News
12 Jun 2018
Q&A with Dr Cindy Mak
Learn a bit more about the Head of Breast Surgery at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
5 Jul 2018
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.
17 Aug 2018
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.
15 Nov 2018
Volunteering with SBCF
Maureen and Edith manage the merchandise for Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation and use their stall as a way to connect with people living with cancer. Edith says; “it’s not about how much money we make. It’s more about the exposure, talking to people and raising awareness that we see as important”.
20 Nov 2018
Ladies Lunch 2018: Thank you for helping us raise $100,000!
We are delighted to announce that this year’s Ladies Lunch exceeded our expectations and we have raised a net profit of $100,000 – the highest amount raised at our Ladies Lunch to date!
18 Dec 2018
Breast Cancer Baby - Risk & Rewards
When I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer, I had just started trying for a baby that same week. I was devastated when I found out that I would need chemotherapy because I thought it would mean I might not be able to have children...