Blog Topic: Survivorship
At 54, Pam was fit, active and about to set off on a dream lap around Australia with her husband Pete. But a routine health check revealed stage three pancreatic cancer, changing her life in an instant. Determined not to accept a terminal prognosis, she underwent major surgeries and eventually got the all clear. Today, […]
When Taylor got home from a European holiday in August 2022, she expected jet lag but instead she was bloated, tired and out of breath. She put it down to travel and being out of routine. A few weeks later, she got the shock of her life. At just 21 years old, Taylor was diagnosed […]
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 […]
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. […]
Professor Bogda Koczwara AM will drive innovation at UNSW Sydney and Cancer Council NSW’s Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship. Medical oncologist and cancer survivorship expert Professor Bogda Koczwara has been appointed Director of the Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship. The centre, created through a joint investment of $40 million from UNSW and Cancer […]
Five years ago, Kristina’s life took an exciting turn when she decided to move to Australia from Germany. She was ready to escape the cold, in search for her next adventure. Within five days of arriving, she fell in love with Australia.
When Les Hercules tells his life story, it starts with his father George, who died of prostate cancer that had spread to his brain and lungs. George was only 62 at the time and Les was in his late 20s.
In 2007, Melanie ‘Mel’ Dale felt pain shooting down her left leg which she thought was sciatica. Just days later, Mel was diagnosed with a sarcoma in her left hip at age 35. Since then, Mel has had a challenging experience with cancer. During this time, Mel came across Relay for Life for the first […]