Cancer stories and news

"I just wanted to be Mum." Ridma and Dion’s story

Ridma was 12 weeks pregnant when she was told she had lymphoma.

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Have you been asked about a clinical trial?

Have you been asked about a clinical trial?

Wednesday 23 May 2018

Clinical trials are a gold standard treatment option, yet it can be challenging to make the decision to participate. Why not hear from others who has been through the experience of a treatment clinical trial. We have four new videos of people sharing their stories on how they got involved and what it entails.

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John's story

“I was diagnosed two weeks before my wedding.” John’s survived cancer, not once, but twice. The second time with a baby on the way.

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Kaitlyn's story

I was the picture of perfect health, a fit person. Then I was diagnosed with brain cancer.

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Conversation

A conversation with Tom, Family Connect volunteer

Tuesday 17 October 2017
We speak to Tom, a Family Connect volunteer who was caring for his wife after she was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in August 2014. Read on to learn more about Tom and Family Connect - a program for friends and family supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. Read more
A conversation with Bill

A conversation with Bill, Bowel cancer survivor

Monday 14 August 2017

Bill was diagnosed with bowel cancer at age 44. After treatment, Bill decided he wanted to ‘give back’ to the community and become a Cancer Connect volunteer - a telephone peer support program for people affected by cancer. Read on to learn more about Bill and his story.

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