In this episode, Upfront sits down with Australian Olympic legend and BCNA board member Raelene Boyle AM, MBE.

Speaking openly and honestly about her cancer journey, Raelene discusses the mental impact of her breast cancer diagnosis, the experience of survivor guilt, how the darkness can still overwhelm her and the strategies she’s developed over the years to pull herself out of it.

This episode takes a deep and personal look at Raelene’s life as well as the important and celebrated role she has played within BCNA over the last twenty years. It covers:

· The importance of a support network

· Coping with depression

· Dealing with the “what now?” after treatment ends

· Exercise as a positive coping strategy

· Summing up twenty years involvement with BCNA

RESOURCES:

• My Journey online tool article on  on 'Coping with the emotional effects of breast cancer treatment'
• BCNA online network

Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by Cancer Australia.

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