…with the normal look and feel of their breasts,” Ms Clift said. “All women should also see a doctor immediately if they notice any unusual breast changes.” Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Queensland women – around…
…familiarise themselves with the normal look and feel of their breasts,” Ms Clift said. “All women should also see a doctor immediately if they notice any unusual breast changes.” Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Queensland women…
…a priority for Queensland.” The study examined more than 4000 cases of breast cancer in Queensland over a 16 year period (1997 to 2012). Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Queensland women – around 3300 new cases…
…across Australia, attributed in part to the early detection of breast cancer through participation in BreastScreen programs nationally. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said the trends were promising. “We’ve seen a significant drop in breast cancer mortality from 48…
One in eight Queensland women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and one in 41 women will die from the disease. When is the last time you checked your breasts? Before you had children? Last month? Yesterday? For some of…
…its kind, examining changes in breast and bowel cancer survival across 478 geographical areas in Queensland over a period of 11 years (2001-2011). Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said breast and bowel cancer were two of the most common…
…to raise funds for Queensland families affected by cancer. The Ponytail Project first originated in 2015 at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School after a member of the parent community was diagnosed with breast cancer. Three years after inception, St Margaret’s…
Surgery to remove part of the breast. Also called a lumpectomy.
Swelling caused by too much fluid in the breast tissue.