Along with close friend Nicole Woolfe, the 38-year-old will be hosting a Girls’ Night In on Saturday night to help the NSW Cancer Council beat breast and gynaecological cancers.

It’s one of many girls’ nights and other Pink Ribbon fund-raisers being held across the country during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October.

And, though the focus is on a fun night, the two Illawarra women will ensure their event at the Port Kembla Golf Club has a serious side too, with breast-check information available.

‘‘We want to emphasise the importance of regular checking, and not ignoring lumps or changes to the breast,’’ Mrs Slobin said.

‘‘I was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2012 after I’d just given birth to my youngest child.

‘‘I’d noticed a lump in the last weeks of my pregnancy, but had put it down to a blocked duct – I waited until my six week [post-birth] check-up to get the test.’’

Mrs Slobin underwent a lumpectomy followed by chemotherapy and radiation, and thought she was in the clear. Yet in May 2013 she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, after it spread to her bones. 

More treatment followed. Then in July this year scans revealed four tumours in her brain.

‘‘When it went into my bones I was told that I could live for up to two years – when I was told about the brain tumours I didn’t ask about life expectancy, I didn’t want to know,’’ she said.

‘‘I’m a pretty positive person and want to stay strong for my kids. 

‘‘I live each day to the fullest and enjoy the little things – getting out in the sunshine, potting a plant, cuddling my kids. That’s what’s important now.’’

Ms Woolfe said she’d been overwhelmed by the response to the Girls’ Night In, with more than 80 women buying tickets for the event.

‘‘I am so excited to be able to do this in support of Michaela as she really has been an incredible inspiration to me,’’ she said.

‘‘I feel that if everyone did something like this then maybe one day we can find a cure for this horrible disease.’’

Cancer Council NSW Southern Region spokeswoman Belinda Lamb said each year more than 300 people across the region hosted a Pink Ribbon event.

‘‘In [this] region it is predicted that by 2016, 210 people will be diagnosed with breast or gynaecological cancer in a single year, with 44 deaths expected.

‘‘A girls’ night in can be as simple as having a few friends over for dinner or a movie. Every event, big or small, makes a difference in the fight against women’s cancer.’’

For details visit pinkribbon.com.au.