Real Life Stories

Simon’s Story

Simon was involved in research about bowel cancer through Cabrini and his surgeon Prof. Paul McMurrick and we would like to continue this involvement by making the Simon Poynton Memorial Shield cricket match a fundraiser for “Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer”, Cabrini’s research department looking for the cure for bowel cancer and raising awareness around early diagnosis.

Eliza’s Story

“I felt like my body was trying to tell me something, so I went to the doctor… When I came out after having the procedure my husband had been called in to be there, so I knew it wasn’t good news. My bowel cancer diagnosis and surgery was a whirlwind three weeks and very tough.”

Liz’s Story
Liz is a retired Melbourne school teacher who has recently been treated for bowel cancer. Married with two children and now five grandchildren, her life was full of activity: frequent travel, walking groups, gym, opera, child-minding, volunteering at the Children’s Hospital.

Geoff’s Story

Geoff Cox or ‘Coxy’ as he is called by almost everyone, is a larger than life personality, best known for his successful music career and as host of travel show Coxy’s Big Break. He was diagnosed with bowel cancer on October 1, 2008

Melissa’s Story

“I was a 34 year old busy working mum, very fit and healthy, with an 18 month toddler.  I was eight weeks pregnant when I was suddenly diagnosed with bowel cancer – a stage 3 tumour. I had no obvious symptoms”.