Season 1

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The first season of Cancer Council ACT's Let's Chat Cancer mini-podcast series brings you bite-sized episodes designed to provide you with valuable insights, tips, and expert advice on the role of nutrition during and after a cancer diagnosis.

Our mini podcasts are hosted by our dedicated Supportive Care Team members, Kathlene and Ash, whose backgrounds in oncology and nutrition ensure that each episode is packed with information and actionable advice that can be incorporated into your daily life.

Whether you're a patient, a caregiver, a loved one, or simply interested in learning more about cancer and nutrition, our Let's Chat Cancer & Nutrition mini-podcasts are tailored for you.

Listen on the go or at your leisure on Spotify, YouTube or by clicking the links below. 

Got a question or something you're curious about? Reach out to our Supportive Care team here. 

Cancer Nutrition

Loss of appetite

In this introduction, Kathlene and Ash offer helpful tips on how to manage loss of appetite during and after cancer treatment.

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Cancer Nutrition 2

Nausea and vomiting

This episode explores practical nutritional tips including advice on meal sizes, food choices and complementary remedies.

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Cancer Nutrition 3

Healthy eating and cancer

Kathlene and Ash provide insight into what makes up a balanced diet and the benefits of following the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating.

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Cancer Nutrition 1

Part 1: Adding nutrition to the diet

This episode covers the five food groups, focusing on adding grains and vegetables to boost energy and manage fatigue during and after cancer treatment.

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Part 2: Adding nutrition to the diet

Kathlene and Ash continue their discussion on practical ways to add nutrition to your diet. This time they delve into fruits, proteins, legumes and dairy.

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Cancer Nutrition 3 v2

Common questions and myths

In the final episode of this mini podcast series, Kathlene and Ash debunk some of the most common myths surrounding food and cancer.

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