Josie's Story

Josie's Story: Trusting Your Instincts and Advocating for a Judgement-Free Community

Brooke's Story - 'I inherited the BRCA1 ...

My name is Brooke. I am 33 years old. I inherited the BRCA1 gene from my mother: it runs on my mother’s father’s side of the family.

Jill and Kirsty's Story - Jill and her d...

Jill and her daughter, Kirsty, have a strong history of cancer in their family, but have no known gene variant.

Jess and Nicole's Story - Sisters Jess a...

Sisters Jess, 35, and Nicole, 32, have Ashkenazi Jewish heritage and both carry the BRCA2 gene variant but as Nicole says, “although we both have the gene, our journeys have been very different".

Multidisciplinary Team: Who’s Involved...

Those diagnosed with breast cancer understand the complexity of the disease and know that one doctor cannot cover all bases when it comes to high-quality and individualised care. A multidisciplinary team is a group of healthcare professionals who specialise in different areas of care, collaborate and coordinate with patients, and regularly meet and work together to ensure their patients achieve the best possible outcome

How to check your breasts and know your ...

Australia has one of the best survival rates in the world for breast cancer, partly due to early detection. The earlier breast cancer is diagnosed, the more effective treatment can be.

Mel's Story - "At 27 years of age I was ...

At 27 years of age I was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer - Stage 1, Grade 3 Triple Negative breast cancer. Triple-negative breast cancer is considered an aggressive cancer because it grows quickly, is more likely to have spread at the time it's found, and is more likely to come back after treatment than other types of breast cancer. Later I found out I also carry the BRCA1 genetic fault, passed down from my mum's side of the family. This comes with its own risks - I am more susceptible to develop other forms of cancer, such as ovarian, fallopian and pancreatic cancers. I am high risk.

Tamara's Story - "Knowing I had the BRCA...

My name is Tamara Wolf, I’m 30 years old. My father was diagnosed with male breast cancer when he was 38 years old. I was just two when he underwent a double mastectomy and radiation. Today’s he’s in his mid-60s and is doing wonderfully.

How to talk to your family about inherit...

Having a conversation about cancer and the medical history of your family is probably up there as one of the most uncomfortable and upsetting discussions you can ever have. But it’s a must, as the statistics show. Around one in seven women in Australia have a lifetime risk of breast cancer. If there is a history of breast cancer in your family, you could be at an increased risk.

How to talk to your family about inherit...

Aalia's Story - Aalia’s proud of her m...

Hearing that you need a mastectomy can be scary. Pink Hope talks to women in our community about how they feel about their bodies after surgery to support women who are considering surgery after breast cancer.

Routine Screening for breast cancer: itâ...

Early detection of breast cancer is key to successful treatment. Pink Hope provides information on how routine screening is used to ‘screen’ for signs of cancer, depending upon your individual circumstances.