NEWS & TIPS
Cancer Worry
It is hard enough coping with the worry of the coronavirus pandemic COD-19 but add to that a cancer diagnosis it would be devastating. Today’s order
Keep track
It’s very important to keep track of the details along the way including side effects, medications and dosages that your medical teams advise. Record your
Offer to shop
The coronavirus outbreak may be especially worrisome for those living with cancer putting them at higher risk for the severe form of COVID-19. It is important
Wash your reusable grocery shopping bags
Reusable grocery shopping bags are great for the environment they can harbour multiple harmful bacteria and E.coli. Your body will not be able to fight germs
Recording your Body Temperature
Your normal human body temperature is usually at its lowest in the early hours of the morning and highest in mid afternoon. but generally, remains
Keep Those Hands Moisturised
With the added worry of influenza and now Coronavirus (COVID-19), hand washing and hand sanitising becomes so vitally important. No one wants their immune system compromised. All this
International Women’s Day 2020
March 8th is International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women – while also marking a call
March is Lymphoedema Awareness Month
March is Lymphoedema Awareness Month and this year, the Australasian Lymphology Association is highlighting the signs of lymphoedema so that people, particularly those at higher risk
Take Care It’s Raining
On these wet days wth slippery pavements, as in Melbourne today, staying upright can be no easy feat. It is important for cancer patients to
Our Awesome Kit Card
No kit for Cancer case is complete without our special card. “You’re awesome #fact”. We think it’s just a perfect way to make a patient’s day
Autumn’s Sun can pack a Punch
It’s Autumn but that sun can still pack a punch! This is just a reminder to be aware of sun sensitivity on sunny Autumn days and
You rock!
March 1 is World Compliment Day. Tell your caregiver, friends and family who deliver meals, drop in for visits or leave little notes that ‘they rock’. Compliment
Be Safe, Wash your Hands
Your immune system can be weakened by your cancer and its treatments. It is important to try and avoid infection. Germs can get onto hands
Call me!
Cancer is a lonely battle affecting the patient but also their family/carer. For many, it can be embarrassing to ask for help, fear being turned
Jars or Tubes?
When using products in a jar wash your hands first because it you are sticking your finger into it repeatedly there’s potential for the spread of
