Tag: cancer survivor
We discuss ‘wellness’ and provide information and strategies of things you can do to work towards feeling well.
Every week, I receive emails and phone calls from women who have recently been diagnosed with cancer. With one in eight Australian women being diagnosed with breast cancer and one in three women being diagnosed with cancer at some point in their life, it’s a disease that touches many of us. But instead of being […]
When Tricia Vermuyten, 44, found out she had breast cancer eleven years ago she reacted with the same shock and disbelief that is common to anyone finding out they have this terrible disease. “I remember sitting at home on the couch with my husband watching TV when I got the call,” she says. “It was […]
There are now many ways to treat pain and we discuss what you can do to work towards dealing with chronic pain.
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 […]
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 […]
In this webinar, we discuss tips on exercise and eating well when you’re undergoing cancer treatment.
In this webinar, we discuss strategies and tips on how you can achieve a good work life balance after cancer.
In this webinar, we discuss the fear of cancer coming after treatment and how you can cope well.