S2, Episode 5. Rae Clifton (Embracing Perspective, the Power of Connection and Cancer Patients)

In this episode of our podcast series, "Embracing Perspective," join us as Rae Clifton, a compassionate advocate and cancer care professional from Coburg, VIC, shares her transformative experiences. With over 3.5 years of working closely with cancer patients and consumers at an Australian Non-For-Profit Advocacy Organisation and in a skin-tumor unit at a UK based hospital. Rae's insights delve into the intricate nature of human connection during times of vulnerability.Rae candidly opens up about her personal cancer journey, revealing her emotions and reflections when her father's Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma diagnosis hit close to home. Through working with Cancer Patients and being a caregiver, Rae sheds light on how such experiences reshape our perspectives.Highlighting the power of connection, Rae discusses the crucial role of empathy and shared experiences in healing. Her journey reveals the enduring impact of cancer, dispelling societal misconceptions around the "diagnosis-treatment-cure" narrative.Rae's wisdom extends to coping mechanisms and self-care, focusing on caregivers' strength in supporting loved ones' recovery. She emphasizes the need for open conversations and awareness to address the ongoing challenges families face even after medical battles subside.Tune in to this captivating episode of "Embracing Perspective" and be inspired by Rae Clifton's insights. Through her words, we're reminded of the strength of the human spirit, the transformative power of connection, and the importance of never underestimating the enduring effects of cancer.