Upfront About Breast Cancer
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 27: Vulnerability and strength - Peta Murphy on breast cancer
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting.In this special episode of Upfro...
Episode 27: Vulnerability and strength - Peta Murphy on breast cancer
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting.In this special episode of Upfro...
Episode 26: Caring for a loved one
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We recommend listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Let’s be upfront about caring...
Episode 26: Caring for a loved one
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We recommend listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Let’s be upfront about caring...
Episode 26: Caring for a loved one
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We recommend listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Let’s be upfront about caring...
Episode 25: Sally Obermeder on her breast cancer journey
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting.Let’s be Upfront about b...
Episode 25: Sally Obermeder on her breast cancer journey
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting.Let’s be Upfront about b...
Episode 25: Sally Obermeder on her breast cancer journey
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting.Let’s be Upfront about b...
Episode 24: DCIS
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS. Non-life-threatening and often referred to as ‘stage 0 breast cancer’, the experience ...
Episode 24: DCIS
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS. Non-life-threatening and often referred to as ‘stage 0 breast cancer’, the experience ...
Episode 24: DCIS
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS. Non-life-threatening and often referred to as ‘stage 0 breast cancer’, the experience ...
Episode 23: Palliative care
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about palliative care. To many, those two words prompt fear, and thoughts of death and dying. In reality, palliative care offers so...
Episode 23: Palliative care
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about palliative care. To many, those two words prompt fear, and thoughts of death and dying. In reality, palliative care offers so...
Episode 23: Palliative care
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about palliative care. To many, those two words prompt fear, and thoughts of death and dying. In reality, palliative care offers so...
Episode 22: Invasive lobular carcinoma
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about invasive lobular carcinoma. The second most common form of invasive breast cancer, picking up lobular carcinoma on mammograms...
Episode 22: Invasive lobular carcinoma
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about invasive lobular carcinoma. The second most common form of invasive breast cancer, picking up lobular carcinoma on mammograms...
Episode 22: Invasive lobular carcinoma
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about invasive lobular carcinoma. The second most common form of invasive breast cancer, picking up lobular carcinoma on mammograms...
Episode 21: Raelene Boyle on pulling herself out of the darkness
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Upfront sits down with Australian Olympic legend and BCNA board member Raelene Boyle AM, MBE.Speaking openly and honestly about her c...
Episode 21: Raelene Boyle on pulling herself out of the darkness
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Upfront sits down with Australian Olympic legend and BCNA board member Raelene Boyle AM, MBE.Speaking openly and honestly about her c...
Episode 21: Raelene Boyle on pulling herself out of the darkness
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Upfront sits down with Australian Olympic legend and BCNA board member Raelene Boyle AM, MBE.Speaking openly and honestly about her c...
Special Episode #3: Coronavirus update
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about where we’re at with COVID-19 (coronavirus). With restrictions beginning to ease in some parts of the country, we’re takin...
Special Episode #3: Coronavirus update
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about where we’re at with COVID-19 (coronavirus). With restrictions beginning to ease in some parts of the country, we’re takin...
Special Episode #3: Coronavirus update
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about where we’re at with COVID-19 (coronavirus). With restrictions beginning to ease in some parts of the country, we’re takin...
Episode 20: Talking about end of life
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about end of life. A topic almost too sad to talk about, but too important not to, palliative care and exploring end of life option...
Episode 20: Talking about end of life
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about end of life. A topic almost too sad to talk about, but too important not to, palliative care and exploring end of life option...
Episode 20: Talking about end of life
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about end of life. A topic almost too sad to talk about, but too important not to, palliative care and exploring end of life option...
Episode 19: Nutrition and breast cancer
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about breast cancer and diets. There’s always a new one making big promises; juice, keto, fasting. So what’s really important w...
Episode 19: Nutrition and breast cancer
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about breast cancer and diets. There’s always a new one making big promises; juice, keto, fasting. So what’s really important w...
Episode 19: Nutrition and breast cancer
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be Upfront about breast cancer and diets. There’s always a new one making big promises; juice, keto, fasting. So what’s really important w...
Episode 18: Busting nutrition myths
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be upfront about breast cancer and nutrition. There’s so much information out there, and a lot of conflicting advice. It’s hard to know wh...
Episode 18: Busting nutrition myths
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be upfront about breast cancer and nutrition. There’s so much information out there, and a lot of conflicting advice. It’s hard to know wh...
Episode 18: Busting nutrition myths
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be upfront about breast cancer and nutrition. There’s so much information out there, and a lot of conflicting advice. It’s hard to know wh...
Special Episode #2: Coronavirus update
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This second special episode of Upfront is in response to the constantly-changing coronavirus situation and the challenges many of our members are faci...
Special Episode #2: Coronavirus update
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This second special episode of Upfront is in response to the constantly-changing coronavirus situation and the challenges many of our members are faci...
Special Episode #2: Coronavirus update
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This second special episode of Upfront is in response to the constantly-changing coronavirus situation and the challenges many of our members are faci...
Special Episode: Coronavirus and breast cancer
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be upfront about the coronavirus and people undergoing cancer treatment. This special episode of Upfront is in response to unprecedented...
Special Episode: Coronavirus and breast cancer
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be upfront about the coronavirus and people undergoing cancer treatment. This special episode of Upfront is in response to unprecedented...
Special Episode: Coronavirus and breast cancer
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be upfront about the coronavirus and people undergoing cancer treatment. This special episode of Upfront is in response to unprecedented...
Episode 17: Young women and breast cancer (Ruth)
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, two young women are told they have breast cancer. Ruth Williams was 38 when she was diagnosed. She talks with host Kellie Curtain about rai...
Episode 17: Young women and breast cancer (Ruth)
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, two young women are told they have breast cancer. Ruth Williams was 38 when she was diagnosed. She talks with host Kellie Curtain about rai...
Episode 17: Young women and breast cancer (Ruth)
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, two young women are told they have breast cancer. Ruth Williams was 38 when she was diagnosed. She talks with host Kellie Curtain about rai...
Episode 17: Young women and breast cancer (Ruth)
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, two young women are told they have breast cancer. Ruth Williams was 38 when she was diagnosed. She talks with host Kellie Curtain abo...
Episode 17: Young women and breast cancer (Ruth)
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, two young women are told they have breast cancer. Ruth Williams was 38 when she was diagnosed. She talks with host Kellie Curtain abo...
Episode 17: Young women and breast cancer (Ruth)
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, two young women are told they have breast cancer. Ruth Williams was 38 when she was diagnosed. She talks with host Kellie Curtain abo...
Episode 16: Young women and triple negative breast cancer
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, two young women are told they have breast cancer. Dimity Paul was 31 when she received her diagnosis. She joins host Kellie Curtain t...
Episode 16: Young women and triple negative breast cancer
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, two young women are told they have breast cancer. Dimity Paul was 31 when she received her diagnosis. She joins host Kellie Curtain t...
Episode 16: Young women and triple negative breast cancer
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, two young women are told they have breast cancer. Dimity Paul was 31 when she received her diagnosis. She joins host Kellie Curtain t...
Episode 15: Young women and breast cancer (Rebecca)
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Of the 53 people diagnosed with breast cancer every day, two of them are aged under 40. Host Kellie Curtain is joined by Rebecca Bensted, who wa...
Episode 15: Young women and breast cancer (Rebecca)
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Of the 53 people diagnosed with breast cancer every day, two of them are aged under 40. Host Kellie Curtain is joined by Rebecca Bensted, who wa...
Episode 15: Young women and breast cancer (Rebecca)
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Of the 53 people diagnosed with breast cancer every day, two of them are aged under 40. Host Kellie Curtain is joined by Rebecca Bensted, who wa...
Episode 14: How to plan for and recover from breast reconstruction surgery
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Episode 14: How to plan for and recover from breast reconstruction surgery
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Episode 14: How to plan for and recover from breast reconstruction surgery
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Episode 13: Fear of recurrence
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Curtai...
Episode 13: Fear of recurrence
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Curtai...
Episode 13: Fear of recurrence
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Curtai...
Episode 12: Sofi Leota on breast cancer at 23
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 12: Sofi Leota on breast cancer at 23
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 12: Sofi Leota on breast cancer at 23
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 11: Exercise and breast cancer
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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? Wh...
Episode 11: Exercise and breast cancer
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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? Wh...
Episode 11: Exercise and breast cancer
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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? Wh...
Episode 10: Stuart Diver on mental health and caring for someone with breast cancer
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 - ...
Episode 10: Stuart Diver on mental health and caring for someone with breast cancer
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 - ...
Episode 10: Stuart Diver on mental health and caring for someone with breast cancer
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 - ...
Episode 9: Sexual wellbeing after breast cancer
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 9: Sexual wellbeing after breast cancer
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 9: Sexual wellbeing after breast cancer
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 8: Life with metastatic breast cancer
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The days and weeks after a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. While everyone's individual diagnosis and prognosis is different, n...
Episode 8: Life with metastatic breast cancer
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The days and weeks after a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. While everyone's individual diagnosis and prognosis is different, n...
Episode 8: Life with metastatic breast cancer
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The days and weeks after a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. While everyone's individual diagnosis and prognosis is different, n...
Episode 7: breast reconstruction
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Breast reconstruction surgery recreates the shape of the breast following a mastectomy or lumpectomy. There are many different kinds of reconstruction...
Episode 7: breast reconstruction
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Breast reconstruction surgery recreates the shape of the breast following a mastectomy or lumpectomy. There are many different kinds of reconstruction...
Episode 7: breast reconstruction
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Breast reconstruction surgery recreates the shape of the breast following a mastectomy or lumpectomy. There are many different kinds of reconstruction...
Bonus episode: Allergan breast implant recall
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Since we recorded our episode about breast reconstruction, important information about a specific kind of breast implant being linked to a rare f...
Bonus episode: Allergan breast implant recall
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Since we recorded our episode about breast reconstruction, important information about a specific kind of breast implant being linked to a rare f...
Bonus episode: Allergan breast implant recall
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Since we recorded our episode about breast reconstruction, important information about a specific kind of breast implant being linked to a rare f...
Episode 6: Telling your children you have cancer
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 6: Telling your children you have cancer
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 6: Telling your children you have cancer
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 5: Metastatic breast cancer
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 5: Metastatic breast cancer
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 5: Metastatic breast cancer
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 4: Ongoing and late side effects of breast cancer treatment
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most people will experience side effects during breast cancer treatment, but for some people these side effects can become ongoing or even develop mon...
Episode 4: Ongoing and late side effects of breast cancer treatment
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most people will experience side effects during breast cancer treatment, but for some people these side effects can become ongoing or even develop mon...
Episode 4: Ongoing and late side effects of breast cancer treatment
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most people will experience side effects during breast cancer treatment, but for some people these side effects can become ongoing or even develop mon...
Episode 3: Communicating with your health professional
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 3: Communicating with your health professional
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 3: Communicating with your health professional
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 2: Money and the healthcare system
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 2: Money and the healthcare system
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 2: Money and the healthcare system
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 1: Just diagnosed, what's next?
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Being diagnosed with breast cancer can come as a shock. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain speaks with BCNA Helpline ...
Episode 1: Just diagnosed, what's next?
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Being diagnosed with breast cancer can come as a shock. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain speaks with BCNA Helpline ...
Episode 1: Just diagnosed, what's next?
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Being diagnosed with breast cancer can come as a shock. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain speaks with BCNA Helpline ...