Our Stories
Inspiring stories of resilience and bravery, observations and information by women and those that support them on their journies.
Breast cancer, whether I like it or not, is part of my family’s story. That’s why I am so passionate about raising awareness because I have seen first hand how it can impact others.
Not Just Another Cancer Journey – Cherie Matheson
Finding the Lump Monday 15th August 2011 I was getting ready to have a shower and take my son Greg to the doctor, I felt a lump in my right breast, I had my shower and thought I might as well tell the Doctor while I was there. The Doctor sent me of to have a Mammogram...
Hayley – Listen to your GUT!
I was told I didn’t have cancer three times. Because I was too young, because I had no family history, because my ultrasound wasn’t suspicious. It was only after almost six weeks from my initial appointment that I insisted upon a biopsy because I KNEW deep down, the...
Debbie – Triumph | Heartbreak | Hope
My name is Debbie and this is a bit about me and my breast cancer experience and also how Beautiful You has helped and supported me over the years. In Nov 2005, at age 43, I was right in the middle of my pre-Christmas rush, as the owner-operator of my own business....
Robyn – You can’t choose your fate, but!
After my initial diagnosis, I was quite lost and confused. Then I found Beautiful You. I saw a small ad in a local paper, and decided to join a monthly meeting. Straight away, I found a safe and supportive refuge. Everyone had a different story, a personal journey, but there was something that bound us all.