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Breast cancer affects about 1 in 10 women. Every day in Australia, over 30 women discover they have breast cancer. Currently in Australia, 100000 women, their families and friends have had to cope or are still coping with a diagnosis of breast cancer and its consequences. The NSW Breast Cancer Institute is here to ensure that women who are at risk or have a diagnosis of breast cancer receive the best advice, information and treatment, and that the doctors, scientists, counsellors and other health care professionals who provide this care have access to the latest research findings and training. For the latest medical news about breast cancer see What's New
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Searching for an accredited Lymphoedema Practitioner in Australia? |
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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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Last Updated on Thursday, 22 July 2010 15:44 |
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Prof. Boyages appointed as Ambassador |
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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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Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 June 2010 10:08 |
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Herceptin works well combined with Chemotherapy |
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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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Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 June 2010 11:11 |
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Work Begins on Three Sunflower Clinics |
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Contracts have been awarded and work is commencing on the remaining three Sunflower Clinics commissioned by the NSW Breast Cancer Institute. Sunflower Clinics providing state-of-the-art digital breast screening facilities will be open within Myer stores at Castle Hill, Penrith and Blacktown by mid October 2009. The first sunflower clinic opened in Myer Parramatta in January this year. Eight BCI Sunflower clinics will be built in just over 8 months to increase the screening participation of women aged 50 to 69 in Sydney's west. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 11 September 2009 14:27 |
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Minister launches two more BCI Sunflower Clinics |
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Two brand new Breast Cancer Institute NSW (BCI) Sunflower Clinics were officially launched by the Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) Hon. Jodi McKay at Blue Mountains and Mt Druitt hospitals on the 13th of July.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 August 2009 19:38 |
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SWAHS leadership course - lead, follow or get out of the way |
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NSW Breast Cancer Institute (BCI) Network Operations Manager Barry Finch was among the 45 staff managers selected to participate in the new SWAHS leadership course, which was piloted in 2008. |
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Professor Kefford honoured in Queen's Birthday list |
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BCI oncologist Professor Richard Kefford was made a member of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2009. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 19 June 2009 04:12 |
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New breast cancer clinic opens at Auburn Hospital |
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Women in Auburn will now be able to access free mammograms with the opening of the new Breast Cancer Institute Sunflower Clinic on the 20th May 2009, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health) Barbara Perry said.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 January 2010 12:33 |
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Celebration of Life Luncheon |
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What started a decade ago as a Birthday Celebration for a breast cancer survivor has grown into a major fundraising event to fight breast cancer and raise awareness with the Tenth Annual Celebration of Life Luncheon this year raising $15,000 for the NSW Breast Cancer Institute. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 14 August 2009 00:26 |
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The world's first BCI Sunflower Clinic |
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Launched on 19 January 2009 at Myer Parramatta, the BCI Sunflower Clinic made headlines around the world – from New York to Mumbai, Italy to New Zealand!
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Last Updated on Thursday, 03 September 2009 10:10 |
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BCI Sunflower Clinic opens - mammograms at Myer |
 The next time you’re out shopping in Parramatta, why not get a mammogram - especially now that the life-saving test is conveniently located in the lingerie department of your nearby department store?
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Last Updated on Thursday, 10 September 2009 11:04 |
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