Recent articles by Abby Wallace
Behind every Cancer Council NSW volunteer, there is a story. With National Volunteer Week coming up, we’re sharing Serap’s story, one of our many dedicated volunteers that make a positive difference every day. As a single mum of three boys, Serap has always been on the go, working long hours to provide for her family. […]
In 2017 at 32 years old, Jo’s life took an unexpected turn. She’d felt a lump in her breast, but her GP reassured her it was just a cyst. For nearly ten months, Jo trusted her GP’s advice, even though her gut told her something wasn’t right. Finally, a new doctor sent her for a mammogram. […]
As a 72-year-old cancer survivor, Gayle has experienced more than most could ever imagine. Spanning more than 30 years, she has survived five different types of cancer and endured numerous surgeries and treatments. It all started in 1991, when Gayle was 38. She was a single mother with three young children, when a spur-of-the-moment decision […]
Imagine this: it’s almost Christmas. You’re in the midst of festive preparations – shopping for gifts, wrapping up work, and eagerly anticipating time with family and friends. Excitement is building. But then, you notice something: a small lump in your breast. Your excitement soon fades into worry. This is how Rhiannon’s story with cancer began. […]
At the age of 25, Chris had everything going for him. A successful career, a full life, and a bright future – until he was diagnosed with a rare cancer of the nasal and sinus region. The unexpected diagnosis Chris’s cancer story began when he was just 21. “I had an incident in a nightclub. […]
In October 2010, just a month after Heather turned 50, she received a bowel cancer screening kit in the mail. At first, the idea of completing the test didn’t seem urgent and after learning what was involved, she tucked the kit away in a drawer and forgot about it. That is, until February 2011, when […]
Sarah was first diagnosed with melanoma in 2016 after her very first skin check at 31 years old. Over the next six years, Sarah was not only diagnosed with cervical cancer, but bowel cancer as well. Despite the challenges of her cancer experience and treatment, she has managed to raise two small children and keep […]
In 2019, Linda moved from Penrith to Scone to be closer to her mum. Soon after, she saw a new GP who suggested that being over 50, she should do a bowel cancer screening test. Linda remembers being quite annoyed about it. “I was really busy that day. I just wanted to get a prescription […]