"Unfortunately, I have some bad news…we found cancer'…. is something no one wants to hear, let alone when you’re 38 years old, have had minimal symptoms, run multiples times per week, keep fit and healthy, eat a balanced diet, don’t smoke, rarely drink and have three young boys, a wife and many loving family and friends. It is so important to talk about family history as this can have a flow on effect, seeing your GP for any symptoms (no matter how silly you think it is) and acting on your gut instinct if something doesn’t feel right. You are never too young!!! As a Nurse, a wife and mum of three young boys I am raising money for Bowel Cancer Australia through Dry July, helping to fund more Bowel Care Nurses across Australia to help support the many families affected each year and undergoing treatment.” This is why we Dry July. |