer diagnosis changes everything, and the way we cope with it can vary from person to person. It can hit you hard there and then or you feel it lateron. You may want to talk about it or not. In this episode of her 'Cancer and You' podcast Karin Sieger provides down to earth advice about coping with a cancer diagnosis and shares some of her own experiences. Check out all other podcast episodes of Cancer And You HERE. Karin Sieger is a UK-based registered and accredited online psychoth...
Ep4: How to talk about cancer
June 08, 2019 19:42 - 20 minutes - 17.3 MBCancer is complex and difficult and so is talking about it. Whether you are the one with the illness, a relative, friend or medical professional. How should we talk about a cancer diagnosis or prognosis, cancer treatment, the help we need, the fears we have? And why may we sometimes prefer not to say or hear anything at all? In this episode of her 'Cancer and You' podcast Karin Sieger provides down to earth advice about talking about cancer and shares some of her own experiences. You can rea...
How to talk about cancer
June 08, 2019 19:42 - 20 minutes - 17.3 MBCancer is complex and difficult and so is talking about it. Whether you are the one with the illness, a relative, friend or medical professional. How should we talk about a cancer diagnosis or prognosis, cancer treatment, the help we need, the fears we have? And why may we sometimes prefer not to say or hear anything at all? In this episode of her 'Cancer and You' podcast Karin Sieger provides down to earth advice about talking about cancer and shares some of her own experiences. You can rea...
What is cancer anger? How to cope?
June 08, 2019 18:00 - 21 minutes - 18.2 MBCancer brings a lot of difficult emotions and cancer anger is one of them. Whether you are the one with the diagnosis, a relative or friend, cancer changes everything and can leave us frightened and angry for a very long time. In this episode of her 'Cancer and You' podcast Karin Sieger offers down to earth advice about how to cope with cancer anger and shares some of her own experiences. You can read her accompanying article HERE. Check out all other podcast episodes of Cancer And You HERE...
Ep3: What is cancer anger? How to cope?
June 08, 2019 18:00 - 21 minutes - 18.2 MBCancer brings a lot of difficult emotions and cancer anger is one of them. Whether you are the one with the diagnosis, a relative or friend, cancer changes everything and can leave us frightened and angry for a very long time. In this episode of her 'Cancer and You' podcast Karin Sieger offers down to earth advice about how to cope with cancer anger and shares some of her own experiences. You can read her accompanying article HERE. Check out all other podcast episodes of Cancer And You HERE...
Ep2: The impact of cancer on relationships
June 08, 2019 17:38 - 19 minutes - 16.8 MBCancer doesn't just impact our health, it affects our relationships, too. Whether you are the one with the illness, a relative, friend or colleague, the stress, anxiety, helplessness and loneliness can make things hard. We may feel let down and disappointed or supported and understood. In this episode of her 'Cancer and You' podcast Karin Sieger explains what to expect, offers down to earth advice about how to cope and shares some of her own experiences. Check out all other podcast episodes...
The impact of cancer on relationships
June 08, 2019 17:38 - 19 minutes - 16.8 MBCancer doesn't just impact our health, it affects our relationships, too. Whether you are the one with the illness, a relative, friend or colleague, the stress, anxiety, helplessness and loneliness can make things hard. We may feel let down and disappointed or supported and understood. In this episode of her 'Cancer and You' podcast Karin Sieger explains what to expect, offers down to earth advice about how to cope and shares some of her own experiences. Check out all other podcast episodes...
The impact of cancer on you
June 08, 2019 16:04 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBCancer affects your emotional and mental wellbeing, whether you are going through treatment, live with or beyond cancer; whether you are the one with the diagnosis, a relative, friend or work in the field. In the first episode of her podcast 'Cancer and You' Karin Sieger offers down to earth advice and shares some of her own experiences. Check out all other podcast episodes of Cancer And You HERE. Karin Sieger is a UK-based registered and accredited psychotherapist and writer, who offers s...
Ep1: The impact of cancer on you
June 08, 2019 16:04 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBCancer affects your emotional and mental wellbeing, whether you are going through treatment, live with or beyond cancer; whether you are the one with the diagnosis, a relative, friend or work in the field. In the first episode of her podcast 'Cancer and You' Karin Sieger offers down to earth advice and shares some of her own experiences. Check out all other podcast episodes of Cancer And You HERE. Karin Sieger is a UK-based registered and accredited online psychotherapist and cancer counse...