Tag: cancer survivor
Nearly a decade ago, Dr Andrea Smith was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. At the time, she noticed that many cancer support services were not designed with people like her in mind. “I tried to approach several cancer supportive care services, and I found that many of them didn’t really understand what my […]
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 […]
While it may come as a surprise to you, men and women both have breast tissue and around 1% of breast cancers diagnosed are in men. In 2024, an estimated 221 men were diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia, and most (93%) of these men were over the age of 50. Unfortunately, in many cases, […]
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, […]
Many people experiencing cancer wonder whether they can safely exercise during treatment. Not only is exercise possible for most people, but it can be a great way to manage the emotional strain of treatment, ease side effects, and make cancer recovery easier. That’s what happened to Michelle, who happily shares her transition from diagnosis to […]
Jenny is a golf pro, a mum and a melanoma survivor who knows sun safety is always in season. Now she is sharing her story to lead change, particularly in the golf world where long hours in the sun is common.
Cancer patients facing life-threatening fungal infections after bone marrow transplants* have new hope, thanks to a world-first human trial led by Professor David Gottlieb, haematologist and transplant specialist at The University of Sydney, thanks to funding from Cancer Council NSW.
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. […]