NEWS & TIPS
Keep Moving
It is important to ‘keep moving’. Being physically active can improve the side-effects of treatment and prevent long-term side-effects. Before starting an exercise program chat
World Daffodil Day
Friday 23rd August 2019 is World Daffodil Day. Why are Daffodils a symbol in the fight against cancer? Daffodils are a worldwide symbol of life.
#SayItNow week
Did you know it is #SayItNow Week 19-25 August? Who is someone in your life you appreciate? Take your opportunity to #SayItNow and let them
Goat Soap smells and feels divine
Good skincare and moisturising during chemotherapy and radiation is very important. Use gentle soaps and laundry detergents and avoid long, hot baths and showers to minimise the
Germs and your phone
Cancer patients need to avoid germs and bacteria causing infections especially when their immune system is weak due to treatment. When touching phones bacteria passes
Knowing your temperature
Having a fever means your body temperature is higher than normal. Something inside your body, such as an infection, has caused your temperature to rise.
Replenish your Electrolytes
The Winter months still require us to hydrate. Even in the colder months your body loses water through sweating, sweating, breathing and urinating no matter which
Rollercoaster Day
Friday, August 16 is Rollercoaster Day, a day to celebrate riding a rollercoaster for thrill seekers. Cancer patients often describe their life as a rollercoaster of emotions,
Relaxation Day
Thursday 15th in Relaxation Day, letting go of the stress and doing something that soothes you. Cancer is difficult, emotionally and physically. Slow down… breathe, and
How to make it all fit!
The cold weather is a good day for packing, restocking and ordering. Called Kit for Cancer, our case is filled with practical items useful for
Winter moisturising
Tempting as it might be on these cold mornings avoid having your shower or bath too hot. Hot showers and baths strip skin of natural
Rug up
Coping with these cold Winter months can be hard with extreme sensitivity to the cold. Don’t venture outside without a scarf and warm hat. With no
Beware when you kick off shoes
Often the first thing we do when we arrive home is kick our shoes off wherever we are. Now that’s not such a bad idea
Oops
Sometimes we have oops moments. Wipes are perfect to help maintain cleanliness, hygiene, freshness and spills. Whether that be at the hospital or at home in bed,
Journalling
We have popped a journal in our Kit for Cancer case for you to explore and record your private thoughts and feelings, good or bad. Relieve
