Blog Topic: Coping with cancer
This year in Australia, it is predicted that 1,900 people will be diagnosed with brain cancer and around 1,385 people will die from the disease. Despite improving survival rates in other types of cancer, brain cancer survival remains poor. Sadly, only around 22 per cent of people diagnosed with this cancer will survive for five […]
Anyone who has kids will know that you just can’t fool them. If you’ve ever tried to keep the fantasy of Santa Claus real for the sake of a younger sibling, you’ll know just how hard it can be! When someone is diagnosed with cancer, adults are sometimes unsure about discussing the situation with children. […]
When Camilla Gunn’s colleague at Westpac was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago, Camilla realised the experience for him and for other staff would have been easier if there were some guidelines for coping with cancer in the workplace. “I’m a proud Westpac employee and I really believe in the company credo of helping […]
In 2015 Megan Sullivan fell 15 metres whilst climbing in California’s Yosemite National Park, got hit by a car and was then diagnosed with skin cancer, all in one month. Two weeks later, she decided to see the 7 New Wonders of the World in just 13 days with a new outlook on life: to […]
We’ve all faced uncertainty in our lives. It’s the constant reminder that we’re not always in complete control of our own destiny. When I was told I had brain cancer, I had no idea what to make of it. The immediate response was a complete numbness, where I didn’t know where to begin processing the […]
This week, ABC Four Corners broadcast an investigative report which exposed major problems that many terminal patients, including cancer patients, can face when trying to access insurance pay-outs. The burden of cancer can come in many shapes and sizes – not least the often unexpected financial impact of the disease. Whether newly diagnosed or facing […]
Diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 37, Janette Gilbert undoubtedly faced numerous physical and emotional challenges. Through the experience, however, Gilbert’s resilience and support network ultimately allowed her to make empowering discoveries about herself, her relationships, and the community around her. Having undergone several treatment strategies, she is now cancer-free at 44. The lump […]
Recovering from cancer can be tough. There’s an expectation that once you’ve finished treatment, everything should be fine. But we know from our Survivorship work that things aren’t always so fine, not least when it comes to sex and relationships after cancer. And with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the love hearts and red […]
With new estimates from Cancer Council showing the number of Australians living with cancer or having survived a diagnosis has exceeded 1 million for the first time[i], Cancer Council NSW is calling for more Australians to help take action this World Cancer Day. This year’s World Cancer Day theme is “We Can. I Can.” and […]
Two research teams from the University of Newcastle have received over $4.4 million in funding to support their ground-breaking work. Cancer Council NSW awards these prestigious program grants, which run over 5 years, to the most outstanding researchers in the state with a track record of excellence. One grant has gone to Laureate Professor Rob […]