Once again, we were all about "GOING PINK" in June 2025 to proudly support the incredible team at the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and raise funds for the foundation.
Spiderman SE’s very own Madame Web and lover of bees, Sarah Cutting, spearheaded the campaign again in 2025. Unfortunately, Sarah knows firsthand the importance of raising awareness for research geared towards preventing, detecting, treating, and ultimately stopping the recurrence of breast cancer, having fought her own battle with the disease.
Some Statistics About Breast Cancer in Australia:
- Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in Australia, accounting for about 28% of all new cancers in Australian women.
- In 2025, it is estimated that around 21,194 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer, including approximately 20,973 women and 221 men.
- On average, 58 people are diagnosed with breast cancer every day in Australia.
- The risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer over a lifetime is 1 in 7 for women and 1 in 556 for men.
- Most breast cancer cases (about 80%) occur in women over the age of 50.
- The number of new cases has risen significantly over recent decades, from 5,316 women and 61 men diagnosed in 1983 to over 21,000 people in 2024.
The team at Spiderman SE has been a Pink Partner of the National Breast Cancer Foundation for years, making monthly contributions and raising awareness in the fight against breast cancer.
A massive "THANK YOU" to all that helped to support the cause in 2025!
Sarah’s Story
In March 2019, my life took an unexpected detour when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. As an entrepreneur, mum and active member of our community, this was a plot twist I definitely didn’t see coming. But as they say, life is full of surprises, and this was just another chapter in my epic novel.
I’m the kind of person who stays on top of health checks (I’d even had a clear mammogram before all this). So when I discovered a lump in early 2019, I wasn’t about to sit around waiting. With a lengthy wait time for a mammogram in Mount Gambier, I zipped off to Adelaide for a quicker appointment. Post-mammogram and biopsy, I was handed my new script: Grade 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Lights, camera, action—surgery was scheduled immediately.
Treatment was like the world's least fun rollercoaster ride, featuring surgery, chemo, and radiation. The surgery kicked off in March 2019 with a lumpectomy.
Chemo was next, with 16 rounds that had me bouncing between Mount Gambier and Adelaide more often than I care to remember. Side effects? Oh, the full package—nausea, fatigue, and a new bald look, which I rocked, by the way.
Radiating positivity, I faced a month of radiation therapy in Adelaide. Tough? Absolutely. But giving up wasn’t in the script.
Fast forward to 2024, and I’m celebrating five years cancer-free, a milestone that shifts the statistics in my favour regarding the chance of cancer recurrence. To celebrate, Spiderman SE is Going Pink. This journey hasn’t just been about survival; it’s been about learning to hit pause, listen to my body, and soak up every crazy, beautiful moment with my family and friends.
I got lucky, and I know it. Not everyone gets this kind of closing scene, and my heart goes out to the warriors still on the front lines and those who’ve faced loss - you know who you are.
This June, join me and Spiderman SE as we paint the town pink for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). This cause means the world to me, and we're determined to boost support for life-saving research and patient care. The NBCF has been an invaluable ally, offering everything from early detection to support services.
When we come together, real change is possible and we hope our GO PINK initiative not only offers practical support but also shines as a beacon of hope in the fight against breast cancer.
Thank you for your support
Sarah & Michael Cutting
