What does prevention mean and why does it matter?

What does prevention mean and why does it matter?

‘A stitch in time saves nine’ is a proverb about prevention meaning ‘If you sort out a problem immediately it may save extra work later’. It’s all good in theory but not always easy in practice. We have many demands on our time so adding...
Preventative Double Mastectomy, the day has arrived!

Preventative Double Mastectomy, the day has arrived!

It’s been 8 weeks since I had 2 surgeries back to back.  A preventative double mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction, which uses my own tummy fat to form my new breasts. The surgeries went very well. I was nervous but excited too as I delved into hospital...
A message from Dyna Eldaief

A message from Dyna Eldaief

My name is Dyna Eldaief and I am considered high risk for breast cancer due to family history. While at University I heard about Mammograms being available free for women over 50.  One day I decided to ask my mother if she ever had a mammogram and after she said she...
What is A Stitch In Time Project?

What is A Stitch In Time Project?

Women’s journeys towards breast cancer prevention Through courageous personal stories A Stitch in Time will reveal women’s journeys towards breast cancer prevention.  As they navigate the prevention pathways and demonstrate the options available to women...