Welcome to the Rare Cancers Australia podcast list. We currently have 2 shows called Rare Bites and Radio Rare available to listen to that look to lighten the load of your cancer experience.
Rare Bites
Covering the complicated topics in the cancer space
Welcome to Rare Bites. A show that aims to look at breaking down the big chunks of technical jargon, and break them down into much easier to swallow bites. Lead by Dr Emily Isham, we will bring you weekly episodes aiming to answer your questions about the tricky topics in cancer.
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Navigating Palliative Care
Palliative Care. Two words that often cause so much discomfort and fear, but what do we really know about it? Join Dr. Emily and Sidekick James, as they dive into the world of Palliative Care.
Episodes are released every Tuesday and are available above or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow and listen for free.
Radio Rare
Radio Rare is a podcast that shares the stories of those in and around the rare and less common cancer community.
Being diagnosed with a rare cancer doesn’t mean you’re alone and Radio Rare will dive into the human stories of the rare cancer experience, the innovation, and the advocacy. Addressing the feeling of isolation experienced by so many, we look to create a connected community of those affected by rare and less common cancers.
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Listen to our latest episode
COVID Connect: COVID and its effect on people living with cancer, with Julie McGirr and Giovanna Raco
In the latest episode of the Radio Rare podcast, Clinical Nurse Specialists Julie and Giovanna from Cancer Council Victoria share how the turbulence of the last 18 months has affected people living with cancer, and what patients are most concerned about at the moment.
You can listen to any episode from Season 1, 2, Covid Connect or Thought Leader Series here, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Guest Appearances
The Big C | Rare Resilience: From Patient to Advocate - A CEO's Journey
Rare Cancer's Australia CEO, Christine Cockburn speaks on cancer podcast, The Big C. Christine says that caring for her mum was one of the great privileges of her life, then when she had her own cancer experience, she realised that her Mum's rare diagnosis had been a whole different world.
Now every day Christine gets to work with the rare community, and she couldn't feel more fortunate. After six years as Head of Patient Support, and then General Manager at Rare Cancers Australia (RCA), she now holds the position of Chief Executive Officer.