Show Notes
Why is cancer called a genetic disease and what does that mean for you? Julie McCrossin chats to genetic oncologist Dr Hilda High about what genetic tests can tell us about cancer.
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Introducing Cancer Council podcasts, where host Julie McCrossin joins experts to answer the big questions about cancer.
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Does cancer always mean pain? And if pain occurs, what can you do about it? Julie McCrossin chats with pain expert Prof Paul Glare about practical strategies for managing pain.