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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?
BCNA is coming to Tasmania as part of our free national Information Forum series. We are bringing leading experts to events in Devonport on Tuesday 30 April to talk on a range of breast cancer topics. Our events are for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or who is living with or after a breast cancer…
BCNA is coming to Tasmania as part of our free national Information Forum series. We are bringing leading experts to events in Hobart on Thursday 2 May to talk on a range of breast cancer topics. Our events are for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or who is living with or after a breast cancer…