…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…
What is known? Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among adolescent and young adult females (ages 15-39) worldwide. Younger age has been identified as an independent predictor of poorer prognosis for breast cancer, even after accounting for tumour…
…with breast cancer in Queensland, Australia between 2010 and 2013. The median interval between breast cancer diagnosis and first treatment was 15 days. One in six women wait longer than 30 days for treatment following diagnosis, where Cancer Australia recommends…
…diagnosed with cancer every 20 minutes in Queensland – more than 27,000 each year. For more information or to book an appointment with the ESA Wig and Turban Service, please call Cancer Council’s 13 11 20 or visit cancerqld.org.au. The…
…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…
…Council Queensland recommends you participate in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and get screened for bowel cancer every two years. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available via 13 11 20 or cancerqld.org.au. WOMEN’S CANCERS STATISTICS In Far…
…individual risk of breast cancer, and steps to prevent breast cancer, with a trained professional.” The campaign is supported by a website: itouchmyself.org, and a social media campaign that encourages people to share how they’ve been touched by breast cancer…
…of this research is to improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients by eliminating opportunities for the cancer to spread and reoccur later,” she said. Cancer Council Queensland recommends women aged 50-74 have a mammogram every two years through BreastScreen Queensland….
…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…