IN THE SPOTLIGHT
What the world still gets wrong about mesothelioma
Steve Ashton was an architect, a rally driver, a husband, a father. But one asbestos fibre from a university holiday job would take his life more than forty years later. Long-time Aftershock supporter James Nixon shares his perspective as a loved one caught in the ripple effect of a cancer diagnosis.
Resources
Trusted, external resources for lives impacted by a cancer diagnosis
PODCAST
"Grief Lightening" on The Imperfects
Dr Emily speaks to the importance of facing grief head on, and also provides tips on how to support someone on their journey with grief
Book
When Breath Becomes Air
A profound memoir by neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi, exploring what makes life meaningful in the face of death
PODCAST
You, me and the Big C
A candid and compassionate podcast by the BBC that explores the realities of living with cancer
Tributes
Stories that celebrate, remember and honour lives taken far too soon by high mortality rate cancers
Braedon Hensel
A courageous young man who passed away after a battle with Ewing’s Sarcoma, facing his illness with resilience, strength, and a deep love for life
Christopher Butler
A family man who passed away from a high-grade cancer of the unknown primary leaving behind a legacy of mentorship and love
Teresa Neate
A devoted mother, wife, and educator whose immense courage in the face of medullary thyroid cancer inspired all who knew her
Ken Lake
A beloved solicitor, husband, and father who passed away after a courageous battle with recurrent oesophageal cancer
Listen to The Aftershock Podcast
In this episode, Premiership player Jarryd Roughead shares the shock, the fight and the support that carried him through his cancer diagnosis.
