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Breast cancer in the media
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/pm/middle-age-women-ignoring-risk-between-alcohol-and-breast-cancer/10813442
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QUE Hot Flush Medication Drug Trial
I have just completed the trial. It was a double blind study, meaning that no one knew whether I was on the real drug or the placebo (except the pharmacist). I think I was on the actual drug. I had fewer severe hot flushes, and especially at night. It didn't get rid of them completely but my severe ones were knocked back…
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Dense Breast Tissue and MBI. Molecular Breast Imaging
A ‘new’ method of imaging for those with Dense Breast Tissue - not widely available yet .....…
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Bias in medical science
This makes me hopping mad... :# https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/nov/13/the-female-problem-male-bias-in-medical-trials
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Secondary School Research Project on Resistance Training
I work in a secondary school and we have a Year 11 student doing his Research Project on the benefits of resistance training on the body and well-being. He is struggling to find adults to complete his survey and I wonder if anyone would like to take part given that many of us have an interest in this. Obviously, the…
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Research - share your experiences of returning to work following a breast cancer diagnosis
Researchers at Monash University are undertaking a study to understand the perspectives and experiences of people affected by breast cancer regarding returning to paid work following a breast cancer diagnosis. Who can participate? You can participate in this study if you: * have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the…
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Breast Cancer Research Q&A in Adelaide 24 July 2019
This just popped up in my Instagram feed. Thought I'd pass it on here for our SA members. https://www.breastcancertrials.org.au/news?id=503
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Hormone therapy trial in Adelaide
Breast Cancer Research Study In Adelaide Women who have frequent hot flushes/night sweats, also known as Vasomotor symptoms (VMS), caused by cancer medications are invited to participate in a study exploring a potential treatment to better treat these symptoms. Participants may experience a relief in hot flushes or night…
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Invitation to participate in a Melbourne-based focus group about breast care nursing
Hi all, The McGrath Foundation is running an informal focus group for four or five women who've been diagnosed with DCIS or early breast cancer in the past five or so years. At the focus group, the McGrath Foundation will discuss an updated model of care for breast care nursing they have been developing and will ask for…