Ray of Hope Shines for Breast Cancer
Wednesday, 11 August 2010 15:38$1 Million fundraising goal achieved to put mobile breast cancer screening van for Western Sydney on road by next year.
Read more...Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Ride 2010
Tuesday, 10 August 2010 11:46The Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Ride is celebrating its TENTH Anniversary.
We are planning for this year to be the biggest and best ride yet and hoping to raise the most amount of money in the history of the ride. All proceeds are going to be donated to the Westmead Breast Cancer Institute.
Read more...Aspirin may increase breast cancer survival
Monday, 19 July 2010 14:08Aspirin 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.
Read more...Searching for an accredited Lymphoedema Practitioner in Australia?
Thursday, 22 July 2010 14:58Check 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).
Read more...Calcium Supplementation and Cardiovascular Disease
Monday, 19 July 2010 13:54Calcium 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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Ray of Hope Dinner Ray of Hope Breakfast NSW Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Ride to Support WBCI Best Breast Friends Ask the Specialist MATES Session Menopause Seminar Breast Care Nurse Practicum Public Forum 2009 Have you recently been diagnosed with breast cancer? Have you been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer? |