Conquering Breast Cancer – new documentary film about breast cancer now in cinemas

Announcing the World Premiere of Conquering Breast Cancer, a definitive feature documentary film sponsored by the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) about the quest to end breast cancer deaths in Australia, a disease that currently takes 3,300 lives a year. 

Imagine a world without cancer. Conquering Breast Cancer is a compelling social impact film that inspires us to ask – can Australia rise to the challenge of conquering breast cancer? 

In a country where breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the most common cancer among women, breast cancer is often seen as a success story, with the five-year survival rate sitting at over 90%. But until deaths stop, breast cancer is far from ‘solved’. 

Presenter Sue Collins takes the audience beyond these statistics to discover how remarkable Australians are changing the future of breast cancer. Weaving together powerful survivor stories, including Olympian Raelene Boyle AM, MBE, basketball champion Paul Maley, and podcaster Dr Charlotte Tottman. 

Supported by insights from leading researchers, including Professor Bruce Mann, Professor Kelly-Anne Phillips and Associate Professor Christine Chaffer all of whom have been funded by NBCF, that highlights the importance of prevention, early detection, treatment, research, clinical trials and the psychological impact this disease has on survivors. Each story challenges complacency and encourages us to come together and strive for this health moonshot.

Conquering Breast Cancer is the third instalment of the Conquering Cancer documentary series, the film also features activists Pratika Lal (Founder, Treasure Chest Charity) and Sarah Powell (Inherited Cancers Australia) and highlights both the progress made and the work still to be done to ensure that no more Australians lose their lives to this disease. Produced by multi-award-winning filmmakers and impact film pioneers Mike Hill and Sue Collins, Conquering Breast Cancer boasts a treasure trove of incredible stories captured across Australia, from cities and regional centres to remote communities.

This cinematic film is a powerful call to action for an unprecedented push in prevention, greater access to life-saving care, and crucial investments in cutting-edge treatments, targeted early detection programs, and research.

This film would not be possible without the support of its sponsors, NBCF and BCNA and everyone who participated in the film – many of whom generously shared their lived experience of breast cancer.

Dr Cleola Anderiesz, CEO of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, said, “The film highlights both the incredible progress we’ve made and the ambition required to go further, brought to life through powerful personal stories of those impacted by breast cancer. Conquering breast cancer will rely on continued investment in world-class breast cancer research – transforming breakthroughs into a future with Zero Deaths from breast cancer.”

Lyn Swinburne AO, Founder of Breast Cancer Network Australia, said, “Conquering Breast Cancer is a must-see for all Australians. You will be informed by the science and at the same time moved and inspired by the personal stories”.

Featuring remarkable First Nations survivor and mountaineer Kristal Kinsela, Olympic legend and breast cancer patient advocate Raelene Boyle AM, MBE, and male breast cancer survivor and basketball champion Paul Maley.

More information: www.ConqueringCancerCampaign.com.