…had a mastectomy after breast cancer, the proportion who had a subsequent breast reconstruction had increased over time. “A range of factors are helping to reduce the geographical disparity – post-mastectomy breast reconstruction is strongly influenced by demographics, residential location…

…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…

Breast cancer incidence rates are increasing faster in north and west Queensland than in the rest of the state, a new Cancer Council Queensland study has found[1]. Researchers from Cancer Council Queensland examined incidence and survival patterns for the five…

…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…

New joint research has found that the distance to cancer services may be influencing the treatment intentions of regional Queensland women diagnosed with breast cancer. Specifically, a study by QUT, Cancer Council and BreastScreen Queensland found that where a woman…

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…

…raising awareness around women’s health. She is encouraging all eligible Queensland women to keep up-to-date with their cancer screenings this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “No one wants to go through breast cancer and that is why it is so important…

…women discuss their individual risk of breast cancer and steps to prevent breast cancer with a trained professional,” Ms Clift said. “All women should be breast aware by checking their breasts regularly. It’s critically important that women who notice changes…

…with women diagnosed with breast cancer more likely to volunteer information that they had an induced abortion than healthy women to whom the women with breast cancer were compared. Larger studies have since been undertaken, including a large Nurses’ Health…

…their families and carers. It aims to improve quality of life by addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, social and practical needs. It is not just for people who are about to die, although end-of-life care is a part of palliative care….