Peter Goldsworthy
GP, novelist, poet and librettist who wrote The Cancer Finishing School, a memoir reflecting on his experience with myeloma and its impact on his medical practice and life.
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Dec 17, 2025 • 55min
Surfer Tim Baker and doctor Peter Goldsworthy on living well with cancer
Tim Baker, a journalist and patient advocate living with prostate cancer, shares his journey of reclaiming agency after diagnosis. He discusses the importance of exercise and emotional support in navigating treatment. Dr. Peter Goldsworthy, a GP and memoirist, reflects on how cancer transformed his practice and understanding of patient care. Both guests emphasize the need for empathy in medicine, the therapeutic benefits of creative expression, and the paradoxical gift of cancer that brings focus and gratitude for meaningful living.
Jan 22, 2025 • 54min
How surfing writer Tim Baker and doctor Peter Goldsworthy learnt to live well and laugh with cancer
Tim Baker and Peter Goldsworthy share their unique experiences with cancer in a candid conversation. Baker, an award-winning surfing author, reflects on taking control post-diagnosis, while Goldsworthy, a GP and poet, discusses the transformative power of storytelling in his journey. They explore the challenges of cancer treatment, the importance of empathy in healthcare, and how humor fosters resilience. Their heartfelt insights shed light on family dynamics and the necessity for meaningful dialogue about illness.
