4 Corners - Generation Cancer
4 Corners on ABC had an interesting program on cancer in young adults (under 50) called “Generation Cancer”. Not specific to breast cancer, but breast cancer was mentioned quite a bit.
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Hi everyone and thank you Suki for highlighting the story. I know there was quite a reaction to many of the topics that were explored.
We know that any media on cancer with lived experiencing may impact our Network so I hope anyone who found it difficult to watch reaches out to us today for support.
For me watching last night, I saw so many of the reasons why we developed the Podcast What you don't know until you do with Dr Charlotte Tottman. The emotions that are so difficult to understand for yourself until you connect with others - who just know!
Series 1:
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/podcasts/what-you-dont-know-until-you-do/
Series 2:
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/podcasts/what-you-dont-know-until-you-do-unlimited/
Last night also highlighted that we have so many unanswered questions in cancer and why research is so very important. When we have unanswered questions - we know it can bring about uncertainty - and I don't know about anyone else but uncertainty can make me a bit wobbly!
I also found some of the questions that were asked angered me - but this is not the first time and it sure wont be the last that a media story raises my temperature!
I have found chatting with our Network to help process some of my thoughts, feelings and reactions to last night - so if you need us we are here.
KP