Kate is that rare combination of cancer survivor and patient advocate. After co-existing with her Thyroid Cancer for over 20 years Kate co-founded Rare Cancers Australia to provide support and advocacy for rare cancers patients. Her presentation will reflect on her personal experience with cancer “before Dr Google” and also with the experience of the patients she and her organisation helps today.
Kate’s work with patients highlights the range of challenges they face in areas as diverse as family, employment, finance and just ”being rare”. A compelling insight into rare cancer patients in Australia