🗣️ Invitation to share your voice: Understanding Cancer Related Stigma Through Lived Experience
BCNA’s Consumer Engagement team is inviting members of our Online Network to share their experiences of stigma and shame following a cancer diagnosis.
Cancer related stigma is not only about visible changes. It can be social, cultural, emotional, and systemic. It can affect how people see themselves, how others respond to them, and how safe they feel seeking care or support. These experiences are often deeply personal, and they can vary widely across communities, cultures, and healthcare settings.
🌏 Why your perspective matters
In June, a BCNA trained Consumer Representative will be presenting at the Multinational Association of Supportive Cancer Care Australia Conference. This presentation will bring consumer voices into an international conversation about whole person care, supportive care, and the importance of patient partnership in addressing stigma.
To ensure this presentation truly reflects the diversity of experiences across Australia, we are gathering insights from our broader network of members.
📝 Take part in the survey
By completing this short survey, you will help shape the content of the presentation and strengthen the messages shared with clinicians, program leaders, policy makers, and researchers.
Your voice will help ensure lived experience remains central to conversations about stigma, care, and support.
🗓️ The survey closes on Friday 8 May 2026
📩 If you have any questions, please contact satt@bcna.org.au
Thank you for considering sharing your experience and helping amplify the voices of people affected by cancer.