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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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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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