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  • Spotlight on Lived Experience with Leukaemia Foundation's Kathryn Huntley

    Spotlight on Lived Experience with Leukaemia Foundation's Kathryn Huntley
    2020/07/16
    In the final episode of Season One of Kathy's Bald Move, you will meet Kathryn. Kathryn started working as a nurse on the bone marrow transplant ward, and soon realised what she loved most about her role, was building relationships with those patients impacted by cancer. This realisation is what ultimately led her to her role at the Leukaemia Foundation. ⁣⁣Kathryn’s compassionate nature and nursing background is what makes her so wonderful at her job. She is now the General Manager for People Living with Blood Cancer at the Leukaemia Foundation, where she and her team of incredible cancer support workers make a real difference to the lives of those impacted by blood cancer. ⁣⁣In this special episode, Kathryn provided me with more information about what blood cancer is, how your generous donations are being used to help those living with blood cancer, and ways you can support those impacted by blood cancer without donating money. ⁣⁣For all those who have supported Kathy’s Bald Move, thank you. I hope this episode shows you the massive difference you are making for the blood cancer community. ⁣⁣Click here to learn more about the Leukaemia Foundation or if you would like to read the Leukaemia Foundation’s State of the Nation Report, click here. Information on becoming a blood or plasma donor through Lifeblood Australia.
    Information about becoming a bone marrow donor.
    If you would like to donate to our World’s Greatest Shave campaign, you can donate until June 30, 2021 by clicking this link or if you would like to learn more about our team Kathy’s Bald Move, you can follow @kathysbaldmove on Instagram or Facebook.
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  • Christine's Story

    Christine's Story
    2020/07/04
    Meet Christine. Chris was never able to do self-breast checks due to having what an ultrasound technician referred to as a “lumpy and bumpy chest.” Because of this, she made sure she had her regular mammograms and it was fortunate she did, as there were no symptoms leading up to her diagnosis of stage three breast cancer. It’s now been eleven years since Chris went through her treatment for breast cancer.
    Chris is remarkably perceptive and this ability helped her through the more trying times throughout her journey. She shares the tips that helped her along the way, such as why you should wear black nail polish during radiation treatment, why it’s worth giving the “Looking Good, Feeling Better” sessions a go and why you should never have a mammogram on a Friday.
    If you would like to learn more information about how to do a breast cancer self-exam, click here and if you would like to know more about mammograms, click here.
    Click here if you would like more information about Looking Good Feeling better.
    Click here if you would like to look at the resources on the Cancer Council website
    If you would like to donate to our World’s Greatest Shave campaign, you can donate until June 30, 2021 by clicking this link. Or if you would like to learn more about our team Kathy’s Bald Move, you can follow @kathysbaldmove on Instagram or Facebook.
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    43 分
  • Navigating your Story with Cassandra Scicluna

    Navigating your Story with Cassandra Scicluna
    2020/05/27
    Time and time again on the podcast, we have mentioned that cancer first and foremost represents uncertainty. The guests on Kathy’s Bald Move have often commented that after receiving a cancer diagnosis, it’s impossible to prepare yourself, because how can you prepare for the unknown?
    Meet Cassandra. Cassandra is a psychologist. She works mainly with women and children and she specialises in anxiety.
    In this special episode, I asked Cassandra for some advice and strategies to help others navigate their cancer journey.
    You can find Cassandra Scicluna on Facebook, Instagram, or via email at cmscicluna@gmail.com
    Information on how to Find a Psychologist in Australia.
    Link to Lifeline Australia website.
    Click here if you would like to look at the resources on the Cancer Council website.
    If you would like to donate to our World’s Greatest Shave campaign, you can donate until June 30, 2021 by clicking this link. If you would like to learn more about our team Kathy’s Bald Move, you can follow @kathysbaldmove on Instagram or Facebook.
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    48 分
  • H's Story

    H's Story
    2020/05/03
    Meet H. At the end of 2010, Helena or H as she is more commonly known, was experiencing symptoms you might experience day to day such as severe bloating and some heart burn – nothing you would think was out of the ordinary. It was only because she had recently lost her good friend Dave to stomach cancer, that she decided to get it all checked out.
    In early 2011, she discovered she had stage three ovarian cancer and there were tumours the size of grapefruits on her ovaries.
    It’s been almost a decade since H received her initial diagnosis. Since then her ovarian cancer has come back five times and she’s been on a range of trials and is currently having immunotherapy.
    Rather than be in a constant battle with ovarian cancer, H accepts it and now views it as being a normal part of her life. She gets through it by maintaining a “Disney-esque” approach and by considering how it has brought her family closer together, how she says yes to a heck of a lot more things, and how she’s learnt to appreciate every moment.

    If you would like to learn more about the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer, click here.
    Click here if you would like to look at the resources on the Cancer Council website.
    If you would like to donate to our World’s Greatest Shave campaign, you can donate until June 30, 2021 by clicking this link. If you would like to learn more about our team Kathy’s Bald Move, you can follow @kathysbaldmove on Instagram or Facebook.
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    45 分
  • Graham's Story

    Graham's Story
    2020/04/04
    Meet Graham. Graham was working as a training facilitator in aged care, when he began to experience chronic back pain and excruciating sciatica. Graham is a registered nurse and was a paramedic for 20 years. Because of this medical background, he knew when received the MRI scans taken of his back, that what he saw on the images was serious.
    Graham endured radiation, chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. It has been almost two years since he has been all clear of his multiple myeloma, however unlike other cancers, Graham’s disease is incurable and could come back at any time. This is what’s called living with cancer.
    If there was one thing cancer could never take away from Graham, it’s his sense of humour. He uses humour to deal with his multiple myeloma and even named the lump to be remove from his back Achmed, because the doctors were about to inflict “nuclear and chemical warfare on it”. If there’s one thing Graham doesn’t joke about however, it’s his gratitude in knowing that although his cancer is incurable, he is still able to live with his disease for many, many years to come.
    At the time this episode was released, for almost a month now, we have all been incorporating precautions into our daily routines such as, washing our hands and avoiding large groups; however, these are things Graham needs to do on a daily basis. Because of his multiple myeloma, Graham has a compromised immune system and he is certain that it won’t be the cancer that kills him, it will be an infection his body is unable to fight.
    So, when you feel like you’re getting fed up with isolating, think of the good you are doing for vulnerable, immunocompromised people like Graham by staying home.
    Information about living with blood cancer.
    Article from The Age, Melbourne about living with multiple myeloma amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.
    Click here if you would like to look at the resources on the Cancer Council website.
    If you would like to donate to our World’s Greatest Shave campaign, you can donate until June 30, 2021 by clicking this link. If you would like to learn more about our team Kathy’s Bald Move, you can follow @kathysbaldmove on Instagram or Facebook.
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    42 分
  • Shave Update Kathy's Bald Move

    Shave Update Kathy's Bald Move
    2020/03/29
    Hello all, just a quick update in regards to the shave. We were due to conduct the shave last Saturday the 21st of March, however as a result of everything going on with the Corona Virus, myself, Josh and Cam decided to postpone our shave until late May/early June.
    Given that the people we are raising money for are already immunocompromised, it was not wise to hold a big, bald event during this unprecedented period. If come May/June the situation is still dire, we will be live streaming our shave on Facebook and Instagram, so rest-assured, we will definitely be bald before the middle of the year!
    I will still be releasing podcast episodes and conducting them via Skype, so if you or someone you know would like to share your experience of cancer, please get in touch. I will provide the details below.
    I believe now more than ever, we can find hope by hearing the stories of those who have navigated the most uncertain of times.
    If you would like to donate to our World’s Greatest Shave campaign, you can donate until June 30, 2021 by clicking this link. If you would like to learn more about our team Kathy’s Bald Move, you can follow @kathysbaldmove on Instagram or Facebook.
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  • Shannon's Story

    Shannon's Story
    2020/03/19
    Meet Shannon. Shannon’s journey started when she was lost her mother to breast cancer at the age of 28. For years, Shannon lived in fear, believing it was imminent that she, just like her Mum would be diagnosed with breast cancer. When she was 46 that fear was realised; she was the exact same age as her Mother was at her diagnosis.
    Due to her mother’s history, Shannon had been having regular mammograms and they caught the cancer early, she had a lumpectomy, radiotherapy and was told it wasn’t likely to come back. Two years later, it came back, however the crazy thing was, it was this exact time frame to which her Mum had her recurrence.
    Cancer has been at the back of Shannon’s mind for years, however now having survived breast cancer twice, she shares what she has learnt through her journey and how looking back she wishes she didn’t allow the cancer to consume her with fear. She now focuses on how it brought her closer to her family and in hindsight, not having hair didn’t stop her from enjoying her son’s wedding.
    If you would like to learn more information about how to do a breast cancer self-exam, click here and if you would like to know more about mammograms, click here.
    Click here if you would like to look at the resources on the Cancer Council website.
    Also, if you would like to help us reach our goal for our World’s Greatest Shave campaign, you can donate until June 30, 2021 by clicking this link.
    If you would like to learn more about our team Kathy’s Bald Move, you can follow @kathysbaldmove on Instagram or Facebook.
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    41 分
  • Chris and Gerry's Story

    Chris and Gerry's Story
    2020/03/11
    Meet Chris. It’s been almost 8 years since Chris lost his Dad Gerry to spinal cancer and today he bravely talks about his Dad’s journey and the impact it’s had on his family.
    Not only was Gerry devoted to his family, but he also cared deeply about his job as an inspector with the Victoria Police and was a valued member of the community. He was awarded Victoria’s first National Police Service Medal in March 2012 after serving the Victoria Police for over 30 years. Chris says that when he reads all the articles in the paper about his Dad, it’s nice to be reminded of just how well-respected Gerry was within the community. You can find links to the articles on Gerry below.
    Chris also raises money for Movember every year for his Dad and for other men who are going through tough times and similarly to his Dad Gerry, Chris can grow a pretty darn good mo! Over the 6 years that Chris has been participating in Movember, he has raised almost $10,000 and last year he upped the awareness for his campaign by running 150km during the month of November.
    If you would like to read Gerry’s letter to the public about his journey with cancer, click here.
    Article stating Gerry is awarded a national police service medal.
    Tributes to Gerry after he passed away on the 4th April, 2012.
    Link to online help roster website, Gather my Crew.
    Click here if you would like to look at the resources on the Cancer Council website.
    If you would like to donate to our World’s Greatest Shave campaign, you can donate until June 30, 2021 by clicking this link. Or if you would like to learn more about our team Kathy’s Bald Move, you can follow @kathysbaldmove on Instagram or Facebook.
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    45 分