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Flinders graduate Kellie Finlayson<\/a>, who calls herself \u201ca cancer survivor and thriver<\/em>\u201d was the keynote speaker at \u2018Trust Your Gut\u2019, a special event in Bedford Park Campus focused on surviving and thriving after a cancer diagnosis.<\/p>\n

Kellie, a model, social media influencer and ambassador for the Jodi Lee Bowel Cancer Foundation is on a mission to save as many people as possible after her own devastating Stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis.<\/p>\n

She has experienced aggressive chemotherapy, several relapses and is now undergoing active treatment after receiving a terminal diagnosis as a new mum at the age of 27 years old.<\/p>\n

At the event, Kellie shared her lived experience and ongoing journey as a cancer survivor and highlighted the importance of early detection of cancer and staying head strong.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy diagnosis was hard to comprehend. I was three months post-partum and my symptoms were easily disguised by having just had a baby,\u201d says Kellie.<\/p>\n

\u201cColorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer in 35-50 years olds – it\u2019s not an old person\u2019s disease. I want to use my platform to help people and I\u2019m on a mission to save as many lives as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

She credits her \u201cstrong mindset for turning a difficult situation into a powerful one\u2026and to be a voice for those who don\u2019t have one.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kellie was joined by an expert panel featuring Dr Matthew Wallen<\/a>, Dr Katia Ferrar<\/a> and Dr Emma Kemp<\/a> for a Q&A session. It covered topics such as cancer supportive care, physical activity and exercise for wellbeing and practical advice for people living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis.<\/p>\n

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Dr Katia Ferrar, Kellie Finlayson, Dr Matthew Wallen and Dr Emma Kemp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It also touched on the importance of including people with lived experience in new and ongoing research and the role that GPs play in assisting with a quick diagnosis and the continuing care of those with a cancer diagnosis.<\/p>\n

Coordinated by Flinders University Sport and Fitness<\/a> (FUSF) and MC\u2019d by Pia Grimm<\/a> , the event was a SSAF funded wellness event.<\/p>\n

Amy Moyce from FUSF, who coordinated the event said that colorectal cancer was something very close to her heart and that she wanted to empower people to check in on themselves, their health and their friends.<\/p>\n

You can learn more about Kellie here<\/a> and on her podcast: Sh*t Talkers Pod with Kell and Soph<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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