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Published date 13 March 2026
A BreastScreen NSW campaign has been relaunched after breast screening bookings surged by 22 per cent, or an additional 12,000 women, in NSW last year.
Published date 24 February 2026
“To everyone starting this journey or caring for someone with cancer, you are stronger than you know. Keep going and hold on to the moments that bring you joy.”
Published date 17 October 2025
One in 8 NSW residents are carers. Thousands are by the side of a family member or friend with cancer, selflessly providing ongoing care and support at one of the most challenging times of their lives.
Published date 26 August 2025
A cancer diagnosis is often an isolating experience, but in culturally diverse communities, this can be intensified by stigma and barriers to support. Anubha Varma, who emigrated from India in 2014, shares how she navigated her journey with breast cancer.
Published date 25 June 2025
Around half of cancers diagnosed in adolescents and young adults are considered rare or hard to treat. This Rare Cancers Awareness Day, 26-year-old Hamish Shaw shares his story.
Published date 13 February 2025
The elation of parenthood soon turned to devastation when Thomas and Marina received the news their baby boy had cancer. Thanks to precision medicine efforts at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW), little Flynn has a thriving childhood ahead of him.
Published date 23 January 2025
For many people, palliative care is associated with end of life. But in reality, it is more than that. There are teams across NSW dedicated to managing symptoms and enhancing the wellbeing of people with life-limiting illnesses, like cancer, and their families – helping them make the most of each day and focus on what’s important to them.
Published date 18 November 2024
Victoria Taber, a non-smoker, was just 29 years old when she was diagnosed with lung cancer – an unexpected discovery following a routine travel test.
Published date 10 October 2024
A cancer diagnosis has a profound impact on someone’s life and their loved ones. Their world is often turned upside down with the sudden change and uncertainty that cancer brings, but support is available.
Published date 30 September 2024
NSW men Stewart and Peter are sharing their journeys with prostate cancer in the hope they can smooth the path for others.