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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 Westmead 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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Life Saving Breast Screening Van for Women in Western Sydney |
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Women in Greater Western Sydney will have access to a free life-saving health service closer to home with the launch of the Westmead Breast Cancer Institute (BCI) Sunflower Clinic BreastScreen NSW van. NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health, Melinda Pavey launched the BreastScreen NSW van with Dr Geoff Lee MP, Member for Parramatta. This service will provide potentially life-saving screening to women across Western Sydney.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 December 2011 15:17 |
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Prof John Boyages steps outside of Westmead |
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After 30 years, breast cancer pioneer, Prof John Boyages steps outside of Westmead
Professor John Boyages, founder of the Westmead Breast Cancer Institute (BCI) and BreastScreen NSW Sydney West is leaving Westmead Hospital, to take up a new position at Macquarie University.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 01 November 2011 11:49 |
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Bikies Raise $60,000 for Cancer |
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The pain of Breast Cancer upon women was epitomised in the emotional strain etched on Girls-Ride-Out motorcycle club President Susan Tate’s face as she retreats to the rear of the stage at the Sydney Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Ride on Sunday 23rd October.
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Last Updated on Friday, 28 October 2011 15:10 |
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Ray of Hope lights way for new Western Sydney mobile BreastScreen van |
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The Westmead Breast Cancer Institute and the Ray of Hope Fundraising Committee are very pleased to announce that the vision of a new mobile BCI Sunflower Clinic BreastScreen Van for the people of Western Sydney is now becoming a reality thanks to the community’s kind support of the Ray of Hope Fundraising Campaign.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 August 2011 16:21 |
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May “Cissie” Burr turned 100 on 10th August and Prof. Boyages was there to help her celebrate. Cissie first came to Westmead BCI at the age of 93 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Cissie has always been a keen dancer, and tap danced at the annual BCI breakfast at the age of 95. She is one the BCI's oldest patients. Congratulations on reaching 100 Cissie!
Read more about the amazing Cissie in the Parramatta Advertiser Article. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 September 2011 15:21 |
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