Join us as we talk to Bron Watson.
Bron is mum to five boys, a career in nursing for over 30 years. After spending decades caring for cancer patients, Bron became the patient herself when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, going from diagnosis to surgery in just six days.
Five years later, just as Bron was waiting for breast reconstruction, she received a second diagnosis: multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that is currently considered incurable. We talk about “incurable” vs “terminal”, telling her five boys about her diagnosis at different ages, and why she believes we need to be more curious when someone has cancer — asking questions, acknowledging what they’re going through and not being afraid to talk about it. Bron also shares why patients need to become the CEO of their own healthcare, and how “I am as good as my last blood test” has become part of how she navigates life with cancer.
At the heart of this conversation is Bron's energy for the “what's next” — continuing to live, advocate for herself, support others and make the most of the life in front of her. This is a powerful conversation about living with incurable cancer, finding your identity beyond a diagnosis, and learning to focus on what comes next.
Some resources below:
https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/
https://www.bcna.org.au/
https://myeloma.org.au/
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