Jimboomba Medical Centre

10/02/2026

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month!
Symptoms for ovarian cancer can be vague and often difficult to diagnosis. It is very important you see your GP if you have any of the symptoms listed below that persist. There is no early detection test for ovarian cancer, so all women need to be aware of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.

Whilst many of these symptoms can be caused by other much less serious medical conditions, it is best to get checked.

The most commonly reported symptoms for ovarian cancer are:
Increased abdominal size or persistent abdominal bloating

Abdominal or pelvic (lower tummy) pain

Feeling full after eating a small amount

Needing to urinate often or urgently

Changes in bowel habits

Unexplained weight gain or loss

Excessive fatigue

Lower back pain

Indigestion or nausea

Bleeding after menopause or in-between periods

Pain during s*x or bleeding after

Learn the common signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. There is no early detection test for ovarian cancer, so all women need to be aware of the symptoms.

09/02/2026

Well the truth, it hurts to say ... alcohol and your liver are not a good duet. 😔

The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body. It filters blood, makes proteins and cholesterol, regulates hormones and blood glucose, and breaks down fats, toxins and germs for the body to get rid of. 💪

When you drink alcohol, the liver breaks it down and removes it from your bloodstream. In healthy adults, it takes about one hour to break down one standard drink. If you have more than one drink, your poor liver gets really stressed. 🫨

Flooding your liver with lots of alcohol slows it down and makes it harder for it to do its job. This can lead to damage, including fatty liver (build up of fats in the cells), alcoholic hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) and cirrhosis (permanent scarring of the liver).

The best way to stop liver damage or reverse existing damage is to give it up and quit drinking alcohol. 🙅

If you choose to drink, here's how you can reduce the effects on your liver:
> try drinking a low-alcohol or no-alcohol drink
> avoid binge drinking
> set a drinks limit and stop when you've reached it
> drink water in between alcoholic drinks
> eat a meal before drinking
> don't mix alcohol with medication/drugs.

You only have one liver, so you've got to do what's right and look after it. 🫶

ℹ️ Liver Foundation; Hepatitis QLD; Health Direct.

02/02/2026

Crying over your cat that died in 2015, only to realise you’re in luteal. 🫠

No, you’re not orbiting a planet—you're just in the phase of your menstrual cycle where BIG hormonal shifts are happening in your body.

The luteal phase can bring mood changes, bloating, acne, tender breasts and a shift in appetite.

For many, especially those with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), it can be really tough. 😥

Lifestyle changes can help ease symptoms and make this period a little more bearable.

Try prioritising:
> Foods rich in magnesium (like almonds and bananas) can ease cramps and reduce irritability.
> Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep a night. This phase of your cycle is exhausting, you'll need it!
> Moving your body through gentle exercise like walking and yoga.
> Managing stress through mindful activities, like journaling.

Tracking your symptoms in a journal or phone can also make a big difference. Knowing when you're likely to feel great, or not so great, can help you plan, prepare and give yourself more grace. 🩷

ℹ️ Sources:
Jean Hailes | Cleveland Clinic

27/01/2026

Julian’s Key Health Passport (Julian’s Key) is a free written communication tool developed to support patients to communicate their important health information and preferences with healthcare providers.

Julian’s Key has been co-designed by people with disability and is free for everyone to use. It helps all Queenslanders, especially those who need extra support, to communicate with healthcare staff.

Available as a printed, physical booklet as well as a digital version, request a copy by visiting: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/public-health/groups/people-with-disability/julians-key

23/01/2026

21/01/2026

🏫 Are you feeling ready for toilet training? The Summer months tend to be a great time for toilet training. Warmer weather, longer evenings and hopefully some relaxing family time might be just what you need to lean into toilet training.

Continence Health Australia offers free, easy-to-use resources to help you recognise when your child is ready for toilet training and guide you in building healthy bathroom habits.

Our tools are practical, relatable and full of expert tips to make the journey easier and more confident for you and your child.

Download our free toilet training resources today and get a head start on the school year at
🔗 www.continence.org.au/incontinence/who-it-affects/children/toilet-training

19/01/2026

16/12/2025

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08/12/2025

Why test for bowel cancer?
The chance of developing bowel cancer increases with age. Regular screening is important as bowel cancer can occur without obvious signs or symptoms or any family history. Your risk of developing bowel cancer is greater if you:
• have had an inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis;
• have had special types of polyps, called adenomas, in the bowel; or
• have a significant family history of bowel cancer or polyps.
• What is the free bowel screening test?
• Screening for bowel cancer involves a simple, at-home test called an immunochemical faecal occult blood test (iFOBT). This bowel cancer screening test looks for traces of blood in the poo which are invisible to the human eye and could be a sign of bowel cancer. The test is free to people aged 45-74 and is quick and clean to complete.

Why test for bowel cancer? Bowel cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Australia with millions screening for the disease every year.

07/12/2025

Decembeard
A hair–raising fundraiser held during the month of December, Decembeard Australia encourages men to grow or challenge their beard in the final month of the year to raise awareness and much needed funds for Bowel Cancer Australia.
Beards aren’t just for hipsters, grandpas, men that ride motorbikes or people that are too lazy to shave. Anyone can participate and help make real change happen.
Launched in 2013 as a quirky way to draw attention to Australia’s second deadliest cancer and start a conversation about a topic that can sometimes be difficult to discuss.
Our passionate community of supporters have been embracing their facial hair to help create real change ever since.
Using Decembeard Australia as an opportunity to encourage their fathers, brothers, husbands, partners, family members and friends to find out about bowel cancer and grow a beard to raise awareness and funds for Bowel Cancer Australia.

Decembeard A hair–raising fundraiser held during the month of December, Decembeard Australia encourages men to grow or challenge their beard in the final month of...