Tag: Breast Cancer
Cancer investigation needed: Oppn
The SA Oppn wants an investigation into claims of a possible breast cancer cluster at a private hospital in Adelaide.[MORE]
Breast cancer 'cluster' random, says report
A report concludes a 'cluster' of breast cancers at an Adelaide hospital was a random event.[MORE]
Group to boost bra record attempt
A group that wants to break the world record for the longest chain of brassieres is about three-quarters of the way toward meeting its target.[MORE]
'Kylie effect' skews cancer fears
Singer Kylie Minogue's public battle with breast cancer prompted more women to have screening checks, even though some of these were ineffective, an Australian expert said.[MORE]
Rudd announces $100k for cancer research
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced an additional $100,000 grant to the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre.[MORE]
Cancer Council hopeful for Pink Ribbon funds
The Cancer Council is hoping to raise $250,000 in South Australia through its annual Pink Ribbon Day breast cancer research fundraiser today.[MORE]
Woman starts long run for breast cancer fundraiser
A Tasmanian marathon runner has begun her quest to run around the country raising fund for breast cancer research.[MORE]
Company seeks to monopolise breast cancer test
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The Federal Government says it is extremely worried about attempts restrict the use of a genetic test for breast cancer.[MORE]
Councillor diagnosed with cancer
Sunshine Coast Regional Councillor Jenny McKay has been diagnosed with an invasive form of breast cancer and will be off work indefinitely.[MORE]
Regional doctors back breast care nurse appointments
Regional doctors have welcomed a commitment by the Federal Government to appoint three specialist breast care nurses in Western Australia.[MORE]
Nicotine linked to breast cancer tumours: study
A study out today shows nicotine could play a role in the development and growth of tumours in breast cancer.[MORE]
Medicos call for more rural cancer patient support
The Rural Doctors' Association of Australia (RDAA) says while it welcomes the Federal Government's announcement of funding for new specialist breast care nurses, more support is needed for cancer patients living in rural Queensland.[MORE]
SA scientists in cancer discovery
South Australian scientists say they have isolated a DNA regulator which appears to control the spread of breast cancer.[MORE]
Breast care nurses heading to the country
The Federal Government says the majority of the new breast care nurses it is funding will be located in rural and regional Australia.[MORE]
Applegate hid cancer from co-stars
Samantha Who star Christina Applegate says she avoided hugs for weeks and hid her cancer diagnosis from nearly everyone working on her hit television program.[MORE]
New breast screening units for regional Qld
Six new digitally-equipped breast screening units will help women in regional Queensland access a reliable and efficient screening service.[MORE]
National study to battle breast cancer
More than 1 million women are expected to eventually take part in Australia's largest breast cancer research project.[MORE]
Water tower to light up in cancer research support
The Water Corporation will light up Port Hedland's water tower in pink to support the start of National Breast Cancer Month.[MORE]
Researchers isolate cancer-linked protein
Researchers in Australia and France have shown one particular cancer gene is connected to reduced chances of surviving cancer. [MORE]
Less HRT linked to breast cancer drop: expert
An international conference on breast cancer in Sydney has heard that decreasing use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is connected to decreasing breast cancer rates.[MORE]
School's possible cancer cluster 'likely a chance occurrence'
A cancer expert says the cause for a possible cluster at a Brisbane high school may never be found.[MORE]
11 cancer cases at school: Bligh
The Qld Govt says it will evacuate a Brisbane high school if investigations confirm a cancer cluster on the site.[MORE]
Cancer cluster scare hits Qld high school
Health and education authorities are investigating a reported cancer cluster scare at a high school north of Brisbane.[MORE]
Labor promises free cancer screening
The Stanhope Government says women who have breast cancer would no longer have to pay for regular mammograms if the Labor party is re-elected.[MORE]
Runner ends Sydney-Adelaide trek
A soldier ends his Sydney-Adelaide run, raising money for cancer research.[MORE]
