Angela was just 38 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, while on a road trip around Australia. Forced to cut her dream tour with her husband short, she had surgery for stage 2 Luminal A breast cancer within a week of being diagnosed.
Julie was 43 when she was told she had hormone-sensitive, stage 3 breast cancer. Working full-time and caring for her two young children, her intensive schedule of chemotherapy, surgery and radiation was particularly tough in the midst of Covid lockdowns.
Wendy was diagnosed in April 2024, at age 63. With her daughter's wedding imminent and upcoming travel plans laid, she was keen to get back to the life she'd planned as quickly as possible.
Unified by their breast cancer diagnoses, these three women have something else in common – they're all featured in the 2026 Australian Women's Health Diary, which raises vital funds for breast cancer research.
In a convenient A5 size and with all the essential features, the diary is a resource of reliable health and wellbeing information, packed with motivational tips, diet, exercise, and skincare advice, a health checklist, budget planner, and more - perfect for that Christmas gift list.
For 47 years, the work of Breast Cancer Trials has improved the treatment of breast cancer, led to changes in the way breast cancer is managed and has saved thousands of lives.
"Our significant breakthroughs have been possible thanks to the support of the many Australians who buy the Australian Women's Health Diary each year," explained Ms Julie Callaghan, Chief Operating Officer – Fundraising and Philanthropy at Breast Cancer Trials. "But more research is urgently needed to ensure every person, with every type of breast cancer, gets the treatment they need. Support for this diary is a win-win – it's the perfect organiser for you and a special gift for a loved one, and all proceeds support our clinical trials research to identify new treatments and prevention strategies."
Priced at $19.99, the 2026 Australian Women's Health Diary is available nationally from newsagents, selected Woolworths, participating Post Offices and online at www.womenshealthdiary.com.au.
About us:
Founded in 1978, Breast Cancer Trials conducts a multicentre national and international clinical trials research program into the treatment and prevention of breast cancer. Every breast cancer treatment available today has been proven through clinical trials research. More than 1,000 researchers in 118 institutions across Australia and New Zealand, together with the organisation's donors, are committed to the vision of no more lives cut short.
