Inherited Cancers Australia

02/11/2026

02/11/2026

How well do you know your normal? 👀

Everyone’s normal is different. And this year, our Know Your Normal campaign has a little more to talk about! 💙

We’re expanding the conversation beyond breast and chest health to include prostate health and getting to know your new normal as your body changes.

And what better day to share it than Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day? For some in our community, that means getting to know their body after a risk-reducing mastectomy.

Because knowing your normal isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about getting familiar with your body, noticing what’s different and knowing when to ask for advice.

Remember, body awareness goes hand in hand with the screening, testing and follow-up care recommended for you.

Watch the full video and explore Know Your Normal: https://www.inheritedcancers.org.au/knowyournormal

30/10/2026

One person's genetic test result can change what happens next for a whole family.

A big thank you to Joe for sharing his family's story at our Ahead of Cancer launch event, and to The Canberra Times for shining a spotlight on this often invisible experience 💙

After taking the field as both a Wallabies and a ACT Brumbies player, when heroes are often mentioned in the sporting realm, Joe Roff said it's his extended family who has redefined what courage means to him.

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9381356/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Post

30/10/2026

What a night in Canberra! 💙

On Wednesday, we officially launched Ahead of Cancer, a new national platform led by Inherited Cancers Australia to put inherited cancer prevention and earlier detection on the national agenda.

It was incredibly special to see our community, government representatives, healthcare leaders and industry partners come together around something we've been working towards for a long time.

A special thank you to our MC, Emma Macdonald OAM, and our wonderful panellists including The Hon. Rebecca White MP and Professor Dorothy Keefe for such an important conversation and especially to Joe Roff for so generously sharing their family's story. Such a powerful reminder of why this work matters, and what knowing about inherited cancer risk earlier could mean for families.

Of course, none of this would have been possible without our incredible community, supporters, partners and everyone who helped bring this night to life. We are so grateful to you all.

We're still buzzing from the night, and have so many wonderful photos, stories and thank-yous to share! But for now, we just wanted to celebrate this milestone and say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who made it possible.

And if you're curious about what Ahead of Cancer is all about, take a little peek at our website: https://www.inheritedcancers.org.au/aheadofcancer

More to come! 💙

30/10/2026

Robyn Smith is a fearless advocate for those living with inherited cancer risk.

And a very deserving recipient of the 2026 ACT Women's Award for Gender Equity and Social Change.

In Robyn's own words, "sometimes we forget that little changes, grouped together, create momentum which can lead to systemic change."

Congratulations Robyn - and thank you for everything you've already done to drive change.

And all that you'll continue to do.

30/10/2026

What an incredible afternoon of connection, learning and shared experiences 💙

Earlier this month, we welcomed close to 100 people to Chris O’Brien Lifehouse for our second Breast ReCon Show & Tell event.

At the heart of the afternoon were our private, small-group Show & Tell sessions, where people exploring breast reconstruction or aesthetic flat closure could connect with others who had undergone surgery, see real outcomes, ask questions and hear firsthand about their experiences.

The afternoon also included a panel discussion and Q&A facilitated by Robyn Smith, with Dr Sanjay Warrier, A/Prof Joe Dusseldorp, Dr Susannah Graham and A/Prof Annabel Goodwin, alongside people sharing their lived experiences.

For the first time, we also held a dedicated Partners & Supporters session, creating space for honest conversations and questions from those supporting someone through surgery.

A very special thank you to A/Prof Joe Dusseldorp and his incredible team, who worked tirelessly alongside our team to bring this event to life. Your dedication, expertise and collaboration made this afternoon possible.

To our wonderful volunteers who generously shared their personal experiences, thank you. Your openness and willingness to support others is what makes these events so meaningful.

We are also incredibly grateful to our sponsors Solventum, Australian Biotechnologies, BD, LifeHealthcare, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse for their generous support.

And to everyone who joined us, thank you for being part of such a special afternoon.

Everyone deserves to feel informed, supported and empowered to make the choice that is right for them 💚

29/10/2026

The team at Inherited Cancers drive so much positive change.

As Australia’s first and only national charity for families with inherited cancer risk, they’re putting inherited cancer prevention on the national agenda.

Robyn’s a big part of that team, and proudly one of our Women’s Award recipients this year.

w/ Rebecca White

23/10/2026

You’ve taken a significant step to reduce your risk. You deserve care and support as you get to know your new normal, too 💙

Having a risk-reducing mastectomy is a big decision and a major surgery. It can substantially reduce breast cancer risk. It’s also a change to your body, which you may need time and support to adjust to.

Whether you’ve had reconstruction or gone flat, getting to know your new normal can take time. It’s about understanding how your body is healing, getting familiar with how your breasts or chest look, feel and move, and recognising when you might need extra care or support.

Some breast tissue may remain after mastectomy, so it’s still important to be aware of new or concerning changes.

But you don’t have to figure this out on your own.

Ask your treating team what to expect, what changes to look out for and what follow-up or support is right for you.

Explore information and support to Know Your New Normal: inheritedcancers.org.au/KnowYourNormal

13/10/2026

On Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, we’re proud to stand alongside MBC Action Australia and people living with metastatic breast cancer 💜

Caley’s story is a powerful reminder of what it can mean to find trusted information and a community that truly understands the experience of living with MBC.

Across our own community, we see how important it is to have information that speaks directly to what someone is facing, especially in overwhelming moments. That’s why both the work of MBC Action Australia and resources like the MBC Hub matter so much, helping people find connection, understanding and evidence-based, MBC-specific support when they need it most.

Today, we encourage our community to join us in spreading the word by sharing this video and the MBC Hub, so more people living with MBC know that this support is there: mbchub.au