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Mez_BCNA
Community Manager
3 days ago

Queensland records number of people living with metastatic breast cancer

3,863 Queenslanders living with metastatic breast cancer have been counted, ending years of invisibility for this community and making sure they are seen and recognised in the health system for the f...
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Tri
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20 hours ago

It is hard to believe that the data on how many people living with metastatic breast cancer has not been routinely recorded until now, and - incredibly - it’s reported that NSW and Qld, so far, are the only jurisdictions internationally measuring this.
I am excited for the possible improvements to the effectiveness and management of the side effects and services so people living with breast cancer can enjoy improved quality of life. 
A huge salute to all the people living with metastatic breast cancer and the BCNA team.

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