Relationships, Sex & Communication

 

How to talk to family, navigate dating, deal with intimacy changes, set boundaries, handle awkward conversations, and keep relationships real through cancer.

Blogs

Close-up of healthcare professional in green scrubs with stethoscope and arms crossed, representing communication and trust in cancer care.
How to Communicate with Healthcare Professionals
Meal train and practical help options for bowel cancer patients in Australia
Meal Trains, Grocery Drops & Gift Registries: How to Ask for Practical Help
Close-up of woman holding pregnancy test, symbolising fertility and reproductive health after cancer treatment
Fertility and Reproductive Health After a Bowel Cancer Diagnosis
Smiling family of four walking barefoot along the beach with their small dog, symbolising connection, resilience, and the impact of bowel cancer on family dynamics.
The Impact of Bowel Cancer on Family Dynamics
Sex after bowel surgery guide for bowel cancer patients in Australia
Sex After Bowel Surgery: Honest Answers to Awkward Questions
A young couple sits quietly together, reflecting the emotional weight cancer places on relationships — early-onset bowel cancer in Australia
My Wife Deserved So Much More Than This
Parenting through cancer treatment in Australia while managing fatigue and raising young kids
Parenting Through Treatment: Finding Energy When You’re Exhausted
Black and white photo of a woman holding a finger to her lips, symbolising silence or setting boundaries, relevant to managing unwanted advice during cancer.
Handling Unwanted Advice: Thanks, But No Thanks
Young cancer survivor smiling while using a dating app on their phone, representing cancer and dating experiences in Australia.
Dating Apps & Cancer: Do You Put It On Your Profile?
Sex and intimacy after bowel cancer in young Australian adults, including stoma and body confidence issues
Navigating Sex, Intimacy & Body Confidence in Your 20s & 30s After Bowel Cancer
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Other Categories

Magnifying glass zooming in on the word cancer in newsprint, representing cancer awareness and early diagnosis
Understanding Bowel Cancer
Silhouette of woman making a heart shape with her hands at sunset, representing emotional wellbeing and self-care after a cancer diagnosis
Diagnosis and Emotional Impact
Nurse wearing gloves setting up chemotherapy infusion for a patient receiving cancer treatment
Treatment Options and Innovations
Young woman experiencing abdominal pain while lying in bed, highlighting common bowel cancer symptoms and digestive discomfort
Side Effects, Symptoms & Recovery Tips
Bowl of granola with milk and a glass of orange juice on a white table, representing nutrition and healthy eating during cancer treatment
Nutrition, Lifestyle & Movement
Black and white image of a couple lying close together on the floor, looking thoughtful and connected, symbolising intimacy, vulnerability, and navigating changes in relationships during cancer.
Relationships, Sex & Communication
Parents and child holding hands at sunset, representing family support, relationships, and communication during cancer care.
For Parents, Partners & Friends
Person wearing a blue crop top and jeans outdoors, showing a visible stoma bag on their abdomen, symbolising confidence, acceptance, and everyday life with a stoma after bowel cancer surgery.
Navigating Practical Life Stuff
Couple managing bills and using a calculator, highlighting financial planning and budgeting support during cancer treatment
Money, Work & Insurance
Person sitting alone by the water at sunset, representing grief, loss, and emotional healing after losing a loved one to cancer.
Identity, Grief & Big Feelings
Cancer advocates and survivors participating in Call on Canberra event to raise awareness for bowel cancer and early detection
Survivorship, Advocacy & Life After Cancer
Cancer patient receiving emotional support from a nurse or caregiver at home, symbolising palliative and end-of-life care.
End-of-Life, Legacy & Palliative Care