World Cholangiocarcinoma Day was on the 20th of February.
The Post were invited to an event by advocate and local superstar, Karen Humphries. Despite the weight of the cancer, Karen is using her voice to spread awareness about the devastating holes in research, treatment, and care for not only gallbladder cancer, but all cancers at large.
A concerning reality for Karen is not just the lives lost to cancer, but the lives of cancer patients lost to suicide as a result of inadequate wellbeing and mental health care.
‘Cancer may end after treatment for some, but its impact lingers far beyond. With 1 in 2 people predicted to have cancer before they are 85, it is time for change, and time for real lasting support,’ says Karen.
Karen is on the cancer survivorship steering committee at the Royal North Shore Hospital. Together with CanSupport Manager Caelum Davis, the two have been able to launch a pilot program.
Karen Humphries is the Founder of Socks4Cancer, and responsible for the “Light Australia Green” initiative.
To donate to Karen Humphries Costumes for Cancer initiative, visit costumes-for-cancer.raiselysite.com/karen-humphries
To find out more about Socks4Cancer, visit www.facebook.com/Socks4Cancer/
