The 69-year-old lost her sister, Pam to breast cancer seven years ago. June’s husband, Ivan also lost his mother and sister to breast cancer. In April this year, June was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer after a mammograph detected a lump.

Retired Catholic priest, Father (Fr) Kevin Burke has long been a voice of hope for many. So, it is little surprise, he faced his own diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer with positivity and light-heartedness.

Yvonne and her fellow prostate cancer nurses work with the team involved in a patient’s care. They provide support to men and their families in all areas of prostate cancer care, whether they are newly diagnosed or have already commenced treatment.

When Vicki was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in October 2022, she knew she had a challenging time ahead.

Gold Coast resident, Sandy knows all too well that breast cancer does not discriminate. The 43-year-old lost her older brother, Andy to the disease in 2015. In July 2022, Sandy says it was her brother’s voice that urged her to book a mammogram.

Turning 40 is a time to celebrate for most people. For Adelaide resident Kate, the milestone birthday in March 2023 was marked with a session of radiation therapy. Kate was diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer in July 2022.

Retired mechanic, Paul has always had a knack for fixing things. “I don’t have a stop button. I like to be on the go, keeping myself busy,” the 70-year-old admits. But when Paul was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he was forced to stop and take stock of his physical health and wellbeing.

Boonah resident, Ron believes variety is the spice of life. The 83-year-old has taken on many challenges throughout his colourful life, starting his career as a confectioner. He was since worked as a tailor, in an abattoir, owned a boat shop, managed a bed and breakfast, run a caravan park and worked in his son’s pub. He was also tried his hand working in real estate. That’s while also raising three children.

After a career spanning many years of service in the Royal Australian Air Force, followed by an office and field role in the Defence Materiel Organisation, David is all too familiar with routines. He credits this structured career as one of the reasons he was able to adapt to the daily routine of radiation therapy sessions following a prostate cancer diagnosis.