Episodes

It's important to consider your lifestyle and what activities you want to be able to do after a breast reconstruction and also how you want to feel. Physiotherapist and researcher Dr Deidre McGhee, and Jodi Steel, who had a breast reconstruction two years ago, join host Kellie Curtain to discuss how to optimise your physical preparation and recovery after breast reconstruction surgery. For more information on physical preparation and recovery after Breast Reconstruction, BCNA has joined with Br...

It's important to consider your lifestyle and what activities you want to be able to do after a breast reconstruction and also how you want to feel. Physiotherapist and researcher Dr Deidre McGhee, and Jodi Steel, who had a breast reconstruction two years ago, join host Kellie Curtain to discuss how to optimise your physical preparation and recovery after breast reconstruction surgery. For more information on physical preparation and recovery after Breast Reconstruction, BCNA has joined with Br...

It's important to consider your lifestyle and what activities you want to be able to do after a breast reconstruction and also how you want to feel. Physiotherapist and researcher Dr Deidre McGhee, and Jodi Steel, who had a breast reconstruction two years ago, join host Kellie Curtain to discuss how to optimise your physical preparation and recovery after breast reconstruction surgery. For more information on physical preparation and recovery after Breast Reconstruction, BCNA has joined with Br...

For people who have had cancer, the fear of it recurring can be real and pervasive. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain talks to breast surgeon Professor Bruce Mann and psychologist Jane Fletcher about how to manage the fear of cancer recurrence, and at what point you should seek further help and advice. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Fear of cancer recurrence (bcna.org.au) Fear of cancer recurrence (BCNA fact sheet) Upfront About B...

For people who have had cancer, the fear of it recurring can be real and pervasive. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain talks to breast surgeon Professor Bruce Mann and psychologist Jane Fletcher about how to manage the fear of cancer recurrence, and at what point you should seek further help and advice. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Fear of cancer recurrence (bcna.org.au) Fear of cancer recurrence (BCNA fact sheet) Upfront About B...

For people who have had cancer, the fear of it recurring can be real and pervasive. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain talks to breast surgeon Professor Bruce Mann and psychologist Jane Fletcher about how to manage the fear of cancer recurrence, and at what point you should seek further help and advice. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Fear of cancer recurrence (bcna.org.au) Fear of cancer recurrence (BCNA fact sheet) Upfront About B...

Every day, two women aged between 20 and 39 will be diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2018, Sofi Leota was one of these women, receiving a diagnosis at age 23. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain talks to Sofi about fertility, losing your hair, connecting with other young women with breast cancer on social media and the challenges of being diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Breast cancer in yo...

Every day, two women aged between 20 and 39 will be diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2018, Sofi Leota was one of these women, receiving a diagnosis at age 23. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain talks to Sofi about fertility, losing your hair, connecting with other young women with breast cancer on social media and the challenges of being diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Breast cancer in yo...

Every day, two women aged between 20 and 39 will be diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2018, Sofi Leota was one of these women, receiving a diagnosis at age 23. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain talks to Sofi about fertility, losing your hair, connecting with other young women with breast cancer on social media and the challenges of being diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Breast cancer in yo...

We all know that staying active is good for you both physically and mentally. But what about when you have breast cancer? When should you exercise? What type of exercise should you be doing and how much of a difference does it really make? In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain talks to expert Associate Professor Prue Cormie and two-time breast cancer survivor Jo Francis about their experiences with exercise and cancer - including tips on how to get started, how exe...

We all know that staying active is good for you both physically and mentally. But what about when you have breast cancer? When should you exercise? What type of exercise should you be doing and how much of a difference does it really make? In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain talks to expert Associate Professor Prue Cormie and two-time breast cancer survivor Jo Francis about their experiences with exercise and cancer - including tips on how to get started, how exe...

We all know that staying active is good for you both physically and mentally. But what about when you have breast cancer? When should you exercise? What type of exercise should you be doing and how much of a difference does it really make? In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain talks to expert Associate Professor Prue Cormie and two-time breast cancer survivor Jo Francis about their experiences with exercise and cancer - including tips on how to get started, how exe...

There are almost 2.7 million carers in Australia, but many people who provide support to someone with breast cancer don't see themselves as a carer - especially if the person with breast cancer is a partner, a child or a close family member. Stuart Diver was the sole survivor of the 1997 Thredbo landslide which killed 18 people, including his first wife Sally. He found love again with his second wife Rosanna, however she was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after they returned from their hon...

There are almost 2.7 million carers in Australia, but many people who provide support to someone with breast cancer don't see themselves as a carer - especially if the person with breast cancer is a partner, a child or a close family member. Stuart Diver was the sole survivor of the 1997 Thredbo landslide which killed 18 people, including his first wife Sally. He found love again with his second wife Rosanna, however she was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after they returned from their hon...

There are almost 2.7 million carers in Australia, but many people who provide support to someone with breast cancer don't see themselves as a carer - especially if the person with breast cancer is a partner, a child or a close family member. Stuart Diver was the sole survivor of the 1997 Thredbo landslide which killed 18 people, including his first wife Sally. He found love again with his second wife Rosanna, however she was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after they returned from their hon...

Sexual wellbeing is often a low priority for those receiving treatment for breast cancer but it’s important to be aware of how your body will change and what you can do to help ease symptoms. In this episode of Upfront, Sexual Health Nurse Simone Sheridan talks about how sexual well being is more than sex and genitals, answers the awkward questions many are too embarrassed to ask and explains why it’s not ok to push through pain. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Se...

Sexual wellbeing is often a low priority for those receiving treatment for breast cancer but it’s important to be aware of how your body will change and what you can do to help ease symptoms. In this episode of Upfront, Sexual Health Nurse Simone Sheridan talks about how sexual well being is more than sex and genitals, answers the awkward questions many are too embarrassed to ask and explains why it’s not ok to push through pain. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Se...

Sexual wellbeing is often a low priority for those receiving treatment for breast cancer but it’s important to be aware of how your body will change and what you can do to help ease symptoms. In this episode of Upfront, Sexual Health Nurse Simone Sheridan talks about how sexual well being is more than sex and genitals, answers the awkward questions many are too embarrassed to ask and explains why it’s not ok to push through pain. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Se...

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...