We’ve partnered on an international survey to understand how MBC and its treatments impact real lives; day to day, at work, in relationships, and beyond.⁠
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Your experience can help shape better care, access, and support for people living with MBC.⁠
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Co-designed by MBC advocacy groups across Europe & MBC Action Australia.⁠
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Sponsored by a Menarini Stemline educational grant.⁠

Would you like to take part in a research workshop to share what you think are the most important topics to help people’s health and well being during and after a cancer diagnosis? We are keen that those with metastatic cancer are included in this important discussion run by UNSW, University of Sydney, Cancer Voices NSW and Cancer Council NSW.

Who      For anyone affected by cancer in NSW; if you would like to contribute but live interstate please contact CancerSurvivorship@unsw.edu.au

Date      30 October 2025

Venue   UNSW Kensington campus in Sydney

Please also note that travel support can be provided.

For further information and to register, please see the link below. For any questions contact CancerSurvivorship@unsw.edu.au

This new study is testing whether human support (via email, phone, or video-call) can enhance the benefits of the existing Finding My Way: Advanced program - an online, evidence-based tool to support people living with metastatic breast cancer.⁠
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If you’ve been looking for tailored, supportive tools for your mental and emotional wellbeing - this may be for you.⁠
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You may be eligible if you:
- Have been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer⁠
- Are willing to complete 3 brief online surveys⁠
- Are open to exploring a 6-module online support program with added personalised guidance⁠
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Recruitment is open now and runs until mid-2026⁠.
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Interested or want to learn more?⁠
Contact Study Coordinator Amy Rigg: findingmyway@flinders.edu.au⁠

Or complete the baseline survey below.

The ‘Optimising care: Supporting you to be active and eat well’ study aims to determine the effectiveness of an exercise and dietary program for women who have MBC.

Very few studies have looked at whether physical activity and diet can improve the well-being and physical health of women with MBC.

Our 16-week Optimising Care Pilot Study showed that this program is safe and suitable for women with metastatic breast cancer and may help to stop loss of muscle and physical function. A larger study over 12 months is now underway to determine if the program can help to improve (or prevent declines in) quality of life, well-being, or physical health.

The study is being led by researchers at The University of Queensland and Griffith University.

Interested or want to learn more?⁠

optimisingcare@uq.edu.au