Laughter with Cancer

10/10/2026

There is something about sunset that brings serenity.... especially when you are on the beach... 💕 🌊

10/10/2026

Thanks Rob and Cass for having the last laugh with me ❤️

I'm so grateful to meet awesome sarcoma friends. We are a rare bunch... special people I have the privilege to meet

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

What a lovely surprise to receive the Outstanding Contribution Award from ANZ Sarcoma Association! ❤️🥹

I feel privileged to be part of a community of passionate people advocating for sarcoma and making a difference together.

This award isn't just for me. A heartfelt thank you to Sarah for your leadership in CAP, and to all the CAP members who have achieved so much this year. To Denise, who works tirelessly as CEO, the Board for driving our vision and mission, and everyone at ANZSA who are filled with amazing gifted people with compassionate hearts. ❤️

It always warms my heart to see the camaraderie especially when working in the rare cancer like sarcoma where funding is not easy to come by.

And most importantly, thank you to the kind person who nominated me, and to the Board for this generous recognition. ❤️

With gratitude and love.
Nat ❤️🤗

08/10/2026

I'll be in Cairns tomorrow for the conference. Sharing for my sarcoma circle if you are around ❤️

We’re in Cairns!

The ANZSA Annual Scientific Meeting starts tomorrow at the Cairns Convention Centre.

Two days of research, care and community, centred on this year’s theme: From Innovation to Recovery.

Follow along across our socials for daily updates!

08/10/2026

07/10/2026

Thanks Uncle Kerry for sharing your story.

Please get yourself checked.
Early detection is key

To mark the start of Liver Cancer Awareness Month, Uncle Kerry Fox is sharing his experience of liver cancer, highlighting its disproportionate impact on Indigenous peoples and encouraging others to get their liver health checked or call Liver Foundation's free nurse-led support line on 1800 841 118 for liver cancer support.

Read Uncle Kerry's story in the National Indigenous Times: https://nit.com.au/05-10-2026/26785/stolen-generations-survivor-highlights-importance-of-liver-health-as-awareness-month-commences

07/10/2026

Trying country strutting - line dancing.
Thanks Antoine, James, Eliza and Kim for my laughter of the day ❤️🤩

So much fun

06/10/2026

Cancer Revelation #15

The Elevator ‘Speech’ from a Cancer Patient

Bing… the elevator opened.

A gentleman in his late fifties stepped in. He wanted to go to the ground, but this high-tech elevator had no buttons inside.

I offered to press it for him.

He smiled.
“It’s okay. I’ll go for a ride. I’m an hour early for my appointment.”

I asked if he was there for treatment.

His reply hit my heart.

“I have been given a year to live.”

He said it so calmly, as if I had asked what he had for breakfast.

He was there for a second opinion. He wanted to avoid chemo if he could. If he only had a year left, he didn’t want to spend six months feeling sick from treatment.

I nodded.

I understood. I would have done the same.

Bing… the lift opened.

We parted ways.

I didn’t even know his name.

A stranger had just told another stranger the story of his life.

How do you respond to something like that?

I stopped saying, “I’m sorry.”

I wouldn’t want pity either.

I hope those three minutes gave him space to speak his truth.

No judgment.
No pity.
No “I’m sorry.”

Just love, respect and compassion.

Because everyone deserves to be heard and understood as an equal human being.

Cancer can turn your world upside down.

Behind my laughter, I have cried many times. My heart still breaks when I hear about friends passing away or receiving terminal news.

So let’s create space for these conversations with kindness, love and respect.

Because while some people are busy preparing their 30-second elevator pitch…others are wishing for 30 seconds more with the people they love.

Life is short.

Call someone.
Hug someone.
Tell them you love them. ❤️

Love and hugs,
Nat ❤️🤗

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