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Our Community

The WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre deeply values the involvement of the community in the development of the Centre. People with lived experience of cancer are at the centre of our plans and an integral part of all activities.

Our first Community Conversation, led by the WA Health Translation Network Consumer and Community Involvement Program, was held in October 2021. You can read the report here.

Our heartfelt thanks to those who have shared their lived experience of cancer with us and why a Comprehensive Cancer Centre is so important for WA. You can read these stories below.

First Community Conversation about the WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre (photo: Consumer and Community Involvement Program)

Eva’s Story

Eva’s Story

Just over three years ago, Eva and her father received the news nobody wants to…
November 18, 2022
Geoff’s Story

Geoff’s Story

Geoff was diagnosed with stage 1 oesophageal cancer in 2016. Oesophageal cancer is a relatively…
September 23, 2022
Ann’s Story

Ann’s Story

Ann has experience caring for not one, but two family members who were affected by…
September 23, 2022
Prof Carey Smith’s story

Prof Carey Smith’s story

Professor Carey Smith is an orthopaedic surgeon, with a sub-speciality interest in orthopaedic oncology, metastatic…
September 23, 2022
Dr Peter Lau’s Story

Dr Peter Lau’s Story

Dr Peter Lau is an early career medical oncologist-scientist with expertise in breast, melanoma and…
September 23, 2022
Mandy’s Story

Mandy’s Story

Mandy Basson is the Executive Director of Sock it to Sarcoma!, an organization established by…
September 16, 2022
Michaela’s Story

Michaela’s Story

In January 2021, my family moved to Perth from Sydney. I discovered a lump in…
May 3, 2022
Shannon’s Story

Shannon’s Story

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009 when I was in my twenties. I…
March 15, 2022
Ryan’s Story

Ryan’s Story

The first time the spot on my neck caught anybody’s attention was at a dads…
March 14, 2022
Julianne’s Story

Julianne’s Story

The WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre is a really significant initiative for WA and one that…
March 10, 2022

Share your story

If you’d like to share your experience managing your cancer diagnosis and treatment,  please contact us.

The valuable information you provide will help to create a contemporary comprehensive cancer centre that will benefit future generations.

We promise to respect your journey, your privacy and your wishes in how you’d like your story shared.