Episode 034 - Mum of the year, breast cancer battler, and recent single mother, Farrah Miller - Part 1

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Farrah Millar. Farrah was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer when her daughter was just 14 months old and her son was less than 24 hours old. Recovering from a caesarean section, Farrah began 4 months of intense chemotherapy, and then further treatment (including a double mastectomy), all whilst parenting two babies and dealing with the breakdown of her relationship.

We discuss her journey over the past two years - how she dealt with her cancer diagnosis and treatment whilst looking after her children, the downward spiral of her relationship, winning 2016 Mum of the Year, the amazing work that Breast Cancer Care WA and Cancer Council do, and the support she got from these wonderful organisations, the importance of breast self examinations and breast cancer awareness, handling single motherhood whilst battling a major health issue, what she has learnt through her cancer journey and her journey of becoming a single mother, and LOTS MORE!

Look out for Part 2 coming next week!

Links mentioned in Podcast:

• Cancer Council are the leading independent funders of cancer research in Australia; provide evidence-based, up-to-date information about all aspects of cancer; coordinate a network of cancer support groups, services and programs to help improve the quality of life of cancer patients, people living with cancer, their families and carers, and so much more! 

• Breast Cancer Care WA is a WA charity that provides personalised emotional, practical and financial support and care to people affected by breast cancer. 

• Ad campaign use man boobs in video to show women how to spot breast cancer

• To contact Farrah, email: [email protected], or to contact Julia, email: [email protected]

• For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services 

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