Shelli often chatted about The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino of butyoudontlooksick.com. You have only so many spoons to get through your day. When you’re sick, your spoon supply becomes limited so from the moment you wake up until bedtime you only have this much spoon energy. If you use too many then you are …
For cancer patients each year is a milestone. We wish you all a new year in 2022 full of positive energy and some good and happy times to help you with what lies ahead. May it bring with it more successful treatments, reduced side effects, remission, and most of all a cure. A special thank you …
Thanking family, friends, our valued suppliers and supporters for the love, care and amazing generosity purchasing and donating kits during 2021. With your ongoing support we were able to keep Shelli’s The Kit Foundation and the vision of her kit for cancer case alive for another year. We wish you and your families a very merry …
There is so much to think about at this time of year. At Christmas it’s important not to forget your REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS. Some local pharmacies may be offering reduced opening hours over the Christmas period and it’s important to plan ahead for repeat prescriptions or ordering and collecting new prescriptions that can take several days. Running out of medications would …
Vomiting and diarrhoea are common side effects of cancer and treatment leading to dehydration. To function correctly, your body needs both water and electrolytes (such as sodium, potassium and chloride). Water helps to maintain body temperature, digest food and lubricate tissues and joints. Electrolytes help to retain fluid, and maintain good nerve and muscle function. On …
November 13th is World Kindness Day. Shelli’s favourite saying was, “kindness is free, spread that s**t everywhere!” Join the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation looking for ways to make kindness the norm in your daily life. World Kindness Day is a great day to begin building a new routine. Kindness starts with One smile. One compliment. One cup …
An upcoming scan and tests can make you feel anxious. After you’ve waited a period between scans and your appointment the last thing you need is a social chat with your medical team, Cut the small talk. “just tell me the results!” You get the chance to celebrate the result or discuss what lies ahead …
Caring for your skin is important especially if you have lymphoedema. Any skin breaks can make you more likely to get an infection. Protect your hands by wearing gloves when gardening, washing dishes, or cleaning. Moisturise at least once a day with a good skin cream and avoid cuts, splits, and abrasions. To give your hands …
September 1st, the first day of Spring and hopefully the start of some beautiful weather. Those warmer days can work wonders and the gardens start to come to life. Cancer patients may start to feel some relief knowing those extremely cold days causing extra pain may nearly be behind the for this year. Spring weather …
Friday 27th August 2021 is World Daffodil Day. The Power of the Flower lies in its ability not only to inspire hope, but to encourage people to take action. Sadly, with nearly 150,000 Australians diagnosed with cancer every year, most people have been touched by this heartbreaking disease. We may not be able to purchase our bunches …
