Though strange and unsettling for the wider community, it’s a predicament already rather familiar for many of us in the cancer community. We’ve already made our peace with forces outside our control determining what we can and can’t do.
Read more arrow_forwardDr Emily answers some frequently asked questions from our patient community.
Read more arrow_forwardHope is not something you can just switch on and off, like a light. It’s not simply a matter of choice. Some hopes are not helpful, especially when they’re unrealistic. Hope can heal, but it can also harm...
Read more arrow_forwardThe diagnosis of a serious illness like cancer can be abrupt and alarming. It is common to feel lost and in need of guidance and information.
Read more arrow_forwardMisdiagnosis: a situation when you are diagnosed with an illness or condition that is incorrect. Not to be confused with a missed diagnosis...
Read more arrow_forwardThe ‘end-of-treatment’ bell rings signifying the end of treatment. But what exactly does this mean for those who have lived through cancer? Does the end of treatment, the final chemotherapy or radiation dose mean the end of living with cancer and all...
Read more arrow_forwardCognitive impairment –common in cancer treatment. Also known as ‘brain fog’ or…
Read more arrow_forwardThe Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) have recently recommended that exercise should be integrated into cancer management as standard practice and should be regarded as an adjunct to help counteract some cancer symptoms and treatment side effects.
Read more arrow_forwardYou hear about a friend / family member’s recent cancer diagnosis. What runs through your head? How do you react? And more importantly, what can you do?
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