Cancer Australia

PTA - When the woman you love has secondary breast cancer - audio CD

When a woman is diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, the news and its implications can be enormously challenging for her, and also for her partner and family. This series (available in the online podcast or ordered as a CD) provides advice and information to men supporting a woman they love who has been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer on how to deal with their own needs and feelings.

Men share their own experiences and health professionals offer guidance on a range of emotional, physical and practical issues.

1. Introduction
2. After the diagnosis
3. Talking about it
4. Feelings, mood changes and mental health
5. Impact on family and relationships
6. Dealing with treatment
7. Getting through the day
8. Saying goodbye
9. Information and support
10. Living well

We would like to thank all those who contributed their time, experiences and expertise to develop this resource.