Rise Above – Capital Region Cancer Relief

Cancer doesn’t just arrive as a medical diagnosis — it arrives as uncertainty, fear, chaos, costs, and a powerful hit to your mental health. In this episode, Matt opens with the night his mum’s world changed, and the moment he realised he couldn’t control everything.From there, the conversation turns to what so many families know too well: the ambiguity of diagnosis, the whirlwind of treatment, and the emotional, financial, and mental toll that hits everyone involved.This episode shines a light on Rise Above – Capital Region Cancer Relief, and the quiet but life-changing work they’ve been doing for decades across Canberra and Queanbeyan.What this episode exploresThe shock and ambiguity of diagnosis — and the fear no one talks about•The emotional and mental toll cancer takes on familiesThe financial strain of treatment, and the relief Rise Above providesHow exercise, community, and purpose become anchors in overwhelming timesHow shared stories reveal shared truths — and why that connection mattersIf You Need SupportMedicare Mental Health Centre Canberra – 1800 595 212Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | https://www.beyondblue.org.auConnect with Rise Above – Capital Region Cancer ReliefWebsite: riseabovecbr.org.auFacebook: facebook.com/RiseAboveCBR