Side Effects, Symptoms & Recovery Tips

 

Practical advice for dealing with chemo side effects, bowel changes, fatigue, scars, LARS, ostomy care, nerve pain, long-term recovery and all the stuff nobody warns you about.

Blogs

Healthcare worker gently holding the hand of a patient lying in a hospital bed covered with a blue blanket, symbolising care, support, and compassion when preparing for surgery.
Preparing for Surgery: What to Expect
Comfort care tips for bowel cancer patients at home in Australia
Comfort Care Tips for Patients at Home
Woman standing on a dock looking at peaceful lake, representing emotional challenges and life changes with early menopause after cancer.
Early Menopause After Cancer: What Women Need to Know
Person resting on couch due to chronic fatigue after bowel cancer treatment in Australia
Managing Chronic Fatigue After Cancer Treatment
First Bite Syndrome jaw pain explained for Australian cancer patients
First Bite Syndrome: What It Is and How to Manage It
Woman lying on a bed with a pained expression, clutching her stomach, representing discomfort and the physical challenges of managing chemotherapy side effects.
Managing Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Chemo side effects for bowel cancer patients in Australia — including unexpected symptoms like diarrhoea and brain fog.
Dealing With Shit You Didn’t Know Chemo Would Do (Literally and Figuratively)
Cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy using icing therapy to help prevent neuropathy and hair loss, holding ice-cold water bottles while sitting in treatment chair.
Icing During Chemo: Does It Really Help with Neuropathy and Hair Loss?
Doctor checking a patient's foot for signs of neuropathy, highlighting nerve pain symptoms and management during chemotherapy.
Coping with Neuropathy: Tips for Preventing and Managing Nerve Pain During Treatment
Scars after bowel cancer treatment in Australia — it’s OK to hate them and still be proud of them.
It’s OK to Hate Your Scars (And Also Be Proud of Them)
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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