Sarah Powell
Sarah Powell is the CEO of Inherited Cancers Australia, a patient-focused organisation that supports families with hereditary cancer risk. Affecting ~1 in 400 Australians, Sarah leads Inherited Cancer's vision 'To create a future where families can manage inherited cancer risk informed, empowered and supported - free from disadvantage and burden.’
Sarah’s lived experience has led her to be both a researcher and a passionate advocate for improving the lives of the hereditary cancer community. She was diagnosed at the age of 29 with Triple Negative Breast Cancer and subsequent genetic testing revealed that she has a BRCA1 mutation.
Being an inherited cancer risk individual herself, she understands the needs and challenges of the community, dedicating herself relentlessly to ensure no individual is disadvantaged by their genes.
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