Here I will be sharing real-life experiences across the cancer journey, hardships and learnings of navigating a cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery
Throughout my cancer journey I have embraced authentically sharing my lived experience to raise awareness about young-onset bowel cancer, parenting through cancer, and the gaps
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
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
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’,
A cancer diagnosis, like any life changing trauma, will immediately enroll you into an extreme and unique self-development course. When your mortality, your future and everything you know
Knowledge is power. The knowledge that I’m talking about comes from an expert. Not Dr Google and not your cousin’s neighbour’s friend. And by expert
Is there such a thing? If you have been in hospital for more than a night, you will know that Yes – there totally is!
HOW AM I GOING TO DO THIS? Parenting is one of the world’s most sort after and privileged roles. With no training manual, the role
The carer’s sacrifice – a note to my husband…….. my primary carer
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.
