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Hosting my 1st year

In honour of People impacted by cancer

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Routine check turns out to be kidney cancer

Here’s a short, colleague-style story you can share:

A couple of years ago, a colleague of ours went in for what was meant to be a routine gallbladder removal. It was supposed to be straightforward—and at first, it was. But just a day later, unexpected pain led to a return trip to hospital.

While the good news was that the gallbladder surgery had gone well, a routine scan picked up something no one was expecting—a lesion on the kidney. Suddenly, what started as a routine procedure turned into something far more serious, with an urgent referral to a urologist.

Not long after recovering from the first surgery, our colleague faced a second, much bigger operation—a partial nephrectomy in 2023. Thankfully, the outcome was the best they could have hoped for. The cancer was contained entirely within the kidney, successfully removed, and required no further treatment. Since then, every scan has been clear, and kidney function is fully intact.

What really stands out in their story is the difference in how it felt. Dealing with the gallbladder was straightforward—something physical to fix. But hearing the words “lesion” and “potential cancer” was a completely different experience. The mental toll was immense, and it’s a powerful reminder of how quickly life can change.

Through it all, they were incredibly grateful for the strength and support of their family, which helped them navigate some very difficult days.

Stories like this remind us why initiatives like Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea matter—because cancer touches lives in ways we don’t always see, and support, awareness, and early detection truly make a difference. 💛

Support my Biggest Morning Tea

Join me at my Biggest Morning Tea or donate online to help me reach my fundraising goal! Together, we can help Cancer Council raise much needed funds that go towards vital cancer research, support services, prevention programs, and advocacy.

So far this year I've helped provide:

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days of a PHD
student’s world-class
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Thanks Chappy for sharing here and for organising morning tea for our office and in support of such an important cause that unfortunately touches so many of us!

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Elle Everingham

Thank you for sharing Michelle <3 It's a great cause

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Great work team!

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Great causes, thank you for organising this and allowing us to be a part of this

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Well done team.

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Dan Latter

Such a moving story Michelle. Cancer touches us all, personally having lost a few people (and been lucky enough to have a few recover as the research and treatments get better). Good on you for raising some money and sharing how it has impacted you.

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