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 care' of the Optimal care pathways for people with breast cancer is: 'Access to Clinical Trials' Clinical trials are the foundation for improved cancer outcomes. They allow new treatments to be tested and can offer patients access to potentially more effective options than would otherwise be available to them. There are also clinical trials for different types of supportive care. Clinical trials won’t be suitable for everyone but treating specialists and multidisciplinary teams should discuss relevant clinical trials that may be available to you. This includes how these trials can be accessed, which is important for rural and regional patients who might live long distances for trial sites. It’s important to know that whether or not you are participating in a clinical trial, you will always be receiving the very best standard of treatment. You can refer to the articles in My Journey Clinical trials for early breast cancer Clinical trials for metastatic breast cancer Clinical trials and DCIS for more information regarding clinical trials. For further information regarding the optimal care pathway head to our website https://bit.ly/BCNA_BCAM_or call BCNA's Helpline on 1800 500 258 between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm AEST Monday to Friday
Victorian event - Cancer Clinical Trials: the science, the stories
The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Center (VCCC) is holding a public event on Monday 21 May titled Cancer Clinical Trials: the science, the stories. The event aligns with International Clinical Trials Day, 20 May. What are the challenges and rewards of participating in a cancer clinical trial? Clinical trials are a critical bridge between a promising idea and real patient care. Hear patients and experts explain the process, benefits, and the progress being made in Victoria. Date: Monday 21 May Time: 5:30-7:30pm Location: VCCC Level 7, Lecture Theatre B, 305 Grattan Street, Melbourne, Vic 3000 Places are limited, register: https://www.viccompcancerctr.org.au/events/cancer-clinical-trials-the-science-the-stories/#undefined For those who can't make the event or live interstate slides from the evening will be made available after the event on the VCCC website www.viccompcancerctr.org.
Friday Update!
Hello and welcome to the first Friday update on our new platform! Community Highlights We have 35 new members. Please welcome Poppi, LittleBird, quicknumber11, bubbleeblonde and all our new members. This week we had 37 posts and 332 comments. BCNA News & Events MammaPrint test may help some women safely avoid chemotherapy, MINDACT clinical trial: A large international clinical trial suggests that MammaPrint gene testing could help thousands of Australian women with a common form of early breast cancer to safely forgo chemotherapy. To read more click here Federal government to fast-track approval process for new: Breast Cancer Network Australia has welcomed the announcement by Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley that will see some new cancer drugs, including drugs for metastatic breast cancer, made available in Australia more quickly than they are under the current approval processes. To read more click here Secondary breast cancer telephone support: Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) provides professional one-on-one counselling support to women and men with secondary breast cancer, and their families. For more information click here BCNA Information Forums: Held in rural, regional and metropolitan locations around Australia, our Information Forums are free events for people diagnosed with breast cancer, and their partners, family and supporters. To find out where our next information forums are being held click here. Pink Lady Luncheons: It was wonderful to catch up with our Sydney supporters and hear The Hon. Nick Greiner share his breast cancer experience at our first Pink Lady Lunch in Sydney this week. Here are some pictures from both the Perth and Sydney luncheons. BreaCan Navigator: The BreaCan Information Navigator is a resource aimed at women who have been diagnosed with early breast cancer. It is a stepping stone to finding good quality, current information on a range of breast cancer related topics from reputable sources. For more information click here Have a lovely weekend, Ann-Marie
