Episodes

Let’s be Upfront about where we’re at with COVID-19 (coronavirus). With restrictions beginning to ease in some parts of the country, we’re taking a good look at the current situation and what it means for people at different stages of their breast cancer journey. In this episode, we’re joined by BCNA board member, surgical oncologist and specialist breast surgeon Professor Bruce Mann, as well as BCNA CEO Kirsten Pilatti. This episode covers: The anxiety many women are experiencing about headi...

Let’s be Upfront about where we’re at with COVID-19 (coronavirus). With restrictions beginning to ease in some parts of the country, we’re taking a good look at the current situation and what it means for people at different stages of their breast cancer journey. In this episode, we’re joined by BCNA board member, surgical oncologist and specialist breast surgeon Professor Bruce Mann, as well as BCNA CEO Kirsten Pilatti. This episode covers: The anxiety many women are experiencing about headi...

Let’s be Upfront about where we’re at with COVID-19 (coronavirus). With restrictions beginning to ease in some parts of the country, we’re taking a good look at the current situation and what it means for people at different stages of their breast cancer journey. In this episode, we’re joined by BCNA board member, surgical oncologist and specialist breast surgeon Professor Bruce Mann, as well as BCNA CEO Kirsten Pilatti. This episode covers: The anxiety many women are experiencing about headi...

Let’s be Upfront about end of life. A topic almost too sad to talk about, but too important not to, palliative care and exploring end of life options are a reality for the 3000 Australians who die of breast cancer each year. While breast cancer survival rates have never been better, little is understood about palliative care and what end of life looks like. Upfront is joined by Jules Domigan, who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 34. Jules, an advocate for talking openly...

Let’s be Upfront about end of life. A topic almost too sad to talk about, but too important not to, palliative care and exploring end of life options are a reality for the 3000 Australians who die of breast cancer each year. While breast cancer survival rates have never been better, little is understood about palliative care and what end of life looks like. Upfront is joined by Jules Domigan, who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 34. Jules, an advocate for talking openly...

Let’s be Upfront about end of life. A topic almost too sad to talk about, but too important not to, palliative care and exploring end of life options are a reality for the 3000 Australians who die of breast cancer each year. While breast cancer survival rates have never been better, little is understood about palliative care and what end of life looks like. Upfront is joined by Jules Domigan, who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 34. Jules, an advocate for talking openly...

Let’s be Upfront about breast cancer and diets. There’s always a new one making big promises; juice, keto, fasting. So what’s really important when it comes to your diet and breast cancer? In this episode, we’re joined by Lana Heath who, post-diagnosis, wanted to make changes to her diet but became overwhelmed with all that Dr Google had to offer. Also joining us is accredited and practising dietitian and nutritionist, Lauren Atkins. This episode covers: Motivations for adjusting diets post-d...

Let’s be Upfront about breast cancer and diets. There’s always a new one making big promises; juice, keto, fasting. So what’s really important when it comes to your diet and breast cancer? In this episode, we’re joined by Lana Heath who, post-diagnosis, wanted to make changes to her diet but became overwhelmed with all that Dr Google had to offer. Also joining us is accredited and practising dietitian and nutritionist, Lauren Atkins. This episode covers: Motivations for adjusting diets post-d...

Let’s be Upfront about breast cancer and diets. There’s always a new one making big promises; juice, keto, fasting. So what’s really important when it comes to your diet and breast cancer? In this episode, we’re joined by Lana Heath who, post-diagnosis, wanted to make changes to her diet but became overwhelmed with all that Dr Google had to offer. Also joining us is accredited and practising dietitian and nutritionist, Lauren Atkins. This episode covers: Motivations for adjusting diets post-d...

Let’s be upfront about breast cancer and nutrition. There’s so much information out there, and a lot of conflicting advice. It’s hard to know what foods you should or shouldn’t eat- not to mention the effects of alcohol and breast cancer. Upfront is joined by Lauren Atkins, an accredited and practising dietitian and nutritionist, to debunk a few myths as well provide some great tips on how to stay on top of the latest rumours and research. RESOURCES: Physical activity, healthy eating and breas...

Let’s be upfront about breast cancer and nutrition. There’s so much information out there, and a lot of conflicting advice. It’s hard to know what foods you should or shouldn’t eat- not to mention the effects of alcohol and breast cancer. Upfront is joined by Lauren Atkins, an accredited and practising dietitian and nutritionist, to debunk a few myths as well provide some great tips on how to stay on top of the latest rumours and research. RESOURCES: Physical activity, healthy eating and breas...

Let’s be upfront about breast cancer and nutrition. There’s so much information out there, and a lot of conflicting advice. It’s hard to know what foods you should or shouldn’t eat- not to mention the effects of alcohol and breast cancer. Upfront is joined by Lauren Atkins, an accredited and practising dietitian and nutritionist, to debunk a few myths as well provide some great tips on how to stay on top of the latest rumours and research. RESOURCES: Physical activity, healthy eating and breas...

This second special episode of Upfront is in response to the constantly-changing coronavirus situation and the challenges many of our members are facing. We’re joined by CEO Kirsten Pilatti and BCNA’s Director of Policy and Advocacy Vicki Durston, to discuss the rapidly-evolving coronavirus situation and the current state of play, provide tips for minimising risk for people with breast cancer as well as provide reassurance for people in our Network who have concerns about their treatment in lig...

This second special episode of Upfront is in response to the constantly-changing coronavirus situation and the challenges many of our members are facing. We’re joined by CEO Kirsten Pilatti and BCNA’s Director of Policy and Advocacy Vicki Durston, to discuss the rapidly-evolving coronavirus situation and the current state of play, provide tips for minimising risk for people with breast cancer as well as provide reassurance for people in our Network who have concerns about their treatment in lig...

This second special episode of Upfront is in response to the constantly-changing coronavirus situation and the challenges many of our members are facing. We’re joined by CEO Kirsten Pilatti and BCNA’s Director of Policy and Advocacy Vicki Durston, to discuss the rapidly-evolving coronavirus situation and the current state of play, provide tips for minimising risk for people with breast cancer as well as provide reassurance for people in our Network who have concerns about their treatment in lig...

Let’s be upfront about the coronavirus and people undergoing cancer treatment. This special episode of Upfront is in response to unprecedented enquiries to BCNA about the coronavirus. We’re joined by BCNA’s Director of Program and Policy, Vicki Durston and one of our Helpline cancer nurses, Riki Long to provide some practical tips for minimising risk and answer some of the common questions we are receiving. RESOURCES: BCNA’s My Journey online tool Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of ...

Let’s be upfront about the coronavirus and people undergoing cancer treatment. This special episode of Upfront is in response to unprecedented enquiries to BCNA about the coronavirus. We’re joined by BCNA’s Director of Program and Policy, Vicki Durston and one of our Helpline cancer nurses, Riki Long to provide some practical tips for minimising risk and answer some of the common questions we are receiving. RESOURCES: BCNA’s My Journey online tool Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of ...

Let’s be upfront about the coronavirus and people undergoing cancer treatment. This special episode of Upfront is in response to unprecedented enquiries to BCNA about the coronavirus. We’re joined by BCNA’s Director of Program and Policy, Vicki Durston and one of our Helpline cancer nurses, Riki Long to provide some practical tips for minimising risk and answer some of the common questions we are receiving. RESOURCES: BCNA’s My Journey online tool Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of ...

Every day, two young women are told they have breast cancer. Ruth Williams was 38 when she was diagnosed. She talks with host Kellie Curtain about raising two young children, the frustration of buying a wig that was never needed and the time it took to overcome her fear of returning to work. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Young women and breast cancer Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons...

Every day, two young women are told they have breast cancer. Ruth Williams was 38 when she was diagnosed. She talks with host Kellie Curtain about raising two young children, the frustration of buying a wig that was never needed and the time it took to overcome her fear of returning to work. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Young women and breast cancer Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons...

Every day, two young women are told they have breast cancer. Ruth Williams was 38 when she was diagnosed. She talks with host Kellie Curtain about raising two young children, the frustration of buying a wig that was never needed and the time it took to overcome her fear of returning to work. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Young women and breast cancer Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons...

Every day, two young women are told they have breast cancer. Ruth Williams was 38 when she was diagnosed. She talks with host Kellie Curtain about raising two young children, the frustration of buying a wig that was never needed and the time it took to overcome her fear of returning to work. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Young women and breast cancer Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons...

Every day, two young women are told they have breast cancer. Ruth Williams was 38 when she was diagnosed. She talks with host Kellie Curtain about raising two young children, the frustration of buying a wig that was never needed and the time it took to overcome her fear of returning to work. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Young women and breast cancer Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons...

Every day, two young women are told they have breast cancer. Ruth Williams was 38 when she was diagnosed. She talks with host Kellie Curtain about raising two young children, the frustration of buying a wig that was never needed and the time it took to overcome her fear of returning to work. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Young women and breast cancer Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons...