Love, Laughter and Loo Time

Ep 10 – One Year Down

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:32:37 +0000

What I’ve learned, what I’d do differently and what I’m grateful for.

Ep 9 - Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:26:42 +0000

This episode discusses hair loss and self-image when going through chemotherapy with Cindy Cunningham from the ‘Look Good Feel Better program’ and Kelly Wright, Toni & Guy Bondi Beach who participate in the Pink Scissor program.

Ep 8 –Sisters!

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:22:50 +0000

Support from family, especially my sister, was mostly from afar during the two years of my treatment due to covid lockdowns and border closures . In this episode I talk candidly with my sister about my cancer.

Ep 7 - Bringing on the Big Guns

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:19:42 +0000

A frank and open discussion about infusion chemotherapy for metastatic liver cancer with Colorectal Cancer Care Co-Ordinator Angela Kiss from the Kinghorn Cancer Centre in Sydney.

Ep 6 - A Stella Operation

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:15:24 +0000

Managing a stoma bag following anterior resection surgery for rectal cancer with guest Stoma and Wound Care nurse Marnie Simpson from St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Sydney.

Ep 5 - Let The Treatment Begin

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:12:12 +0000

Managing five weeks of chemoradiotherapy

Ep 4 – With A Little Help From My Friends

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:52:38 +0000

When you don’t have family around to help you through your cancer treatment, you really need a little help from your friends. Friends Annette and Allison join me in this episode.

Ep 3 - Insuring is Ensuring Peace of Mind

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 19:50:00 +0000

How having Trauma Insurance and Income Protection Insurance recommended by my Financial Adviser Clae Molloy took away the financial stress during cancer treatment and how his wife and business partner Kristen guided me through the insurance claim process once diagnosed with cancer. Both join me in this episode.

Ep 2 - What’s In A Name & To Tell Or Not To Tell

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:34:45 +0000

The background of why the podcast is so named and the who, what, when, how and why of sharing a diagnosis.

Ep 1 – My Story, My Cancer Journey

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:34:55 +0000

My first-hand account of rectal cancer, wearing a stoma bag to metastatic Liver cancer, infusion chemotherapy, major surgery and all the ‘bits’ in between.

Teaser about Love, Laughter & Loo Time

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 04:54:13 +0000

My personal account of the practicalities in managing rectal cancer, chemoradiation, a stoma bag, infusion chemotherapy, major surgery and metastatic liver cancer.