Episode 1: A Mixed Dozen: Anxiety in a Cancer Context 

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Let’s be upfront about anxiety in a cancer content. 

In this episode Charlotte discusses ‘the mixed dozen’: the types of anxiety that are common during and beyond a cancer diagnosis, including diagnosis shock, fear of recurrence, scan anxiety and the impact on family, partner and friends. 

We also explore some common behavioural responses and strategies that can help such as challenging the anxiety, sitting in the uncertainty, getting to know your fear and triggers and mindfulness and exercise. 

This podcast was recorded in February 2023 

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Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan. 

Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA. 

Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios. 

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