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Field of Women LIVE Sydney
Field of Women LIVE, we did it! 13,000 people wearing pink on the Telstra Stadium showed the real impact of breast cancer.To view photos and read people's testimonials of this amazing event click here.
Colleen McKay, BCNA member and a member of the Breast Cancer In City Country (Younger Women's Group (BICC) was one of the 13,000 people who particpiated in the Field of Women LIVE. She also had the honour of tossing the coin to start the St Kilda vs Sydney game at Telstra Stadium.
Colleen, a breast cancer survivor has shared her inspiring story of survivorship. To view, Colleen's story please click here . To read other stories of survivorship click here. BCNA's website has lots of resources and stories for and by young women living with breast cancer. To view other stories from young women please click here. If you'd like your story to be included on the website, send your story (with a photo) to
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Register Now
Up Close and Personal 2
1st National Breast Cancer Conference for Australian Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer 13-14 October 2007 -presented by YABC
Mary Macheras-Magias of YABC encourages young women to attend the Conference.
"YABC knows firsthand how difficult it is for young women to attend a conference for the first
time, however you will not be alone. There will be other young women in the same situation.
We can promise you that the conference will be dynamic and worthwhile. We also know that
many young women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer may feel isolated and we
hope that this conference will assist in reducing those feelings of isolation and alienation.
Your participation will provide you with up to date, quality information on issues relevant to
you.
- You will Connect with other young women.
- You will Be informed: Listen to expert speakers; Participate in the workshops; Debate the issues at the hypothetical; View the displays; Watch the DVDs; be Entertained by the performances; and Listen to other young women's stories
- You might even add your voice and Advocate on the issues affecting you
Topics will centre around: Treatment; Fertility; Survivorship; Sexuality; Body Image;
Relationships; Dealing with children; and Research.
Workshops include information sessions, facilitated sessions and hands
on activities such as yoga."
Registrations are now open so hurry and register.
New BCNA Resource for Women with Secondary Breast Cancer
Help us spread the word. The Hope & Hurdles Pack is a comprehensive information resource for women with secondary breast cancer. The Pack is available to women with secondary breast cancer at no cost. To order, go online or call 1300 887 340 (freecall).
For any questions about Hope and Hurdles, email
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Research Summary- the following research projects are reported below
- The Safety of Breast-Conserving Therapy in Patients With Breast Cancer Aged <40 Years
- Age of Menopause Among Women who Remain Premenopausal Following Treatment for Early Breast Cancer: Long-Term Results from International Breast Cancer Study Group Trials V and VI
The Safety of Breast-Conserving Therapy in Patients With Breast Cancer Aged <40 Years
Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey: approximately 5% of women diagnosed as having invasive breast cancer are less than 40 years of age. At present, breast-conserving therapy (BCT) is generally accepted as an alternative to mastectomy for treating early-stage disease; it reportedly enhances body image and sexual functioning.
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Age of Menopause Among Women who Remain Premenopausal Following Treatment for Early Breast Cancer: Long-Term Results from International Breast Cancer Study Group Trials V and VI
European Journal of Cancer: the likelihood of premature menopause has not been thoroughly explored in women who remain premenopausal after adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer. The researchers used data from the International Breast Cancer Study Group (IBCSG) Trials V and VI. Trial V enrolled 1407 eligible premenopausal women randomised to no systemic therapy (No CT) or 1 cycle of perioperative CMF-based chemotherapy (PeCT) if node negative, and 6 cycles of CMF-based chemotherapy postoperatively (CMF × 6) or 1 cycle perioperative CMF-based chemotherapy plus CMF × 6 postoperatively (CMF × 7) if node positive.
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