Carly Findlay

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Burnout after cancer

July 26, 2026 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

Hello. It’s been a big week on my social media - without me posting much. ABC shared an interview I did with Mum for 7.30 back in 2019 (7 years ago today!). It was a nice surprise to be featured again, and the comments have been supportive. I have gained hundreds of new followers … [Read more...]

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Accusations of faking cancer are as hurtful as cancer fakers

June 27, 2026 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

I’ve seen some chatter on Threads about a cancer faker. Ugh. What a low act.  I also wrote extensively on cancer faker Belle Gibson and Apple Cider Vinegar.  Accusations of faking cancer are as hurtful as cancer fakers. When I was diagnosed with Ovarian & Endometrial … [Read more...]

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Two year cancerversary – here’s what I’ve learnt about survivorship

June 26, 2026 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

Today is two years since I had a full uterectomy and entered early menopause, and was diagnosed with Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer. It was a lot to get used to all at once, especially while recovering from major surgery. And treatment was really, really hard - particularly … [Read more...]

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Two years since pre-diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer

May 27, 2026 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

Today marks two years since what I call pre-diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer. At 5.00 am, I arrived home from a seven and a half week overseas trip on a long haul flight. That afternoon I was sent to the hospital by my GP because I had alarming stomach swelling and pain from … [Read more...]

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Face Equality Week 2026 – what to say to people who ask about your facial difference

May 16, 2026 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

It’s Face Equality Week and this year’s theme is Seen and Served - making sure people with facial differences are seen, served, respected and safe in retail and hospitality settings. All week I’ve been talking about what retail and hospo staff can do. But this post is about what … [Read more...]

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