NEWS & TIPS
Annual Influenza Season
It’s the annual influenza season again, from April to October. Vaccination against influenza (flu) remains important this year. Flu is a highly contagious viral infection
Daylight Savings Finishes
It’s that time again! Daylight saving time finishes this weekend in NSW, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania and SA so wind backwards and don’t forget to set
Pack your Phone Charger
Your cancer treatment appointments are stressful enough without your phone running out of charge! There are lists of items people recommend you take to treatment.
Take Extra Care on Rainy Days
Please take extra care on rainy days. Staying upright can be no easy feat, especially with this wet Autumn weather. It is important for cancer patients
Our Kit for Cancer Case filled with practical items
It’s a day for packing, restocking and ordering. Our Kit for Cancer case is filled with practical items useful for people undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.
I’m not sharing
It’s nice to be able to meet up with family and friends again after Covid-19 lockdown. Trying to keep your immune system strong by avoiding
Lymphoedema Awareness Month: Early Intervention
March is Lymphoedema Awareness Month and in 2021, the Australasian Lymphology Association and in addition to material to support knowing the signs of lymphoedema their
Extra Hand Care
With COVID-19 lockdown restrictions eased we will be venturing out and about again. Don’t forget the importance of hand washing and hand sanitising. No one wants their immune
It’s Autumn
Summer in Melbourne was very gentle to us this year, not too many hot, hot days. Autumn is a lovely time of the year when
Minimise Skin Aggravations
Minimise the chance of skin aggravations with good skincare and moisturising during chemotherapy and radiation. It is very important to use gentle soaps and avoid
Wash Your Fruit and Veg
We are all being careful when shopping during Covid-19, wearing masks and keeping the correct distance apart. Make sure you take extra care with unwashed
Take Notes
Keep a notebook or diary and jot down questions you want answered for every appointment. Do the same in hospital and have the list ready
Wotnot Natural and Organic Wipes
We pop Wotnot Natural Travel Wipes in our Kit for Cancer case, that’s 20 extra large 100% biodegradable wipes. It’s nice to have these convenient
Feel Good Feb
Saturday morning and we are back in lockdown. It’s hard to believe it is Feel Good Feb when our world is being turned up side
Your Keepcup
The KeepCup in our Kit for Cancer case has many uses, not just for coffee, hot chocolate or tea but great for water too. Staying hydrated
