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McGrath Breast Care Nurse bolsters support for breast cancer patients in the Upper South-East

Jul 11, 2023 | Article, Communication, Health Care, This Week's Issue, Your Say

By McGrath Foundation Families impacted by breast cancer in the Upper South-East of South Australia will receive a huge boost in support, with the addition of a new McGrath Breast Care Nurse to the area. With 57 people diagnosed with breast cancer every day in Australia there is an increasing need for specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses to support those impacted by the disease. McGrath Breast Care Nurses provide important physical, psychosocial and emotional support to local families experiencing breast cancer, from the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment. Research by the McGrath Foundation shows early access to a McGrath Breast Care Nurse improves both the outcomes and experience of a person with breast cancer. Holly Masters, McGrath Foundation CEO, said the newest nurse will provide free care and support for families in the community. “Our McGrath Breast Care Nurses are patient advocates, navigating patients through the complex medical system. […]

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