Recent articles by Abby Wallace
Jackie was only 50 when she died of cancer. She’ll forever be remembered as a devoted mum of five and an avid traveller who cherished her time in London and Singapore. “My mum was the kindest and most welcoming person ever,” says her daughter Madelyn. “She would offer anyone a spare bed in our house […]
Dance teacher Marsha Schaefer wasn’t expecting a breast cancer diagnosis. But after seeing a friends’s social media post, something clicked. She checked her breasts, found a lump, and acted quickly. “I immediately called my doctor, who sent me for a mammogram, ultrasound and later a biopsy,” Marsha reflects. The diagnosis was triple negative breast cancer, […]
When long-time mates John and Raymond first met in high school in the 1960s, they had no idea their friendship would span decades – or that one day, Raymond’s final act of generosity to support a cause close to his heart would leave John utterly stunned. John and his wife Jo recently opened up about […]
Driven by her values of compassion, care and community, Susan plans to leave a gift in her will to Cancer Council NSW – a decision she believes will support the next generation. “I have children and grandchildren, I hope they never tell me they have cancer. It is such a tough journey and we don’t […]
Behind every Cancer Council NSW volunteer, there is a story. With National Volunteer Week coming up, we’re sharing Serap’s story, one of our many dedicated volunteers that make a positive difference every day. As a single mum of three boys, Serap has always been on the go, working long hours to provide for her family. […]
In 2017 at 32 years old, Jo’s life took an unexpected turn. She’d felt a lump in her breast, but her GP reassured her it was just a cyst. For nearly ten months, Jo trusted her GP’s advice, even though her gut told her something wasn’t right. Finally, a new doctor sent her for a mammogram. […]
As a 72-year-old cancer survivor, Gayle has experienced more than most could ever imagine. Spanning more than 30 years, she has survived five different types of cancer and endured numerous surgeries and treatments. It all started in 1991, when Gayle was 38. She was a single mother with three young children, when a spur-of-the-moment decision […]
Imagine this: it’s almost Christmas. You’re in the midst of festive preparations – shopping for gifts, wrapping up work, and eagerly anticipating time with family and friends. Excitement is building. But then, you notice something: a small lump in your breast. Your excitement soon fades into worry. This is how Rhiannon’s story with cancer began. […]
At the age of 25, Chris had everything going for him. A successful career, a full life, and a bright future – until he was diagnosed with a rare cancer of the nasal and sinus region. The unexpected diagnosis Chris’s cancer story began when he was just 21. “I had an incident in a nightclub. […]
In October 2010, just a month after Heather turned 50, she received a bowel cancer screening kit in the mail. At first, the idea of completing the test didn’t seem urgent and after learning what was involved, she tucked the kit away in a drawer and forgot about it. That is, until February 2011, when […]