Diagnosis and
Emotional Impact

 

Real talk about the shock of diagnosis, medical gaslighting, scanxiety, mental health struggles, and how to cope when life flips upside down.

Blogs

Artistic image of flowers and a bandage with the word Help on a person's face, representing emotional distress and mental health challenges during cancer diagnosis.
Coping with Diagnosis: Emotional Support Strategies
Young bowel cancer patient seeking answers after delayed diagnosis in Australia
Navigating Delayed or Missed Diagnoses
PET vs CT vs MRI scan machines used for bowel cancer imaging in Australia
Scans, Scans and More Scans: What's the Difference Between PET, CT and MRI?
Person struggling with denial after cancer diagnosis.
Am I in Denial? Understanding Emotional Responses to Diagnosis
Doctor dismissing young patient symptoms in consultation.
Being Dismissed: Medical Gaslighting in Young Patients
Journaling through your diagnosis for emotional support during bowel cancer treatment in Australia
How to Journal Through Your Diagnosis Journey
A young Australian bowel cancer patient sitting alone in a hospital waiting room, experiencing medical PTSD.
Early-Onset Bowel Cancer & Medical PTSD: Yes, It’s a Thing
Young Australian questioning IBS diagnosis while experiencing bowel cancer symptoms
When It’s Not IBS: How to Advocate for Your Own Diagnosis
A cancer patient sits alone on a bench, representing social isolation after a bowel cancer diagnosis in Australia.
Social Isolation After Diagnosis: Why It Happens and How to Cope

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