Survivorship, Advocacy
& Life After Cancer

 

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

Blogs

Young Australian adult holding stomach in pain, highlighting bowel cancer risks in under-50s
Why the “Old Person’s Cancer” Narrative is Hurting Young Australians
Woman pushing back against medical dismissal of bowel cancer symptoms in Australia
Breaking the Stigma: Encouraging Women to Push Back When Dismissed
Young person sharing their poop story to raise bowel cancer awareness in Australia
Young People Sharing Their Poop Stories is Saving Lives (Here’s Why)
Happy breast cancer advocates.
Why Other Cancers Get Jealous of Breast Cancer Awareness (And What We Can Learn From It)
Cancer ribbons symbolising awareness and meaningful action for bowel cancer support in Australia.
When Every Cancer Ribbon Feels Like Noise: Finding Meaning in Giving Back
Cancer charities in Australia fundraising for bowel cancer awareness and support
The Truth About Cancer Charities: It’s More Complicated Than You Think
Finding purpose in advocacy and storytelling after a bowel cancer diagnosis in Australia
Finding Purpose in Advocacy and Storytelling
A reflective young Australian bowel cancer patient looking out a window on their cancerversary, caught between gratitude and grief
Happy Cancerversary? Navigating the Weird Emotions of Cancer Anniversaries
Three women lying on picnic blankets in a grassy field, laughing and relaxing together, symbolising connection, joy, and living well despite the challenges of a stage 4 cancer diagnosis.
Living Well with Stage 4: Redefining Survivorship
Man undergoing CT scan for cancer monitoring and follow-up testing in a medical imaging center.
Keeping Track: What to Expect from Cancer Monitoring Tests
Australian men gut health awareness — early detection of bowel cancer
From Embarrassment to Emergency: Why Men Delay Talking About Their Gut Health
Man holding stomach in discomfort — bowel cancer symptoms in Australian men
Breaking the Silence: Encouraging Men to Speak Up About Bowel Changes
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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