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Garvan Institute of Medical Research - Annual Breast Cancer Public Lecture 2024
Hi all, Just watched the annual presentation from the Garvan on the state of breast cancer research in 2024 - it was very interesting and I thought others might find it useful. For those on Facebook: https://fb.watch/v6V4Y2N2_B For those not on Facebook I've uploaded a copy to YouTube: https://youtu.be/5CPHZuYuQDM George
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Q&A – TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER on Tuesday 24th October from 4:30-6pm (AEDT).
Register for the Q&A on Triple Negative Breast Cancer (Submit a question.) https://www.breastcancertrials.org.au/news/qa-events/qa-triple-negative-breast-cancer/ Triple negative breast cancer accounts for approximately 15% of all breast cancers. As the name suggests, triple negative breast cancer does not have any of the…
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Breast Cancer & Fertility - a Q&A Webinar - 20th Feb, 5 - 6.30pm
For those interested in Breast Cancer & Fertility - register for this webinar on Feb 20th. Around 4,000 women in Australia under the age of 45 are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. For those in their childbearing years decisions about treatment need to consider fertility, as treatments such as chemotherapy and…
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Three dimensional tissue engineering with biodegradable breast scaffolds post mastectomy
Hello all, The above is being researched by Queensland University Hospital with Prof Dietmar Hutmacher as the head. It will be a great alternative to breast implants as it replaced by regenerating tissue rather than replacing it. I am wondering if anyone is in the know about upcoming clinical trials? I noticed it in a…
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Dr Liz O'Riordan talks about her surgeries & aftermath - A UK Breast Surgeon with Breast Cancer
Dr Liz O'Riordan was diagnosed with breast cancer some years after qualifying as a breast cancer surgeon & realised that whilst she knew some of the physical effects of Breast Cancer surgery - she really was not prepared for the psychological (and indeed actual physical limitations) that she experienced, once she'd had her…
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My Care - Understanding Access to Clinical Trials
Hi members, As we round out October breast Cancer Awareness Month, BCNA have highlighted key aspects of the optimal breast cancer care. The aim was to raise awareness in the community, the health sector and amongst the BCNA network about what optimal care means. The final key area relating to the theme of 'understanding my…
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Some regional patients having success with new trials ......
How good if these trials would be made available to ALL regional/rural & remote patients .... https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/regional-aussie-cancer-patients-speak-about-new-treatment-trial/f5e1b237-cd36-4808-8a07-357fa92a57c4?