1 November 2026

McGrath Foundation: Navigating Cancer Care and Emotional Wellbeing Series - MODULE 4 (SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH METASTATIC OR ADVANCED CANCER)

Presented by Clinical Psychologists, Dr Jemma Gilchrist and Rebecca Van Lloy of Mind My Health.

MODULE 4: SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH METASTATIC OR ADVANCED CANCER

This is part of the Navigating Cancer Care and Emotional Wellbeing Series presented by Clinical Psychologists, Dr Jemma Gilchrist and Rebecca Van Lloy of Mind My Health originally developed for the McGrath Foundation.  

In this module you will learn ways to effectively support individuals and their families who are living with metastatic or advanced cancer, or who are approaching end of life care.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognise the unique emotional landscape experienced by people with metastatic or advanced cancer and their carers.
  • Recognise and respond to psychological and existential distress.
  • Communicate effectively and align your clinical practice with national evidence and cancer care goals.
  • Deliver nurse-led emotional support in the absence of available referrals.
  • Maintain your own emotional wellbeing as an oncology nurse.

 

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