NEWS & TIPS
Something Inspirational
Do you enjoy inspirational quotes and notes? Shelli wrote pages and pages of quotes, inspirational, funny, angry and emotional. Some patients like to decorate their home or their hospital
Celebrate everything
Cut the small talk, just tell me the results. After you’ve waited a period between scans and your appointment the last thing you need is
Our Kit
Kit for Cancer is our care package curated by current and former cancer patients and designed to support people from the moment they are diagnosed
What’s your favourite fruit?
What’s your go-to when it comes to fruit? Watermelon was a favourite of Shelli’s. Cold watermelon smoothies with a touch of mint were her favourite
Swimming, a good source of light exercise
Swimming is a good source of light exercise that can help combat fatigue. It will help keep you cool during the summer, help reduce strain
13th November – World Kindness Day.
November 13th is World Kindness Day. The mission of the World Kindness Movement is to create a kinder world by inspiring individuals and nations towards greater kindness. The
Managing Fatigue
Cancer fatigue is different from everyday tiredness. Suddenly you can feel like ‘you’ve been hit by a truck’. Everything can seem overwhelming, an effort, very frustrating and
Remembrance Day 2019: In Flanders Fields
At 11 am on 11 November 1918 the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. The tradition
New Delivery of Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm
Love a new delivery of Burt’s Bees beeswax lip balm. We pop one in our Kit for Cancer case to help nourish and makes your lips feel luxurious.
Declutter
Marie Kondo may have sparked the latest decluttering craze at home but we are suggesting you declutter or unbusy your life! Chemotherapy treatment and radiation
Spend some time outside
Staying indoors all day can fuel anxiety. Create a safe relaxation haven in your garden to help with mood and energy levels. Spending some time outside helps
Walk in my Shoes, Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month providing the opportunity to raise community awareness of lung cancer and the signs and symptoms of the disease. Lung cancer is the
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Each year, more than 3,500 Australians are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Less than 10% survive five years. The pancreas is a gland of the digestive system.
Keep your Hand Sanitiser close by
If you are out and about for Melbourne Cup day Your health and fighting infection and germs is the most important factor when undergoing treatment
Help with Rapid Rehydration
After these last few hot days, remember to rehydrate and drink water. To function correctly, your body needs both water and electrolytes (such as sodium,
