29 episodes
THE C WORD Podshape
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- Society & Culture
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4.8 • 43 Ratings
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Meet Lee, your everyday, early 40's, Aussie bloke. He loves footy, love's keeping fit, and has spent most of the last 12 years coaching AFL football teams.
He has a wife, two young boys, and a zest for life. And just 6 weeks ago, he was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer.
In a time when one should be paralysed with uncertainty, Lee has chosen to take on this challenge like he does everything else, quite literally, head on.
This podcast is a snapshot of his journey, from day one. His aim is to use his own coaching skills to tackle the unknowns, share what he learns, offer new perspectives and focus on helping people, as well as himself, to deal with life’s challenges, no matter what’s thrown your way.
So far, Lee has two rules - don't cry in front of him and, please, don't mention The C Word.
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Dealing with decline
In this week’s episode, we catch up with Lee’s wife, Laura, to hear the latest on Lee’s condition. We dive into the details of his decline over the last 4 weeks and what it has meant for him and for the family. We talk to the challenges of being a partner and carer, the role of palliative care in the home, anticipatory grief, what she has learnt about herself in the process and why it’s so important to just take things day by day.
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All in the Mind
In this week’s episode, we have a special guest joining us, Founder of All in the Mind Foundation, Kylie Hannam. All in the Mind was founded 1 year after the loss of Kylie’s Husband, Craig, who passed away on the 26th February 2020, after battling one of the most aggressive forms of Brain Cancer - Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) - for 7 years and 9 months. Kylie’s vision is to make mental health support part of standard care for all brain cancer patients and improve the outcomes for survival, and they do this by funding appointments with psychologists for patients and their partners. Lee and Laura have benefited from this program throughout their journey, and it has been an integral part of their care.
In our chat, we dive into Craig’s story, the mission for the foundation and how it’s impacting lives, Kylies's personal experience and all of her learnings in the process, what it means for the patient and their families during this difficult time and how they can show up for each other, plus plenty everything in between.
Want to join the All in the Mind Annual - A night of Hope Gala Event?
Seats and tables are still available here:
https://www.trybooking.com/CNLOT (https://www.trybooking.com/CNLOT)
The details:
When: 25/05/2024 - 7pm - 11am
Where: Royal on the Park. 152 Alice Street. Brisbane Qld 4000
What: Bringing people together to raise hope for the Brain Cancer Community. Funds raised will be put towards research into new treatments for Brain Cancer as well as fund a new mental health program for brain tumour patients. Join us for a fun evening and help make a difference in someones life.
Raising Money for All in the Minds' mental Health Program - Finding your hope and also funding brain cancer research
3 Course Meal *4 Hour Drink Package
Live Entertainment * Lucky Door Prizes *Silent Auctions *Raffles
Want to find out more about All in the Mind Foundation?
https://allinthemindfoundation.com.au (https://allinthemindfoundation.com.au)
https://www.instagram.com/allthemind_braincancer/ (https://www.instagram.com/allthemind_braincancer/)
https://www.facebook.com/allinthemindfoundation (https://www.facebook.com/allinthemindfoundation)
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The physical impacts of treatment
In this week’s episode, we catch up with Lee after 2 months of ups and downs! We talk about their recent trip to Sydney, the physical effects of cancer treatment, how he landed back in hospital after the last good news, feedback on his MRI, and alternative healing modalities.
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Dreams 2 Live 4
In this week’s episode, we catch up with Lee after the chaos of Christmas. We discuss the impacts of his treatment, his family trip to the Gold Coast with thanks to dreams2live4.org, and how an old friend’s reaction brought about a big realisation on the impacts of brain cancer, not just for Lee, but for the youngest of our community, and how we need to do more to support those affected. To support Annie and her team on their mission, please visit - https://dreams2live4.org.au/get-involved/ (https://dreams2live4.org.au/get-involved/)To support cancer research, please visit - https://markhughesfoundation.com.au (https://markhughesfoundation.com.au)
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The hardest conversations lead to the best outcomes
In this week’s episode, we cover everything in Lee’s second round of radiotherapy - how he is coping, why they extended his treatment, and how his hair line is going. We discuss the impact of the Camp Quality program for schools and dive into one of Lee’s biggest challenges at home - trying to explain to his boys what’s really going on with dad’s brain.
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For the power of love and lasagna
In this week’s episode, we catch up with Lee after his most recent and unexpected hospital visits. After what has been an emotionally charged few weeks for everyone, we unpack the most recent complications in his recovery, what time looks like from here, the updated reality of optimism, how humour helps in the darkest of times and how lasagna is the language of love.
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Customer Reviews
Radiotherapy
Thank you for explaining to people what we do but please let them know we are Radiation Therapists. We are the only degree that is completely devoted to treating cancer and we are proud of it.
A positive state of mind is the most important start in any treatment and it’s always a pleasure to care for these people. I do always wonder if we should delete the Divinyls but it’s such a great song!
All the best in your journey!
LA5 xx
Emotional listening
Can’t believe how much I’ve enjoyed listening and at times through water glassed eyes.
Keep up the good work guys it’s a wonderful podcast.
Raw and honest.
Bravo gentlemen and Laura. You are amazing. Thank you for sharing your journey. I laughed and cried. Many people will be blessed and supported by this. Big hugs all round.