Across Australia, every October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; a national initiative to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. This year, in collaboration between AESTEC Services, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, McGrath Breast Care Nurse Sally Haley and local artist Katrina Elliott, we’re proud to share “Our Story.” Here we bring together the incredible stories from people who have been impacted by breast cancer. Everyone’s story and experience is different.
In addition, to aid with breast awareness, check out the below resources from the McGrath Foundation or visit the McGrath Foundation website
Our Stories
Glenys
Nov 5, 2021 Breast cancer Awareness – Our story
In June 2016, I was diagnosed with stage 3 triple negative breast cancer.My sister had recently had a bilateral mastectomy from cancer and they found
Maree (Sharon)
Oct 26, 2021 Breast cancer Awareness – Our story
My breast cancer journey is the story of my younger sister Sharon who was diagnosed in February 2015 at 41.
I still remember that day and
Angela
Oct 19, 2021 Breast cancer Awareness – Our story
Well I saw a movie once, it was in Dutch.. Roughly translated: A lady goes to the doctor…In my case A lady went to the
Therese (Sharon)
Oct 18, 2021 Breast cancer Awareness – Our story
My breast cancer journey started when my sister, Sharon, was diagnosed in 2015. It was the first day of kindergarten for my son, so it
Tracey
Oct 14, 2021 Breast cancer Awareness – Our story
I Was diagnosed in 2012 at 46 with breast cancer. My youngest was only 6 years old. I thought I wouldn’t have a long life
Breast screen
Oct 14, 2021 Breast cancer Awareness – Our story
Did you know you can have a FREE breast screen if you are 40 and over?
Breast screening aims to find breast cancers that are
Carla
Oct 13, 2021 Breast cancer Awareness – Our story
October 2019, I was pressured into getting my first mammogram at the age of 49 by a friend. I knew it was free from the
Sherri
Oct 13, 2021 Breast cancer Awareness – Our story
I don’t like to use the word journey cause to me journey is a pleasurable experience, so this is my Story.
On the 18th December 2012
Shannon
Oct 13, 2021 Breast cancer Awareness – Our story
Hi this is my story. At 34 I was a hard-working mum of 4. I was so busy working as a nurse in aged care,
Ruth
Oct 13, 2021 Breast cancer Awareness – Our story
I was diagnosed stage 4 breast cancer with Mets to my liver when I was 50 … I was diagnosed after going to doctors with
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