Lyn Swinburne was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993. In 1998, she founded Breast Cancer Network Australia, of which she is presently CEO. She is the creator of the Field of Women concept. A passionate advocate for consumer input, Lyn has represented women with breast cancer on a number of state, national and international committees. She is currently a member of the NBOCC Implementation Advisory Group, the Cancer Australia National Advisory Consumer Group and the Clinical Advisory Group to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons' National Breast Cancer Audit. She previously served on National Breast Cancer Centre's (NBCC)* Board from 1998-2006. Lyn was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 2006 for her work on behalf of women with breast cancer and is the 2007 Melbournian of the Year.
