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Melanie Rowley: Support for Metastatic Breast Cancer

My role is to ensure that my clients and their loved ones never have to face any of this alone. I am there as their key contact to provide ongoing emotional support, as well as acting as their advocate to ensure that all of their unique needs are met.

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Melanie Rowley: Support for Metastatic Breast Cancer

Metastatic breast care nurses play a critical role in supporting individuals living with life-limiting cancer, offering benefits to both the...

17th September 2024

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Breast Cancer

Meet Michelle – Our 2024 IGA Purple Bra Day Ambassador

We are thrilled to introduce Michelle as our 2024 IGA Purple Bra Day Ambassador! Michelle chose to become an ambassador...

1st July 2024

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Basil’s Ride: Pedaling Through Challenges with Hope

In a world full of obstacles, Basil’s story shines brightly. Despite living with multiple sclerosis (MS), every May, Basil takes...

20th May 2024

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Breast Cancer

Closing the Divide: A Call to Action on World Cancer Day

This World Cancer Day (4th Feb 24), our focus turns to bridging the gap to ensure that every individual, regardless...

2nd February 2024

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Breast Cancer

A day of wellness and rejuvenation

Our recent Metastatic Wellness Day hosted by our metastatic breast care nurse, Melanie Rowley, and project coordinator, Chandrika Gibson, was...

12th October 2023

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Breast Cancer

Navigating Support in Challenging Times: Partners Connect Workshop Experience

At any point in life, reaching out for help can be challenging. When your partner is going through a breast...

10th October 2023

Breast Cancer

Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2023

October 13th is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, dedicated to raising awareness about living with metastatic breast cancer. We want...

9th October 2023

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IGA Purple Bra Day Interview with Mix 94.5’s Pete and Kymba

Our CEO, Max Clarke, and our IGA Purple Bra Day Ambassador, Kate, were once more engaged this morning discussing everything...

6th September 2023

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Breast Cancer Care WA announces donation from Hancock Prospecting to Fund Financial Assistance Program

Media Release – Thursday 17th August 2023 Breast Cancer Care WA announces donation from Hancock Prospecting to Fund Financial Assistance...

16th August 2023

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Survivorship spotlight: accessing the NDIS for lymphoedema support

When Eva, a breast cancer survivor, first spoke with her lymphoedema specialist about accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)...

16th August 2023

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Meet Kate, our 2023 IGA Purple Bra Day Ambassador

It’s been 2 years since our vibrant Purple Bra Day Ambassador, Kate, underwent surgery and treatment for breast cancer. A...

31st July 2023

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Breast Cancer

Addressing Disparities in Breast Cancer Care: A Step towards Equality 

In honour of National Reconciliation Week, it is important to shed light on the current disparities in breast cancer care...

31st May 2023

Breast Cancer

Meet our incredible volunteer, Cate!

May 12-21 is National Volunteer Week, and what better way to celebrate than to profile some of the very special...

15th May 2023

Volunteering

Volunteer spotlight: Cate

May 12-21 is National Volunteer Week, and what better way to celebrate than to profile some of the very special...

12th May 2023

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer and the Benefits of Exercise

For women diagnosed with breast cancer, regular exercise during and following treatment has been shown, through a number of different studies,...

19th April 2023

Our Clients

Di’s story

A fear of heights didn’t stop our 2023 Jump for Jane ambassador, Di, from leaping out of an aeroplane at...

23rd February 2023

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An important announcement from Zoe

https://www.breastcancer.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Zoes-Farewell-Speech.mp4   I am letting you all know that after eight years I have made the decision to finish up...

12th January 2023

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When lunch with friends means so much more

Six years ago, one of Warren’s good friends’ wives was diagnosed with breast cancer. Working in the male-dominated electrical industry,...

6th October 2022

Breast Cancer

Meet our McGrath Metastatic Breast Care Nurse

Melanie Rowley McGrath Metastatic Breast Cancer Nurse Breast Cancer Care WA Our specialist McGrath metastatic breast care nurse Melanie Rowley...

4th October 2022

Breast Cancer

Complementary and Integrative Therapies – Webinar Series

The use of complementary and integrative therapies by people with metastatic breast cancer presents a number of challenges. Breast Cancer...

30th September 2022

Our Clients

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Up, up and away!

It all began with a bucket list wish from one our our Bunbury clients Lori. She dreamt of going up...

16th September 2022

Breast Cancer

Did You Know?

There are a range of myths and misconceptions about what affects breast cancer and this can often lead to excessive...

5th September 2022

Breast Cancer

The importance of specialised metastatic breast care nurses

Metastatic (also known as advanced or Stage IV) breast cancer is cancer that has spread beyond the breast to parts...

11th August 2022

Our Clients

Books for Bobby

Fear, denial, confusion, anxiety, vulnerability, and overwhelmed… all emotions that you will probably feel when you hear the dreaded Cancer...

12th June 2022

Breast Cancer

Closing the cancer care gap – World Cancer Day 2022

Today, 4 February, is World Cancer Day and the theme this year is “Close the Care Gap”.  It’s about raising...

4th February 2022

Breast Cancer

Exercise and breast cancer

Getting regular exercise during and following your breast cancer treatment can have many benefits. It can improve your physical and...

17th January 2022

Breast Cancer

Women’s Health – Breast Cancer – Menopause

Menopause is a big issue in breast cancer because many women going through treatment have to deal with treatment-induced menopause. ...

7th September 2021

Breast Cancer

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Teeing Up for Success – Breast Cancer Financial Support

The inaugural Corporate Golf Day for Breast Cancer Care WA was a great success both on and off the course,...

25th May 2021

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Managing Menopause Symptoms

Menopause is a very natural part of life and, just like getting your periods, it’s something all women go through. ...

11th March 2021

Breast Cancer

Early Menopause and Breast Cancer

Menopause is a big issue in breast cancer because many women going through treatment have to deal with treatment-induced menopause. ...

9th March 2021

Breast Cancer

Lymphoedema – Early intervention is the key – Lymphoedema Symptoms

Lymphoedema can be an uncomfortable complication following breast cancer surgery and treatment, affecting around 20% of patients. It’s important for...

2nd March 2021

Breast Cancer

What a year it has been.

What a year 2020 has been. In March the outbreak of COVID-19 turned our world upside down and threw many...

17th December 2020

Breast Cancer

Michelle’s Story

A diagnosis of breast cancer is devastating.  A diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer – it’s hard for most of us...

13th October 2020

Breast Cancer

How To Check Your Breast For Cancer Lumps

Breasts come in all shapes and sizes and will change throughout your life. Your menstrual cycle, pregnancy, age and weight...

8th October 2020

Support Services

Online Support Group for Young Women with Early Breast Cancer – Online Cancer Support

Thanks to Woodside’s COVID-19 Community Fund, we are now able to offer support groups online to some of our clients....

10th August 2020

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LotteryWest Supports Breast Cancer Care WA

You may have noticed we have a brand new website! We’d like send a big purple “thank you” to LotteryWest...

20th July 2020

Breast Cancer

Physiotherapy for Breast Reconstruction

Petrina Burnett is the founder and director of BGAL Physiotherapy — a clinic specialising in care for patients undergoing cancer...

14th July 2020

Breast Cancer

Breast Reconstruction

Losing an intimate part of the body, such as a breast, can cause feelings of grief and sadness in many...

14th July 2020

Breast Cancer

Finding balance

A diagnosis of breast cancer can lead to significant changes that impact on you and your family’s life. Initially it...

14th July 2020

Volunteering

Do you have the drive to make a difference?

Volunteers are integral at Breast Cancer Care WA. As well as providing assistance around events and in the office, they...

14th July 2020

Support Services

Partner Support Groups – Breast Cancer Partners

Author: Breast Cancer Care WA Counsellor Aileen McCaulFor many of our clients there is often another person in the shadows...

14th July 2020

Support Services

Art Therapy – Arth Therapy Perth

The purpose of art therapy is to help you make essential connections between parts of yourself and your life experiences...

14th July 2020

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