Three cancers. A stroke, and countless surgeries. And still she refused to quit.
When Kate Gale first heard the words you have cancer, she thought the hardest battle of her life had begun. But she was wrong.
With unflinching honesty and the kind of humour only someone who’s lived it can possess, Kate shares the extraordinary true story of navigating illness, motherhood, marriage, loss and hope, all while refusing to let cancer define who she is.
Heartbreaking, hilarious and ultimately life-affirming, Angry. Grateful. Still Alive. is a memoir about resilience, courage and finding reasons to laugh when life seems determined to break you.
Because sometimes surviving isn’t the miracle.
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About The Author
Kate Gale is an Australian author, speaker, and cancer advocate, who has turned lived experience into a powerful platform for impact, connection and change.
Living in Ballarat, Victoria, Kate built the life she'd always envisioned—becoming a hairdresser, a wife and a mother by her mid-twenties. But at 27 her dream life was disrupted by a breast cancer diagnosis. This launched Kate into a fight that would redefine not just who she was and her future, but her purpose too.
For over 18 years, Kate has fought cancer from every angle—survivor, caregiver, and patient once again, following her most recent diagnosis with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. These experiences have shaped her resilience and given her a rare and deeply human perspective that resonates with people who are navigating adversity of all kinds.
Today, Kate is building a growing presence as a motivational speaker, author and advocate, using her voice to drive conversations around resilience, mental strength and the reality of life after diagnosis. Her upcoming memoir, Angry. Grateful. Still Alive., is the foundation of a broader mission to create honest, relatable and empowering content that supports cancer patients, families and survivors.
Looking ahead, Kate is expanding her work through speaking engagements, partnerships with health and community organisations, and fundraising initiatives aimed at improving support systems for those affected by cancer. She is particularly focused on creating spaces where people can share their stories, feel seen and find strength in community.
Kate isn't just telling her story; she's building a movement.
She has recently been nominated for the 2026 Victorian Mother of the Year Awards – recognising her resilience, advocacy and unwavering dedication to her family throughout years of cancer treatment and recovery.
