Here I will be sharing real-life experiences across the cancer journey, hardships and learnings of navigating a cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery
A shout-out to my fellow health advocates! You are all incredible, and although you don’t know it yet, you are impacting the lives of people
“don’t throw it in the top drawer and forget about it, read the (very well written) instructions and send it off!“ I have been nursing
Before I became a bowel cancer patient, I would not have believed that there was such a thing as an “unsexy” cancer. This is the
Today I am preparing for my seventh Colonoscopy! Yes seventh… at the age of 41 years! How lucky am I to have a bowel that
Tips for an easier health recovery Written by Stacey Band Stacey Band holds a Bachelor of Science in Child Development, a Master Degree in Public Administration
Guest Blog Post – By Christopher Brett-Renes BPsySc, GradDipPsyc, MScMed (Sexual Health Counselling), MACA (Level 3) Psychosexual Therapist. Associate Lecturer, Postgraduate Program in Sexual & Reproductive Health,
As I approach the three year anniversary of my cancer diagnosis, I regularly reflect on the increasing depth of my understanding and insights into the
A rapid ride through the mind During the toughest periods, a cancer journey can be likened to a novice on a rafting expedition into the
Today we live in a self-conscious world where most of us attach at least some of our identity and personal worth to our appearance. With
Only in relatively recent times has our western society viewed death as a somewhat mystical and taboo experience. It wasn’t all that long ago that our loved ones had to be cared for in their own home in the
Your cancer type, treatment regime, age and pre-existing general health will all impact on your ability and readiness to return to work. Your Cancer Specialists
You’re not going crazy If you have had a cancer diagnosis and are having memory or concentration problems- you are not going crazy! ‘Cancer fog’,
My journey
Towards the end of 2018, as a 38 year old mum to an 18 month old and 3 year old I become a Cancer Mumma. I was diagnosed with early bowel cancer. My beautiful, carefree and predictable life as I knew it changed in a moment.
