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Breast cancer
Learn all about breast cancer, mammography and breast self-examination.
Alcohol linked to cancer risk
Drinking alcohol often (3 or more days per week) increases cancer risk by nearly a third in women, while men's risk is linked to amount consumed, a study shows.
Antioxidants commonly used in breast cancer despite risks
Antioxidant supplements are used widely among women with breast cancer, despite concerns they may interfere with treatments.
Antioxidants: concern about carotenoids in breast cancer
Taking antioxidant supplements containing carotenoids during breast cancer treatment may double women's risk of dying from the cancer, a study suggests.
Breast awareness
Help detect breast cancer early by being breast aware, having regular mammograms and reporting unusual breast changes to your doctor.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the National Breast Cancer Foundation raises awareness and support for breast cancer research through sale of pink ribbon products.
Breast cancer facts and figures
Discover some fast facts about breast cancer in Australia, including how common it is, the biggest risk factor, average age of diagnosis and survival rates.
Breast cancer linked to lack of sun exposure
The risk of breast cancer in Australia is double for women living below 30 degrees latitude than for those living further north. Thought to be linked to vitamin D.
Breast cancer more likely in post-menopausal women with diabetes
Postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes are 27 per cent more likely to get breast cancer than other women at the same stage of life.
Breast cancer mortality halved by screening mammograms
Risk of dying from breast cancer is halved in women who undergo screening mammography, the largest study of its kind in Australia finds.
Breast cancer prevention
In the battle against breast cancer, it helps to know your breasts and the lifestyle factors that can increase or decrease your risk.
Breast cancer Q and A
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Fortunately, much research has been done into its treatment and causes. Find out the latest about breast cancer.
Breast cancer recurrence halved after radiotherapy
Radiotherapy (X-ray treatment) halves recurrence of breast cancer after breast-conserving surgery and also reduces breast cancer deaths, a study shows.
Breast cancer risk increased by work chemicals
Women exposed to certain petroleum products and synthetic fibres in their early working lives are at increased risk of later developing breast cancer.
Breast cancer: are you at risk?
Several factors have been identified that may increase your chances of getting breast cancer.
Breast cancer: detection and diagnosis
Early detection of breast cancer through being 'breast aware' and mammogram screening can help the chances of surviving this cancer.
Breast cancer: help your teenager cope with your diagnosis
Families are thrown into turmoil by a woman's breast cancer, but it is often teenage children who are most vulnerable.
Breast cancer: just words, not a sentence
Read Valerie`s story, a real-life account of living with breast cancer.
Breast cancer: men affected by a woman's diagnosis
How to help men who are faced with the diagnosis of breast cancer in a woman they love.
Breast cancer: treatments
There are a number of factors to be considered before a doctor selects the right treatment for someone with breast cancer.
Breast conservation raises reoperation risk
One in 5 women undergoing breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer requires another operation within 3 months, study finds.
Breast lumps and cancer
Many breast lumps are not cancerous. This article discusses breast cysts, fibroadenomas, benign milk duct tumours and the diagnostic tests used to determine whether breast lumps are cancerous.
Breasts: how to care for your breasts
Some doctors are recommending a three-pronged screening plan to help detect breast cancer earlier.
DCIS linked to higher risk of later breast cancer
Women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) have a 4 times higher than average risk of later developing invasive breast cancer.
Mammogram abnormalities
Being told your screening mammogram is abnormal can understandably be worrying, but most abnormal mammograms are not breast cancer.
Mammography
Breast cancer affects about one in 11 women under 75 years. A screening technique, known as mammography, can make early diagnosis possible.
Pink Ribbon Day
Pink Ribbon Day is a fund-raising day held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to support breast cancer research.
Weight loss can cut breast cancer risk
Even moderate weight loss in overweight women can reduce levels of female sex hormones that are associated with breast cancer risk.
Drinking alcohol often (3 or more days per week) increases cancer risk by nearly a third in women, while men's risk is linked to amount consumed, a study shows.
Antioxidants commonly used in breast cancer despite risks
Antioxidant supplements are used widely among women with breast cancer, despite concerns they may interfere with treatments.
Antioxidants: concern about carotenoids in breast cancer
Taking antioxidant supplements containing carotenoids during breast cancer treatment may double women's risk of dying from the cancer, a study suggests.
Breast awareness
Help detect breast cancer early by being breast aware, having regular mammograms and reporting unusual breast changes to your doctor.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the National Breast Cancer Foundation raises awareness and support for breast cancer research through sale of pink ribbon products.
Breast cancer facts and figures
Discover some fast facts about breast cancer in Australia, including how common it is, the biggest risk factor, average age of diagnosis and survival rates.
Breast cancer linked to lack of sun exposure
The risk of breast cancer in Australia is double for women living below 30 degrees latitude than for those living further north. Thought to be linked to vitamin D.
Breast cancer more likely in post-menopausal women with diabetes
Postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes are 27 per cent more likely to get breast cancer than other women at the same stage of life.
Breast cancer mortality halved by screening mammograms
Risk of dying from breast cancer is halved in women who undergo screening mammography, the largest study of its kind in Australia finds.
Breast cancer prevention
In the battle against breast cancer, it helps to know your breasts and the lifestyle factors that can increase or decrease your risk.
Breast cancer Q and A
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Fortunately, much research has been done into its treatment and causes. Find out the latest about breast cancer.
Breast cancer recurrence halved after radiotherapy
Radiotherapy (X-ray treatment) halves recurrence of breast cancer after breast-conserving surgery and also reduces breast cancer deaths, a study shows.
Breast cancer risk increased by work chemicals
Women exposed to certain petroleum products and synthetic fibres in their early working lives are at increased risk of later developing breast cancer.
Breast cancer: are you at risk?
Several factors have been identified that may increase your chances of getting breast cancer.
Breast cancer: detection and diagnosis
Early detection of breast cancer through being 'breast aware' and mammogram screening can help the chances of surviving this cancer.
Breast cancer: help your teenager cope with your diagnosis
Families are thrown into turmoil by a woman's breast cancer, but it is often teenage children who are most vulnerable.
Breast cancer: just words, not a sentence
Read Valerie`s story, a real-life account of living with breast cancer.
Breast cancer: men affected by a woman's diagnosis
How to help men who are faced with the diagnosis of breast cancer in a woman they love.
Breast cancer: treatments
There are a number of factors to be considered before a doctor selects the right treatment for someone with breast cancer.
Breast conservation raises reoperation risk
One in 5 women undergoing breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer requires another operation within 3 months, study finds.
Breast lumps and cancer
Many breast lumps are not cancerous. This article discusses breast cysts, fibroadenomas, benign milk duct tumours and the diagnostic tests used to determine whether breast lumps are cancerous.
Breasts: how to care for your breasts
Some doctors are recommending a three-pronged screening plan to help detect breast cancer earlier.
DCIS linked to higher risk of later breast cancer
Women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) have a 4 times higher than average risk of later developing invasive breast cancer.
Mammogram abnormalities
Being told your screening mammogram is abnormal can understandably be worrying, but most abnormal mammograms are not breast cancer.
Mammography
Breast cancer affects about one in 11 women under 75 years. A screening technique, known as mammography, can make early diagnosis possible.
Pink Ribbon Day
Pink Ribbon Day is a fund-raising day held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to support breast cancer research.
Weight loss can cut breast cancer risk
Even moderate weight loss in overweight women can reduce levels of female sex hormones that are associated with breast cancer risk.
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