NSW Government Investment Delivers McGrath Breast Care Nurses
The NSW Government is delivering on its promise to support additional McGrath Breast Care Nurses across the state. A $18.6 million investment over 4 years will see 29 new McGrath…
McGrath Breast Care Nurses
‘In that time, she’d referred me to an oncologist, they’d discussed my case and had a plan.’ – Mandi’s Story
Rural patients already face a tougher road to treatment, simply because of the distances they must travel for healthcare. Mandi Byrne had a more literal roadblock – floods. When high…
‘There’s only one way to survive this, and it’s to do what’s necessary.’ – Phoebe’s Story
Newlywed Phoebe Sceresini, was diagnosed with breast cancer on her hen’s day at 27 years old. She and her husband Pete then planned their wedding in just nine days, before…
“Here I was looking after everybody else, and Jo was there to help me look after me.” – Renee’s Story
Renee is a busy mother of three who works in her husband’s electrical business on the Mornington Peninsula, VIC. Renee was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 after feeling a…
Men’s Health Week – McGrath Breast Care Nurse Clare John
Clare John has been a nurse for 27 years. There were a few formative experiences that led her down the path of breast care nursing. When Clare was a teenager,…
Men’s Health Week – Scott’s Story
In 2020, life was busy for Scott. At 44 years old, he was married, a dad of four young boys aged eight and under and had a high-pressure job working…
“I was in a very vulnerable place, and Kerry helped to pick up the pieces” – Lencia’s Story
Living on a grazing property in North-east Victoria has its daily challenges. Factor in being a mum of four teenage children, and juggling work as a Maternal Child Health Nurse,…
Six new McGrath Breast Care Nurses in Victoria bring McGrath Foundation to 200 nurse milestone
The McGrath Foundation has reached the pivotal milestone of funding 200 McGrath Breast Care Nurses across the country, following the appointment of six new nurses in Victoria. Every year, over…
“I cried when I realised I was actually going to get support and have someone to talk to about this.” – Vanessa’s Story
For Vanessa Kostrz, life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with breast cancer just 18 months after an anal cancer diagnosis. Dealing with back-to-back cancers took its toll…
McGrath Foundation announces first two McGrath Breast Care Nurses for the Gold Coast
People experiencing breast cancer and their families on the Gold Coast, including those with metastatic breast cancer, will receive a huge boost in support with the appointment of the first…