Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: The disparities in breast cancer care in Australia

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post on LinkedIn:

“In this episode of united against cancer we are joined by the multitalented Vicki Durston. She’s currently the Director of Policy and Advocacy at Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and also president of ABC Global Alliance general assembly.

I personally learnt a lot form our conversation, and I highly recommend you watch it.

Vicki discusses the disparities in breast cancer care in Australia, the challenges faced by rural and Indigenous communities. She also highlights the impact of the Lancet Breast Cancer Commission’s report, the importance of patient voices in policy-making, how digital tools are improving data collection and the role of partnerships with international organizations like the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) in advancing cancer care.

You can watch the full episode here.”

Vicki Durston added a comment:

“Thank you Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu for the insightful conversation about the challenges faced by individuals impacted by Breast Cancer in Australia and globally. It’s crucial to unite and address the disparities as we enter Breast Cancer Awareness month in October.

Thank-you for emphasising the global importance of amplifying the voice, the consumer voice to improve outcomes for those impacted by breast cancer.

Learn more about BCNA’s Seat at the table program here.”

Source: Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu/LinkedIn and Vicki Durston/LinkedIn

Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is a global cancer advocate, a pediatrician, a UICC Board Member,  Founder of the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, and the Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC). Dr. Bagudu is working with the state ministries of health, education, and women affairs to implement programs to sustainably improve menstrual hygiene, girl-child education, economic empowerment of women, and put an end to gender-based violence. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is a member of the Editorial Board of OncoDaily.

Vicki Durston serves as Strategic Board Advisor at Specialist Direct Pty Ltd and is the President of the General Assembly and Board Member of ABC Global Alliance. She is also a Board Director for the Victorian Amateur Football Association and Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Support Services at Breast Cancer Network Australia.