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...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...Prof. Boyages appointed as Ambassador
Wednesday, 23 June 2010 09:52In 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.
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.
Read more...Herceptin works well combined with Chemotherapy
Tuesday, 22 June 2010 11:07The 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 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? |