Surgery to remove part of the breast. Also called a lumpectomy.

A registered nurse who has done special studies in breast cancer nursing.

…breast cancer at diagnosis in the Australian population. What is new? We carried out an analysis of the results based on a study of a large cohort of over 3300 women diagnosed with breast cancer in Queensland. We found that…

A grant from CCQ has led to a research breakthrough that could help doctors to beat the most deadly and difficult to treat breast cancers. The breakthrough involves the identification of a genetic treatment target for aggressive breast cancers, thanks…

…their cancer screenings. What is new? We explored what makes people screen for breast, bowel, and cervical cancer. People who do have regular cancer screening were asked why they screened, and what prompted them to act. We found that people…

…of more than 3,300 women diagnosed with breast cancer in Queensland between 2010 and 2013. What is new? Compared with breast cancers detected during a screening mammogram, interval breast cancers were more likely to be diagnosed as late stage, high…

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re celebrating two of our valued volunteers and breast cancer survivors, who are dedicated to using their experiences to support women in their community who have undergone the same diagnosis. Friends Wendy Head and Jeanette…

…was a very aggressive form of breast cancer.” Laraine’s initial treatment included a mastectomy on her left breast, chemotherapy and radiation. “I didn’t get time to stop and think as I was operated on nearly straight away,” she said. “Halfway…