On this episode of The Talkin’ Toowoomba Podcast, Shane sits down with Lynda to share a powerful and deeply personal cancer journey.

After self-diagnosing for four years and pushing through the warning signs, Lynda was eventually told she had an 8.5cm tumour. What followed was major surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and the removal of her pelvis, a life-altering operation that changed her forever.

But this isn’t a story about fear.

It’s a story about faith.
About attitude.
About asking questions.
And about the power of support.

From learning to walk again, to managing pain, to embracing services at Hope Horizons Cancer Wellness Centre, Lynda shares how community care, meditation, acupuncture, natural therapies and a fierce determination helped her rebuild her life.

She speaks honestly about the physical and emotional toll, the importance of advocating for yourself, and why staying positive isn’t naïve, it’s powerful.

If you or someone you love is navigating cancer, this conversation is real, raw and incredibly inspiring.

Listen now and be reminded: you are not alone, and there is support available.

• (00:00:15) - Talking Toowoomba
• (00:01:22) - Talking To Him With Cancer
• (00:05:08) - What did you do after being told you have cancer?
• (00:07:32) - The surgery for bowel cancer
• (00:09:26) - How has the cancer surgery changed your life?
• (00:14:44) - A single doctor's help after an operation
• (00:16:39) - Hope Horizon for cancer patients
• (00:20:58) - A Week in the Life with acupuncture
• (00:24:54) - Cancer treatment and allied health services
• (00:32:52) - One woman's battle with cancer on Talking Toowoomba