Julie completed her Master of Counselling at the University of the Sunshine Coast some years after her own personal experience with breast cancer. She has a deep empathy for those diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones, and is passionate about assisting clients to optimise quality of life and emotional well-being throughout the various stages of their own unique cancer journey. She is currently consulting at the McKenzie Clinic, Buderim as well as at Coastal Cancer Care, Birtinya.

Dr Shue is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) with specialist qualifications in Medical Oncology. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the management of pulmonary, gynaecologic and genitor-urinary malignancies.

Jen is a Lymphoedema Physiotherapist and ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist and is passionate about caring for patients during and after Breast Cancer Treatment. Jen founded the Thrivership Program to help patients with Breast Cancer return to their most optimal health following surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.

The Buderim Private Hospital Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Program provides support to Sunshine Coast breast cancer sufferers and their families as they undergo treatment for breast cancer. The program is available to all Sunshine Coast residents diagnosed with breast cancer – applicants do not need to be patients of the hospital.

Dr Joanne Castelli is a consultant radiation oncologist at Icon Cancer Centre North Lakes and Icon Cancer Centre Maroochydore. Dr Castelli completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree at the University of Queensland in 2010, graduating with research honours in the area of lung cancer. She completed specialist oncology training at major tertiary Queensland centres, gaining extensive experience in managing a broad range of cancers.

Sarah is an accredited Clinical Dietitian with 13 years’ experience working in a variety of clinical areas within the public and private health sectors in Bundaberg, Cairns and on the Sunshine Coast, with many of those years working in oncology and palliative care where her special interest lies.