Marlene Parsons has had breast cancer for 28 years and this time, the doctors are right, she is finally dying. But she doesn’t want you to feel sorry for her. She considers herself lucky. She …
Read moreMcGrath Foundation reaches 100,000 patients supported milestone The McGrath Foundation today announced a significant milestone, having now supported more than 100,000 families impacted by breast cancer in Australia, delivering an unprecedented amount of supportive care …
Read moreMcGrath Foundation funds five new McGrath Breast Care Nurses in Brisbane People being treated for breast cancer and their families in Brisbane will benefit from a massive boost to breast care nursing services, thanks to …
Read morePatients with metastatic, or incurable, breast cancer will benefit from an innovative new training program being piloted by the McGrath Foundation, Monash Health, Monash University and Southern Melbourne Integrated Cancer Services (SMICS). In an Australian …
Read moreNew research from Dry July Foundation has found 86% of Australians believe they would benefit from less alcohol in their lives and two thirds (67%) admit to being ‘sober curious’ and want to try an …
Read moreIf Kate Mahon hadn’t had a family history of breast cancer, she would have assumed the lump on her breast was just a blocked milk duct. She was only 38 and had recently finished breastfeeding …
Read moreFollowing a two and half year consultation and development process, the McGrath Foundation today launched the McGrath Model of Care. The McGrath Model of Care provides a framework for the delivery of best practice breast …
Read moreRenee Jones was just 33 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was also 13 weeks pregnant with her second child. Immediately, Renee’s concern jumped to her unborn child. With a strong team around …
Read moreAlbert Golding, 47, had no idea men could get breast cancer until he was diagnosed with the disease. What he thought was a wasp bite turned out to be something a lot more serious. Albert …
Read moreHelen Conlon, 56, has been a McGrath Metastatic Breast Care Nurse for three years and is based at the Royal Hospital for Women and Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, Sydney. Helen is one of those …
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