Search: invasive breast cancer

ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)

Abnormal cells in the breast ducts that may increase the risk of developing invasive breast cancer.

News: Queensland researchers discover cancer kill switch for breast cancer subtype

…available for their specific breast cancer. “This research worked to identify potential new drug targets for breast cancer that act by changing the level of calcium inside breast cancer cells to stop their growth. “While more research is still needed…

Breast Cancer

…see What Is Cancer? Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that can grow into (invade) surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas…

News: Face of Walk For Women’s Cancers is living her best life after breast cancer

…had five cancer surgeries within one year alone – she sees her cancer experience as a gift. “Every time I had breast cancer I learnt more about myself and prioritised what was truly important, such as spending time with my…

Research snapshot – Factors associated with high severity breast cancer Kou 2020

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…

breast oedema

Swelling caused by too much fluid in the breast tissue.

breast conserving surgery

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

breast care nurse

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

breast reconstruction

The surgical rebuilding of a breast after a mastectomy.

Research snapshot – Decisions and prompts to screen for cervical, bowel and breast cancer

…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…