'It will be nice to get to a stage where we don’t have to fight to be heard ...' ~ Natalie

This episode delves into the power of the collective voice as Natalie and Andrew discuss attending Bowel Cancer Australia’s preeminent advocacy event, Call on Canberra.

"Call on Canberra is very special. . . Our voice together is incredibly powerful, and the change is really being seen now.” ~ Natalie

Sharing their personal experiences both Natalie and Andrew discuss the barriers they encountered to diagnosis, the impact on them and their families and the need for greater awareness and investment in research.

An electrician, Andrew discusses how despite being NED, the impacts of bowel cancer continue to be felt long after treatment ends. “I couldn’t leave the bathroom - I was literally stuck at home for 3 months and not knowing if I was ever going to be able to work and provide for my family again was very scary.”

While Natalie, living the stage 4 disease, shares the ongoing mental drain of dealing with a lifetime of treatment as she juggles life as a single Mum.

Listen to Andrew and Natalie as they talk about the lasting friendships they have developed through Call on Canberra and how together their voices are making a difference.