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.
Should You Go on a Cruise During or After Cancer Treatment? Cruise holidays can seem like the perfect low-effort getaway. Unpack once, wake up in a new place each day, and have all your meals, entertainment, and accommodation sorted in one neat floating package. But if you’re a bowel cancer patient in treatment or recovery, […]
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A bowel cancer diagnosis is confronting enough on its own. But when you’re living alone, the challenges can multiply fast. From practical safety concerns to emotional isolation, navigating treatment without someone in the next room can feel daunting. But it is absolutely possible and you don’t have to do it all alone, even if you’re
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Eating out is supposed to be fun. A treat. A break from routine. But when your bowel’s been rearranged, your appetite’s inconsistent, and your gut doesn’t always play nice with food, the idea of going out for a meal can turn from joy to dread real quick. When Eating Isn’t Just Eating Anymore After
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Some days you’re up for cooking. Other days, opening the fridge feels like climbing a mountain. If you’re going through cancer treatment, you’ll know what I mean. Fatigue isn’t just feeling a bit tired, it’s bone-deep exhaustion that messes with your body, your brain, and often your appetite too. So how do you eat well
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You know the drill. One minute you’re watching telly, the next minute you’re told to head to hospital. Bloods are off. Infection risk. A sudden complication. Or maybe you’re just feeling so rubbish you know it’s time to stop pushing through and get help. Whatever the reason, there’s no time to start folding pyjamas or
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Before cancer, travel might have felt like second nature. For many of us, it was one of life’s biggest joys: ticking off new countries, chasing experiences, and soaking up every bit of adventure. But after a cancer diagnosis, the idea of travel often changes. It is not just about booking a flight anymore. It is
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Heading to a festival. Hitting the road. Exploring somewhere new. Sounds great in theory, but when you’ve got a stoma or serious bathroom anxiety or LARS, it can also feel like a logistical nightmare. This blog’s not about scaring you off or telling you to “just be brave.” It’s about helping you actually enjoy those
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Public Toilets, MLAK Keys & Bathroom Hacks: Surviving Public Spaces with Gut Issues When you are dealing with bowel cancer-related gut issues, whether it is LARS (low anterior resection syndrome), a stoma, post-surgery urgency, or just unpredictable bowel habits, surviving public spaces can feel like a tactical mission. Planning around toilet access is not just
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Let’s be real, most of us don’t plan for this. Hospital bags are for babies, right? Not for grown adults suddenly staring down surgery, chemo, or a mystery multi-night stay because life’s decided to punch you in the guts (literally or otherwise). But here you are. And trust me, there’s hospital packing lists all over
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When you’re dealing with cancer, whether it’s treatment, surgery recovery, fatigue, or grief, showing up to big life events isn’t as simple as just RSVP-ing yes. Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, funerals… they all hit differently when your body and brain aren’t cooperating. Sometimes you want to be there more than anything, but you physically can’t. Other
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