Episodes

The days and weeks after a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. While everyone's individual diagnosis and prognosis is different, new treatments can extend and improve the quality of life for people with metastatic breast cancer in a way that means metastatic breast cancer can share some similarities the treatment of chronic illness. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain talks to oncologist Professor Fran Boyle and Rachelle Gebert, a mother of two...

The days and weeks after a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. While everyone's individual diagnosis and prognosis is different, new treatments can extend and improve the quality of life for people with metastatic breast cancer in a way that means metastatic breast cancer can share some similarities the treatment of chronic illness. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain talks to oncologist Professor Fran Boyle and Rachelle Gebert, a mother of two...

The days and weeks after a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. While everyone's individual diagnosis and prognosis is different, new treatments can extend and improve the quality of life for people with metastatic breast cancer in a way that means metastatic breast cancer can share some similarities the treatment of chronic illness. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain talks to oncologist Professor Fran Boyle and Rachelle Gebert, a mother of two...

Breast reconstruction surgery recreates the shape of the breast following a mastectomy or lumpectomy. There are many different kinds of reconstruction and lots to consider. Then of course, there's the emotional impact that goes along with it. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain speaks to plastic and reconstructive surgeon Richard Zinn and BCNA Director of Programs and breast cancer survivor Kellie Shewring about reconstruction, from implants to tram flap to recove...

Breast reconstruction surgery recreates the shape of the breast following a mastectomy or lumpectomy. There are many different kinds of reconstruction and lots to consider. Then of course, there's the emotional impact that goes along with it. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain speaks to plastic and reconstructive surgeon Richard Zinn and BCNA Director of Programs and breast cancer survivor Kellie Shewring about reconstruction, from implants to tram flap to recove...

Breast reconstruction surgery recreates the shape of the breast following a mastectomy or lumpectomy. There are many different kinds of reconstruction and lots to consider. Then of course, there's the emotional impact that goes along with it. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain speaks to plastic and reconstructive surgeon Richard Zinn and BCNA Director of Programs and breast cancer survivor Kellie Shewring about reconstruction, from implants to tram flap to recove...

Since we recorded our episode about breast reconstruction, important information about a specific kind of breast implant being linked to a rare form of cancer has come to light. Kellie Curtain speaks with breast surgeon Melanie Walker about the recently announced recall of Allergan's textured breast implants, and what actions (if any) women with concerns about their implants should take. RESOURCES: Textured implant update (bcna.org.au) Read BCNA’s news item TGA recommends ban on textured breas...

Since we recorded our episode about breast reconstruction, important information about a specific kind of breast implant being linked to a rare form of cancer has come to light. Kellie Curtain speaks with breast surgeon Melanie Walker about the recently announced recall of Allergan's textured breast implants, and what actions (if any) women with concerns about their implants should take. RESOURCES: Textured implant update (bcna.org.au) Read BCNA’s news item TGA recommends ban on textured breas...

Since we recorded our episode about breast reconstruction, important information about a specific kind of breast implant being linked to a rare form of cancer has come to light. Kellie Curtain speaks with breast surgeon Melanie Walker about the recently announced recall of Allergan's textured breast implants, and what actions (if any) women with concerns about their implants should take. RESOURCES: Textured implant update (bcna.org.au) Read BCNA’s news item TGA recommends ban on textured breas...

Telling your child you have cancer is not an easy thing to do. When do you tell them? How much do they need to know? If you have young children is it easier to not tell them at all? On this episode, Kellie Curtain speaks with breast cancer survivor and mum-of-two Anita Ledger and John Freidsam from CanTeen about starting the conversation, dealing with a child in denial and the importance of keeping the lines of communication open no matter your child's age. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online ...

Telling your child you have cancer is not an easy thing to do. When do you tell them? How much do they need to know? If you have young children is it easier to not tell them at all? On this episode, Kellie Curtain speaks with breast cancer survivor and mum-of-two Anita Ledger and John Freidsam from CanTeen about starting the conversation, dealing with a child in denial and the importance of keeping the lines of communication open no matter your child's age. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online ...

Telling your child you have cancer is not an easy thing to do. When do you tell them? How much do they need to know? If you have young children is it easier to not tell them at all? On this episode, Kellie Curtain speaks with breast cancer survivor and mum-of-two Anita Ledger and John Freidsam from CanTeen about starting the conversation, dealing with a child in denial and the importance of keeping the lines of communication open no matter your child's age. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online ...

Metastatic breast cancer (also known as Stage 4 or advanced breast cancer) occurs when cancer spreads from the breast to other parts of the body. This might happen months or years after an early breast cancer diagnosis, or it might be the first diagnosis a person receives. Metastatic breast cancer is not curable, but there are many treatments that can help to control it and help the person with the disease enjoy quality of life. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain...

Metastatic breast cancer (also known as Stage 4 or advanced breast cancer) occurs when cancer spreads from the breast to other parts of the body. This might happen months or years after an early breast cancer diagnosis, or it might be the first diagnosis a person receives. Metastatic breast cancer is not curable, but there are many treatments that can help to control it and help the person with the disease enjoy quality of life. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain...

Metastatic breast cancer (also known as Stage 4 or advanced breast cancer) occurs when cancer spreads from the breast to other parts of the body. This might happen months or years after an early breast cancer diagnosis, or it might be the first diagnosis a person receives. Metastatic breast cancer is not curable, but there are many treatments that can help to control it and help the person with the disease enjoy quality of life. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain...

Most people will experience side effects during breast cancer treatment, but for some people these side effects can become ongoing or even develop months after treatment has ended. Kellie Curtain talks to breast cancer survivor Pauline Prebble and to oncologist and clinician scientist at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute Dr Belinda Yeo about what to watch for and what you can do to avoid or minimize the side effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery and hormone therapy. RESO...

Most people will experience side effects during breast cancer treatment, but for some people these side effects can become ongoing or even develop months after treatment has ended. Kellie Curtain talks to breast cancer survivor Pauline Prebble and to oncologist and clinician scientist at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute Dr Belinda Yeo about what to watch for and what you can do to avoid or minimize the side effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery and hormone therapy. RESO...

Most people will experience side effects during breast cancer treatment, but for some people these side effects can become ongoing or even develop months after treatment has ended. Kellie Curtain talks to breast cancer survivor Pauline Prebble and to oncologist and clinician scientist at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute Dr Belinda Yeo about what to watch for and what you can do to avoid or minimize the side effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery and hormone therapy. RESO...

It takes a team of health professionals to treat breast cancer, and it's important that you feel you can talk openly and honestly with your team about any concerns you might have. In this episode, host Kellie Curtain speaks with oncologist Professor Fran Boyle and breast cancer survivor Leslie Gilham about how best to communicate with your health professionals and why, when it comes to your treatment, there's no such thing as a silly question. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Onli...

It takes a team of health professionals to treat breast cancer, and it's important that you feel you can talk openly and honestly with your team about any concerns you might have. In this episode, host Kellie Curtain speaks with oncologist Professor Fran Boyle and breast cancer survivor Leslie Gilham about how best to communicate with your health professionals and why, when it comes to your treatment, there's no such thing as a silly question. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Onli...

It takes a team of health professionals to treat breast cancer, and it's important that you feel you can talk openly and honestly with your team about any concerns you might have. In this episode, host Kellie Curtain speaks with oncologist Professor Fran Boyle and breast cancer survivor Leslie Gilham about how best to communicate with your health professionals and why, when it comes to your treatment, there's no such thing as a silly question. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Onli...

Did you know that you can split your breast cancer treatment between the public and private hospital systems? Or that you're entitled to access five subsidised sessions with a physio or other allied health professional and 10 sessions with a mental health professional through Medicare? We know that a breast cancer diagnosis can push people to the brink financially - particularly if they are treated in the private health system. BCNA CEO Kirsten Pilatti explains some of the financial considerati...

Did you know that you can split your breast cancer treatment between the public and private hospital systems? Or that you're entitled to access five subsidised sessions with a physio or other allied health professional and 10 sessions with a mental health professional through Medicare? We know that a breast cancer diagnosis can push people to the brink financially - particularly if they are treated in the private health system. BCNA CEO Kirsten Pilatti explains some of the financial considerati...

Did you know that you can split your breast cancer treatment between the public and private hospital systems? Or that you're entitled to access five subsidised sessions with a physio or other allied health professional and 10 sessions with a mental health professional through Medicare? We know that a breast cancer diagnosis can push people to the brink financially - particularly if they are treated in the private health system. BCNA CEO Kirsten Pilatti explains some of the financial considerati...