Breast cancer cells that have a receptor protein to which progesterone will attach. Breast cancer cells that are PR+ depend on the hormone progesterone to grow….

A hormone-producing female reproductive organ located near the uterus. It produces eggs (ova)….

Breast cancer cells that have a receptor protein to which oestrogen will attach. Breast cancer cells that are ER+ depend on the hormone oestrogen to grow….

A female sex hormone produced mainly by the ovaries that helps mature and regulate the female reproductive system….

…best existing treatment or the modified new treatment. Over the years, trials have improved treatments and led to better outcomes for people diagnosed with cancer. You might find it helpful to talk to your specialist, clinical trials nurse or GP,…

Medical treatment for people with advanced cancer to help them manage pain and other physical and emotional symptoms of cancer. Treatment may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy or other medication. It is an important part of palliative care.

…11 20. Surgery Surgery is a procedure to remove cancer from the body or repair part of the body affected by cancer View more Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill or slow the growth…

What is known? A cancer diagnosis can have a significant impact on daily life, especially for those living outside of major cities who must travel to receive cancer treatment. This study investigated the impact of cancer and travelling for treatment…

What is known? Delays to breast cancer treatment can lead to more aggressive and extensive treatments, increased psychological distress and poorer survival. We know that socio-economic disadvantage is associated with later detection and longer wait times for diagnosis. However, the…

…patients returning home to rural communities who have had treatment for cancer in major cities. What is new? We systematically reviewed all available literature to assess the post-treatment information needs reported by rural cancer survivors in Australia. We also looked…