Voices of Survivorship from our Long Term Survivors
These are not just testimonials – they are real survivor stories of people who faced frightening diagnoses, explored new possibilities, and found hope through personalised cancer navigation.
Each survivor featured here followed a carefully guided Survivorship Action Plan, giving them access to cutting-edge treatments, advanced genomic testing, and some of the world’s most progressive medical minds through my global network.
Their journeys are powerful reminders that with the right support and strategy, new possibilities can emerge.
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Inspiring Cancer Survival Stories
Breast Cancer
Rare Cancers
Lymphoma
Gynaecological Cancer
Head & Neck Cancer
Robert, Perth, WA salivary gland cancer diagnosed 2013 (metastasised lung 2017) Longterm Survivor. Minimally invasive treatment, May 2026: still in remission.
Prostate Cancer
Robert, Perth, WA salivary gland cancer diagnosed 2013 (metastasised lung 2017) Longterm Survivor. Minimally invasive treatment, May 2026: still in remission.
Colon/Rectal Cancer
Inspiring Survivor Stories
Multiple Myeloma
Patient Stories presented on this website are done so to acknowledge and congratulate the women I have assisted during their cancer recovery.
I am aware that women diagnosed with cancer are often keen to follow the journeys of other recovered patients, especially, celebrities.
Cancers with the same name are not all the same.
Whilst cancer survival stories are inspiring, I highly recommend that you don’t try to copy recovery protocols of other patients. To do so, places you in a one size fits all category.
Remember, even if a cancer is diagnosed by the same name; your cancer is highly likely to be different. For example there are many different types of breast cancer requiring different treatment strategies.
An important lesson in tumour biology is that histologically similar tumours can have extensive differences when analysed at the genomic level.
This is why genomic testing can be so helpful in determining a treatment pathway.
Like people; not all cancers are the same.
My husband and I are true believers in what Grace Gawler achieves in her role as Cancer Navigator! I fully believe that the immune therapy I received in Japan has been the XFACTOR in my recovery.
Janet, Qld, Australia - Still surviving and thriving 2026
Grace gave us direction, courage, hope & lots of good paths to follow, especially sending us to her immune therapy colleague in Japan. She recommended a new oncologist & surgeon. My husband and I are so very grateful, we can’t thank her enough. I remain well and still dealing with small recurrences.
Rachel, Qld, Australia, Still surviving and thriving 2026
I attended one of Grace's residential programs in 1996. It was the best choice over mode. I had residual ovarian cancer after invasive surgery. My prognosis was poor. After attending Grace's retreat I had quite a turnaround in my health status and within six months I was in remission and it has stayed that way.
Janet, New Zealand, Still surviving and thriving in 2026
When I was diagnosed in late 2020, I knew I needed to take immediate action and find specialized help. But where? Throughout my initial surgery and subsequent chemotherapy, I felt I was in very good hands, but it soon became clear to me that each stage of treatment takes place in isolation, with little collaboration, ongoing planning, or support, between practitioners. I ‘found’ Grace while still having chemotherapy. I joined a Survivorship Care Plan that provided weekly check-ins and video consultations. I’ve been in remission since April 2021. .
Yvonne King, South Australia – still surviving and thriving in 2026
I’m grateful for finding Grace, my cancer navigator, after horrific responses to chemotherapy. Her forensic approach identified an undisclosed lactose intolerance, the cause of my 30-year battle with ulcerative colitis. She discovered that my anti-hormone tablet contained lactose. Treatment was adjusted accordingly. I recommend Grace to anyone that is looking to navigate the complexity of cancer treatment. Her advice has led to my health restoration.
Anna, NSW, Still Surviving and Thriving in 2026
After my diagnosis didn't know what to do. I found Grace, and I signed up for a cancer navigation plan. I was totally opposed to having medical treatment, but she convinced me that that was the right way to go. I cannot recommend Grace highly enough. Because of her, I'm now cancer-free.
Ngareta, Qld, Australa - Still surving and Thriving 2026
I was 40 years old with an extremely aggressive and fast-growing cancer. I was informed that my tumour type was often chemo resistant, with little chance of success. Despondent, I still went ahead with chemotherapy and a double mastectomy. I then found Grace Gawler, a turning point. I became a navigated client. She alerted me to a huge range of treatment possibilities which she actioned on my behalf. I am still in remission.
Oct 2023. Sandra, ACT, Still surviving and thriving 2026
Your wisdom and knowledge has brought me so far over these five years. It has led me to the point of what was unthinkable since I had multiple bone metastases. I have been in remission for 15 months. Forever grateful to have you in my life.
Ellen, NSW, Surviving and Thriving in 2026
Grace is the light in a sea of darkness for me. An angel brought into my life, she guided me through the complex process of obtaining effective cancer treatments overseas! She has been pinnacle in transforming my fears of doom to hope. She kept me on course through the many times I wanted to bail ship! Through her caring nature and expertise, Grace was able to put me back on track. I am alive and well.
Marianne, NSW, Australia - Still surviving and thriving 2026
An extremely important part of my recovery has been the weekly video Survivorship Action Plan sessions with Grace where I am able to discuss any issues I’ve encountered with someone who understands what it feels like to be a patient. I am now cancer free and continue with Grace’s Maintenance and Wellness Monitoring Plan.
Judith - Still surviving and thriving 2026
I attended a retreat which you ran for women with breast cancer at Yarra Valley in 1996. It helped me enormously thank you. Despite a poor prognosis then and further breast cancer diagnosis in 2013 and double mastectomy,
Sally - Still surviving and thriving 2026
In the 1993 workshop, you inspired me with hope to know that there was a way forward given my husband’s terminal diagnosis. He is now 32 years clear. Thanks, is not enough!
Jeannie - Husband is Still surviving and thriving 2026
One of the best things I took away from my 2 Grace Gawler retreats in the early 90’s, was the hope engendered by being as informed as possible and pro-active on what your research unveils. Grace Gawler’s book of positive cancer stories was so great to read – the anti-dote so many of us were looking for at the time.
2023, Karen, NSW, Still surviving and thriving 2026
I contacted Grace a few days before a scheduled surgery to remove my eye socket & upper facial quadrant. Within hours of first contact, Grace organised discussions between eye cancer experts in Germany & Japan. After successful cyber-knife treatment, immune therapy and targeted treatment, I have retained my eye and face. I am still in remission.
Oct 2023. John, NSW, Still surviving and thriving 2026
Grace Gawler referred me to a world class cancer immune therapist in Japan whose work is brilliant. Grace has continued to advise me after my return. My Australian oncologist calls me ‘miracle man.’ I remain well and in remission.
Bob, West Australia, Still surving and Thriving in 2026
A friend recommended Grace Gawler. I had a one-hour solutions focussed consultation with Grace. She took a thorough history then contacted an oncologist she knew whom she believed could help. Within minutes it was all arranged, and I was booked in for an urgent consultation with him later that same day. That day signified a turning point. I was able to avoid disfiguring surgery. I’m alive and well today and enjoying retirement.
Alan Qld, Still surviving and thriving 2026
I initially had a lumpectomy and chose not to have follow up treatment. 2016 Recurrence! I was devastated because my ethic of curing cancer naturally was shattered. At the time of my surgery, I had not understood the word lympho-vascular invasion which impacted my decision not to pursue follow up conventional treatment. A video call with Grace set me on the right path, combining a best of both world’s approach; further surgery followed by personalised vaccines. I am eight years in remission.
Oct Alexa 2026.