THE C WORD

In this episode, I will discuss one of the important lessons I learnt from my brother throughout his cancer journey.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I will discuss one of the important lessons I learnt from my brother throughout his cancer journey.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I will discuss one of the important lessons I learnt from my brother throughout his cancer journey.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I will discuss one of the important lessons I learnt from my brother throughout his cancer journey.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I will discuss one of the important lessons I learnt from my brother throughout his cancer journey.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 30th April 2024 at 10:16am, Lee took his final breath and departed this world. His battle with brain cancer is over, but his legacy will live on. In this episode, I’ve invited our sister Rachel to sit alongside me as we share this difficult news and capture the life of our brother. We reflect on his final days leading up to his passing, discuss what we learnt and experienced, and take time...

In this week’s episode, we catch up with Lee’s wife, Laura, to hear the latest on Lee’s condition. We dive into the details of his decline over the last 4 weeks and what it has meant for him and for the family. We talk to the challenges of being a partner and carer, the role of palliative care in the home, anticipatory grief, what she has learnt about herself in the process and why it’s so importa...

In this week’s episode, we have a special guest joining us, Founder of All in the Mind Foundation, Kylie Hannam. All in the Mind was founded 1 year after the loss of Kylie’s Husband, Craig, who passed away on the 26th February 2020, after battling one of the most aggressive forms of Brain Cancer - Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) - for 7 years and 9 months. Kylie’s vision is to make mental health sup...

In this week’s episode, we catch up with Lee after 2 months of ups and downs! We talk about their recent trip to Sydney, the physical effects of cancer treatment, how he landed back in hospital after the last good news, feedback on his MRI, and alternative healing modalities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode, we catch up with Lee after the chaos of Christmas. We discuss the impacts of his treatment, his family trip to the Gold Coast with thanks to dreams2live4.org, and how an old friend’s reaction brought about a big realisation on the impacts of brain cancer, not just for Lee, but for the youngest of our community, and how we need to do more to support those affected. To suppor...

In this week’s episode, we cover everything in Lee’s second round of radiotherapy - how he is coping, why they extended his treatment, and how his hair line is going. We discuss the impact of the Camp Quality program for schools and dive into one of Lee’s biggest challenges at home - trying to explain to his boys what’s really going on with dad’s brain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

In this week’s episode, we catch up with Lee after his most recent and unexpected hospital visits. After what has been an emotionally charged few weeks for everyone, we unpack the most recent complications in his recovery, what time looks like from here, the updated reality of optimism, how humour helps in the darkest of times and how lasagna is the language of love. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

In this week’s episode, we grapple with some more difficult news after getting the latest MRI results. We talk about what happens when you come to the end of the road for treatment, where your mind goes in the days that follow bad news, and what you need for yourself and from your loved ones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode, we deep dive into the difference between clinical trials versus traditional treatments, talk through the importance of nausea tablets (and why you always take them), and Lee bravely opens up about the new and difficult effects he has been experiencing from the impact of the tumour on his brain.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we talk about clinical trials and life's curve ball. We hear from Lee about his new treatment plan starting on monday and how he has managed to navigate another family members latest brain cancer challenge.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode, we talk about MRI's and mental health. We catch up about life since our last big obstacle, the outcome from our latest MRI and immunotherapy treatments and the importance of finding a safe place to manage your mental health. if you're going through something similar to Lee and Laura contact www.allinthemindfoundation.com.au or @allthemind_braincancer on Instagram         See...

In this weeks episode, we finally catch up after a long break to talk about the sobering reminder of how finite time is. We chat about he challenges Lee has faced throughout the last 2 months, how we broke our rule of 'no crying' what it took to remain festive over the 'season to be jolly', and unpacked what optimism looks like 20 months on, and after some heart wrenching news.   See omnystudio.co...

In this weeks episode, we talk all things ‘post-op’ after Lee’s brain surgery - which was a complete success! We dig deep into how it went, uncover a few tips on how he managed to remain calm during the storm, and share some rather hopeful and exciting news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode, we catch up with Lee and Laura to hear about Lee’s upcoming brain surgery. We discuss the the last 2 months, some of the challenges Lee has experienced recently that lead him here, and dive into the details of what’s to come next week. We also talk about the stark reality of the risks involved and how ugly crying in the bathroom is actually all part of the process. See omnys...

In this weeks episode, we catch up on the results of the latest scan and talk to the importance of good communication in treatment. We talk about Lee’s surprise party and his near death ‘blind fold’ experience, the effects of the other ‘C’ word - aka the spicy cough that has hit all of the household, and the sobering reality of what you are actually signing up for in...

In this weeks episode, we catch up with Lee for the first time since the new year. We get the latest on his results, his new tests and why there’s some more uncertainties around the corner. We catch up on all things work + family - including his recent chat with @willy.beating.cancer, how the generosity of strangers has offered him the precious value of time and the difficulty of explaining...

In this weeks episode, we talk further on Lee’s MRI results and some challenging news of what might come in the next 6 weeks. We also take some time to reflect on the year that was - what Lee has learnt about himself, who inspired him on his journey and share some gratitude for those around him. Here's the guy that Lee is catching up with soon for coffee @willy.beating.cancer   See omny...

In this week’s episode, we catch up on all things from treatment progress to parenting styles. We hear about Lee and Laura’s anniversary fail, Lee’s new coaching role, and break down key strategies of what he does to trust in his gut instincts. We also talk about his latest burpee challenge and how we can all support a friend’s father who is going through his own health cha...

In this weeks episode, we have a special guest joining us - Kym Meers. Kym’s daughter, Izla, was diagnosed at an early age with a rare form of Epilepsy called West Syndrome. You may recall Lee speaking about Kym and Jared when he first started his treatment, and how he drew on her strength and wisdom to help him through his own challenges. Today we hear Kym’s story, understand more abo...

In this weeks episode, we check in after a few weeks off to see how Lee and the family are going after their big move to Adelaide. We get the low down on moving hospitals interstate, the status of his current treatment plan and what’s to come next. We also hear about how his patience has been tested, discuss the one aspect of Adelaide that has not changed, and dive into 3 things he has learn...