Navigating Practical Life Stuff

 

Hospital hacks, dealing with Centrelink, travelling with a stoma, fashion tips for scars, managing appointments, staying organised, and handling everyday life with cancer in the mix.

Blogs

Organise medical paperwork for cancer treatment with folders, referrals and test results in Australia.
Medical Paperwork Mountain: How to Organise Test Results, Referrals & Reports
Group of diverse hands stacked together in a show of unity and support, symbolising connection, community, and the strength of support networks for people affected by bowel cancer.
Support Networks: Online and Local Resources for Australians with Bowel Cancer
Admin paperwork overload for cancer patients in Australia
Admin Overload: Forms, Appointments & Medicare Support
Managing energy during cancer fatigue for bowel cancer patients in Australia
Managing Energy (Not Just Time): Planning Your Week Around Fatigue
Fashion tips for Australians living with a stoma, bowel cancer scars, or post-surgery bloating
Dressing for Comfort & Confidence: Fashion Hacks for Stomas, Scars & Bloating
Attending big events during cancer like weddings or birthdays can be overwhelming for Australian bowel cancer patients.
Going To Weddings, Birthdays & Big Events When You’re Not 100%
Hospital bag checklist for adults with cancer in Australia
Packing a Hospital Bag for Adults Who Never Thought They’d Need One
Public toilet access for bowel cancer patients managing gut issues in Australia
Public Toilets, MLAKs & Bathroom Hacks: Surviving Public Spaces with Gut Issues
Packing tips and toilet advice for Australians travelling with a stoma or bathroom anxiety due to bowel cancer
Festivals, Travel & Road Trips with a Stoma or Bathroom Anxiety
Travel during or after cancer treatment in Australia, tips for safer and more comfortable trips
Can I Travel Yet? Tips for Planning a Trip During or After 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