New research shows that a lack of clinical trials aimed specifically at younger breast cancer patients leaves knowledge gaps that could be partly to blame for their poorer survival rates.
The study, by Cancer Research UK study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, analysed almost 3000 British women diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 40.
A Missouri University of Science and Technology researcher has developed a new screening method that uses urinalysis to diagnose breast cancer – and determine its severity – before it could be detected with a mammogram.
The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition is thrilled with the success of its annual Show Your Heart for Women Living with Breast Cancer campaign, which has netted an impressive $71,000.
That money will help fund the revision, printing and distribution of BCAC’s support and information resource Step by Step which is offered free-of-charge to New Zealand women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.
The debate over breast screening has been re-ignited with the publication of a new study which suggests that screening has not yet reduced the number of deaths from the breast cancer in the UK.
The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) welcomes the launch of a new website designed to make it easier to find out about clinical trials available in New Zealand.
The Clinical Trials Portal offers a quick and accessible way for the public, healthcare providers, clinicians and those in the pharmaceutical industry to gather information about clinical trials online.
The site explains what each trial aims to do, who is eligible and how the recruitment process works.
Sarah shares her personal breast cancer journey and some of the things that journey has taught her. Read her story below.
For the first time, standards have been developed detailing the best practice treatments for all types of breast cancer to ensure that every New Zealander gets the best possible care.
You now have the opportunity to comment on these standards and BCAC is urging you to do so. Your input could play a part in improving breast cancer care for women yet to be treated.
The Boobops Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Team have capped off an amazing season winning their third consecutive National title win at the New Zealand Dragon Boat Association National Championships held at the Blue Lakes Rotorua on Saturday 6th April.
A huge thanks to everyone who got in behind BCAC's annual fundraiser, Show Your Heart for Women Living with Breast Cancer, which ran between April 22 and May 19.
In particular, we'd like to acknowledge the support of Arnott's Tim Tam, Woman's Day magazine and Countdown supermarkets.
Breast cancer has dealt Angela Litterick-Biggs a death sentence. But the Wellington woman refuses to accept defeat and lives her life with an energy and passion that’s truly extraordinary.
It was Angela Litterick-Biggs’ worst birthday ever. On the day she turned 41, only a couple of years after her mother died of cancer, Angela was told she had breast cancer.
