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In this episode Emma chats to friend & Personal Training client about the importance of seeking help especially when it comes to health. 

Meredith is a passionate Social Worker turned Short Term Rental Entrepreneur. Following the birth of her son, then a diagnosis of breast cancer, Meredith re-evaluated her priorities and found a business that aligned with these. Based in sunny Australia she has grown a boutique STR business that keeps her challenged, energised and busy. 

By sharing Meri's story we hope that this will prompt you or someone close to you to get a check up.



Stats from the Breast Cancer Network Australia:

Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting Australian women.

Australia has one of the best breast cancer survival rates in the world. The incidence rate of women and men being diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia is increasing; however the mortality rate from breast cancer is decreasing.

In 2022, it is predicted that 20,428 women and 212 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This means that approximately 20,640 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year - on average, 57 people every day.

A snapshot of breast cancer in Australia in 2022:

• The risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer over a lifetime is 1 in 7 for women and 1 in 555 for men.
• It is estimated that breast cancer will account for approximately 28 per cent of all new cancers in Australian women.
• The chance of surviving at least five years (five year relative survival) has increased from 77.3 per cent in 1989-1993 to 91.8 per cent in 2014-2018.
• It is estimated that at the end of 2017, there were 242,083 women who were alive and had been diagnosed with breast cancer between 1982 and 2017.
• Approximately 80 per cent of new cases of breast cancer are in women aged 50 or above.
• It is estimated that 3178 women and 36 men will die from breast cancer.

https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/

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Custom Bnb Hosting – The Queen of Airbnb 

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