Welcome, and thank you for considering taking part in this survey.

Cancer related stigma is not only about visible changes. It can be social, cultural, emotional, and systemic affecting how people see themselves, how others respond to them, and how safe they feel seeking care or support.

This short survey invites people with lived experience of cancer to share insights about stigma and shame following diagnosis. The aim is to capture collective perspectives that reflect the diversity of experiences across communities, cultures, and healthcare settings.

This survey is being conducted by a Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) Seat at the Table (SATT) Consumer Representative, to inform a lived experience presentation at the Multinational Association of Supportive Cancer Care (MASCC) Conference.


Taking part

Participation is voluntary and there are no right or wrong answers. We are not looking for any particular type of response. We are interested in your honest reflections.

Some people may find reflecting on diagnosis or treatment experiences emotional. If you need support, Breast Cancer Network Australia’s (BCNA) Helpline is available on 1800 500 258.

How your responses will be used
  • Responses will be used to inform the content and messages of the conference presentation.
  • Responses may be used in a de-identified way (short quotes) as part of the conference presentation (if permission provided).
  • Responses may be used in a de-identified way (short quotes) as part of BCNA communications.
  • It is not formal research and responses will not be published as research findings and does not constitute human research..

T