Blog Topic: Coping with cancer

Cancer wasn’t on Tim’s radar. At just 33, and with a wife and two small children under the age of five, he was busy juggling his work as a high school science teacher and raising a young family. So, when a small, painless lump appeared, he wasn’t expecting that a precautionary doctor’s visit would lead […]

Christmas is a hard time for people with a cancer diagnosis. Here are some strategies to make Christmas easier if you’re affected by cancer.

Diagnosing cancer involves a combination of tests and scans to find and assess abnormal cells

Diagnosing cancer involves a combination of tests and scans to find and assess abnormal cells. Here are some of the main tests and imaging techniques used for cancer diagnosis:  1. CT scan (Computerised Tomography)  A CT scan uses X-rays and a computer to create detailed pictures of the body. It helps identify tumours, their size, […]

Danica Bunch

Mother of two, Danica Bunch, was told that she may only have two years to live, couple of days before Christmas 2022.

Mid-2022, Dom noticed his chest would tighten during and after exercise – weeks later he was diagnosed with lung cancer.

Denise was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2018. Read how love endures all things.

When it comes to men’s health, it’s more than just about anatomy. Learn what the issues are and how to reduce your risk.

Cancer patient exercising

When you’re getting treated for cancer or recovering, staying active will help improve your health and wellbeing.

If you are facing financial hardship because of your cancer treatment this Christmas, these four options can help.

Elissa has brain cancer and is a part of the Cancer Council’s brain cancer telephone support group. Read her story.