I am taking on 60km In May for cancer research!

I am taking part in Australian Cancer Research Foundation's “60km In May” challenge to help raise essential funds for lifesaving cancer research.

In May, I will be walking or running 60km or more in support of the 2 in 5 Australians who will face a cancer diagnosis by the age of 85 which includes too many of my nearest and dearest 💔

By committing to support brilliant cancer research, we can help to transform the way we prevent, detect and treat ALL types of cancer.

Please support me in my challenge so that we can move towards a cancer-free future together. Anything you can chuck in makes a difference ❤️

I lost my amazing Mum (59) to Lung Cancer in 2019 after a 13 month battle from diagnosis to the growing of her wings. 

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of death from any cancer worldwide, for both men and women, and accounts for 18.8 per cent of all cancer deaths, or nearly 1 in 5. In 2012 one in every 16 Australians could expect to develop lung cancer by the age of 85, with an overall life expectancy that was the lowest of all cancers, at approximately 14% (AIHW, 2013). Figures like this lead to a significant burden on the Australian healthcare system and people impacted by this disease.

The low survival rate is due primarily to lung cancer being typically diagnosed at an advanced stage, when a nodule can be detected on the lung, which is also when curative treatments may no longer be possible.

Research suggests that to improve health outcomes and survival rates for this significant Australian chronic disease, IT MUST BE DETECTED EARLY in the disease process, an achievement that is very difficult with current diagnostic methods.