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Julie McCrossin

Julie McCrossin gets people talking

Julie is renowned across Australia for her warmth, humour, intelligence and commitment to social justice. After 20 years as a broadcaster with ABC Radio, ABC TV and Network 10, she is now a freelance journalist, facilitator, trainer and speaker.

From private workshops with small groups of people to huge public events, Julie has built a reputation for bringing people together, getting them communicating and helping them achieve positive outcomes.

For more information, contact Julie now.

Targeting Cancer

 

Julie has become an Ambassador for Targeting Cancer. She had oropharyngeal cancer treated with radiation therapy and chemotherapy in 2013, and is now back to her usual busy life.

Over 100,000 Australians are diagnosed with cancer each year. In 2010, 21,235 cancers were registered in New Zealand. It is estimated that about half of them will benefit from radiation therapy as part of their overall cancer treatment.

Watch this series of videos to follow Julie's treatment journey, from diagnosis and treatment to embracing the future.

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Head & Neck Cancer Patient & Family


Encouraging & helpful information for Head & Neck Cancer patients, families, friends & clinicians. Links to evidence-based clinical websites.

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Head & Neck Cancer Patient Book (2nd Ed)


The primary purpose of this book is to give encouragement and hope to people with a diagnosis of head and neck cancer and their families and carers.
Click here to download it.

Understanding Head and Neck Cancers

Julie's Story - Remove the Mask

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“If it is possible, through research, to find an alternative to the mask, to remove the mask and keep us safe, I would love to live long enough to see that happen.” – @JulieMcCrossin shares her experience of wearing the mask.

DONATE NOW: https://crowdfunding.sydney.edu.au/pr… With your help, we can remove the mask for patients like Julie, and take away some of the anxiety and distress that people with head and neck cancer face.

We asked Julie McCrossin AM to tell us about her own experience wearing the radiation therapy mask.

Julie is renowned across Australia for her warmth, humour, intelligence and commitment to social justice. After 20 years as a broadcaster with ABC Radio, ABC TV and Network 10, she is now a freelance journalist, facilitator, trainer and speaker.

Julie is a vocal advocate for improving the experience of cancer... read more