Beating breast cancer together
Established in 1995, the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation is a non-profit, charity organisation which is 100% self-funded. We support breast cancer patients and their families from diagnosis, through treatment and during recovery.
The Foundation raises funds for the Breast Unit at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.
Shower Card Drive
Every year SBCF produces 20,000 self check shower cards to raise awareness... Help us get the word out by donating a bundle
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Understanding lymphoedema
Lymphoedema is a potential side effect of breast cancer treatments like surgery and radiotherapy. It’s the name for swelling and discomfort in the body due to damage to or removal of the lymph nodes.
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse doctors perform Australia-first mastectomy under local anaesthetic
In December 2017, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse patient Moray Gallacher became the first Australian to receive a mastectomy while fully awake, performed by surgeon A/Prof Sanjay Warrier and anaesthetist Dr Ryan Downey.
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Q&A with Dr Cindy Mak
Learn a bit more about the Head of Breast Surgery at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
Lynne's Story »“It’s really about what your family go through…”
Lynne Crookes