5 Young Adult Novels that Capture the Cancer Experience
Here’s five young adult books that capture the cancer experience, either from the perspective of patients or the people around them.
Here’s five young adult books that capture the cancer experience, either from the perspective of patients or the people around them.
While doctors and nurses can provide medical advice for how to manage them, there are some things that can be implemented around the house by carers to help minimise the impacts of side effects.
One of the key survivorship concerns after cancer treatment is the risk for infertility. Chemotherapy, radiation and surgery are the most frequent determinants of infertility among cancer survivors.
Being a carer is one of the most difficult roles that anyone could ever take on.
Luckily, there are many resources in Australia that carers can tap into apart from the support of family and friends
Cancer caregivers have the important role of tending to the needs of their loved ones during a critical time. However, for many, it takes a physical and emotional toll on their health.
Different practices of music enable cancer survivors to extend their self-expression, reduce fatigue and redevelop their identities with less discomfort.
Rebuilding muscular mass can help improve bone density, minimise muscle loss and increase ability to partake fully in daily activities.
BY CATHERINE NGUYEN Walking is one of the easiest and most enjoyable forms of exercise. It costs nothing but can help you physically and mentally
Kim Gilbert founded the Red Sky Ride after being disappointed with the lack of support in the medical system when his niece, Carys, was diagnosed with cancer.
Read his empowering story on what it took to create the ride.
BY GENEVIEVE MULLINS The human brain is renowned for its ability to engage in maladaptive ruminating thoughts. Though an automatic process, repetitive negative thinking can