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New study identifies age at which those with BRCA gene mutations are most at risk

A new study has estimated the ages at which women with BRCA 1 and 2 mutations are most at risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.

The UK research found that the highest rates of breast cancer in women with the faulty BRCA1 gene were seen between the ages of 30 to 40. This peak occurred a decade later for those with a faulty BRCA2 gene.

Thu, 07/13/2017 - 11:06
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Chemo-related nerve pain can be ongoing

A new study has found that neuropathy or nerve pain brought on by chemotherapy can continue for many years after treatment has finished.

The US study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, followed more than 500 female cancer survivors (75% of whom had been treated for breast cancer).

Fri, 06/30/2017 - 11:46
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Number of women with advanced breast cancer growing, and they're living longer

A new study shows that the number of women living with advanced breast cancer in the USA is growing and BCAC believes the situation is likely to be the same in New Zealand.

The research, published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, also looked at survival rates for women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), which is breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

Mon, 06/12/2017 - 10:27
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New guidelines to prevent fractures in women taking Aromatase Inhibitors

New research shows that women taking Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs) as part of their breast cancer treatment have a two to four fold increase in bone loss compared to the usual rate associated with menopause.

AIs are often prescribed for women with hormone-receptive breast cancer and work to block the production of oestrogen in post-menopausal women.

Wed, 06/07/2017 - 13:37
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Cancer is not your fault!

New research has found that random and unpredictable DNA copying “mistakes” are responsible for nearly two-thirds of the mutations that cause cancer.

This means “environmental” influences, such as nutrition and exercise, play less of a role in many cancer cases than previously thought.

Wed, 04/12/2017 - 12:50
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Soy-based products could reduce death from certain types of breast cancer

Eating foods rich in isoflavones, which are found in soy products, could help to reduce the death rate in women with certain types of breast cancer.

A new study, published in the journal Cancer, found that isoflavones are associated with lower death rates in women with hormone-receptor-negative breast cancer and those who are not receiving endocrine therapy.

Fri, 03/17/2017 - 10:20
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Trial: Perjeta reduces breast cancer recurrence and death

New results from a major clinical trial testing the breakthrough breast cancer drug, Perjeta, show that it helped women with early HER-2 Positive breast cancer live longer.

Headline results from the Phase III APHINITY trial have just been released by the pharmaceutical company Roche.

Tue, 03/07/2017 - 14:24
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Taking hormone drugs for longer reduces risk of recurrence

Taking hormone drugs for more than ten years could help to dramatically reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence, according to a landmark study.

A randomised clinical trial involving nearly 2,000 women found that cancer recurrence dropped by a third in those who took hormone drugs for ten years rather than the standard five.

Mon, 06/27/2016 - 11:12
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New hope for women with triple negative breast cancer

Researchers hope that three new breakthrough drugs designed to target triple negative breast cancer could potentially transform therapy for those with the hard-to-treat disease.

There are currently no targeted therapies for those with triple negative breast cancer leaving medical care reliant on traditional treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Tue, 06/14/2016 - 09:51
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BCAC calls for urgent action on Māori breast cancer

The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) is calling for urgent action following three recent studies which highlight inequalities in access to screening and treatment for Māori women with breast cancer.

The three studies, all published this year, show that Māori women have higher rates of advanced cancer; experience longer delays in getting surgical treatment; and have lower rates of breast cancer screening.

Mon, 11/30/2015 - 13:29
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The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) provides a united voice for NZ women who are experiencing breast cancer. We support, inform and represent those with breast cancer so they can make informed choices about their treatment and care. Formed in 2004, BCAC is a registered charity run by breast cancer survivors. If you would like to join us to help improve breast cancer treatment and care in Aotearoa, New Zealand please email us to find out more. 

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