Hearing the words “you have breast cancer” might seem unimaginable, but around one in eight Australian women will face the difficult reality at some point in their life.
When Indira was diagnosed with the disease after a biopsy resulting from a routine mammogram, her reaction was that of many women in her position: “Why me?”
Hear her heartbreaking story in the video above, as well as her heartfelt advice for all women.
Indira is currently undergoing treatment
Screening mammograms are free for women between the ages of 50 and 74—you don’t need to see a doctor for a referral, and it only takes 20 minutes every two years. Call 13 20 50 or visit cancerscreening.gov.au now to book an appointment. After all, what’s 20 minutes worth to you?
Brought to you by BreastScreen Australia
