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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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When a superstar gets breast cancer she always makes the headlines but what about the thousands of Australian women who are diagnosed with the disease every year? October is Breast Cancer Month and Professor John Boyages, Director of the Breast Cancer Institute (BCI) NSW is encouraging all women to join the fight against breast cancer. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 December 2008 22:37 |
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A son?s perspective on breast cancer |
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During one of the hottest September weekends recorded in Sydney, two film students lugged a heavy suitcase of camera gear around on public transport and went to a medical conference. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 March 2009 00:42 |
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Student uses tagging to raise breast cancer awareness |
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Graffiti is often associated with irresponsible hoodlums but when the NSW Breast Cancer Institute recently received a large pink ribbon banner covered with Texta inscriptions, it was obvious that graffiti can also be a positive expressive outlet. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 02 October 2008 00:01 |
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B-mail Comes of Age ? Breast Cancer Support on the Internet |
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This article discussed the important role of B-mail and other online support groups. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 March 2008 00:55 |
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Myer is considering an agreement that will see the roll out of special breast cancer clinics at some of its stores in Western Sydney. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 March 2008 00:50 |
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