Tag: cancer survivor
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. […]
After experiencing unusual problems with her vision in January 2024, Margie visited her GP who suspected she might be having a stroke or a migraine. Immediately referred to the emergency department at North Shore, scans revealed an ocular melanoma behind her eye. Ocular melanoma Ocular melanoma is a very rare type of cancer not caused […]
Other than a poorly timed redundancy, Tim couldn’t have asked for a better retirement – surrounded by family, friends, and a life chock full of fun. As a passionate street and music photographer and lead vocalist with his band, Los Romeos Oxidados, Tim has always made a point of continuing his creative pursuits, which he […]
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. […]
Cancer wasn’t on Tim’s radar. At just 33, and with a wife and two small children under the age of five, he was busy juggling his work as a high school science teacher and raising a young family. So, when a small, painless lump appeared, he wasn’t expecting that a precautionary doctor’s visit would lead […]
Cancer Council NSW’s partnership with Sydney Football Club is especially meaningful for goalkeeper Harrison Devenish-Meares. Just before Christmas in 2021, Harrison’s mum Rossana was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma, a cancerous tumour that forms on the kidney. To usher in our partnership with Sydney FC for the 2024/25 A-Leagues season, we spoke with Harrison about […]