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Searching for an accredited Lymphoedema Practitioner in Australia?
Thursday, 22 July 2010 14:58

Check out the new web site www.nlpr.asn.au

The Australasian Lymphology Association (ALA) is delighted to notify consumers and health practitioners of the launch of their National Lymphoedema Practitioners Register (NLPR).

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Aspirin may increase breast cancer survival
Monday, 19 July 2010 14:08

Aspirin is well known for its benefits in reducing the risk of stroke and heart disease. New research suggests that regular aspirin use could increase breast cancer survival. Aspirin is known to have anti-inflammatory effects which inhibit production of substances such as prostaglandins which are also produced in greater amounts by tumours.

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Prof. Boyages appointed as Ambassador
Wednesday, 23 June 2010 09:52

In recognition of his role in bringing international conferences to Sydney,  Professor John Boyages, author of Breast Cancer: Taking Control  and Director of the Westmead Breast Cancer Instiute has been appointed an Ambassador for Business Events Sydney.

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Calcium Supplementation and Cardiovascular Disease
Monday, 19 July 2010 13:54

Calcium supplementation has well established benefits for bone health in postmenopausal women. In addition, calcium supplementation is important to prevent the decline in bone mineral density associated with many breast cancer treatments, such as aromatase inhibitors. Research also suggests that high calcium intakes may protect against cardiovascular disease by their ability to increase the ratio of so-called “good” (HDL) cholesterol to “bad” (LDL) cholesterol. Because there is a high incidence of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women, calcium supplements may also offer important health benefits for women with vascular disease.

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Herceptin works well combined with Chemotherapy
Tuesday, 22 June 2010 11:07

The cancer drug Herceptin (trastuzumab) combined with chemotherapy was more effective in improving event free survival than chemotherapy alone in patients with HER2-positive locally advanced or inflammatory breast cancer, a recent study has shown.

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Ray of Hope Dinner
Thursday August 19 2010

Ray of Hope Breakfast
Saturday October 30  2010

NSW Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Ride to Support WBCI
Sunday October 24 2010

Best Breast Friends
Tuesday August 3

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Monday August 9

MATES Session
Friday October 29

Menopause Seminar
Wednesday November 10

Breast Care Nurse Practicum
October 25 - 29

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