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Young Women E-Bulletin 11
Breast Cancer Network Australia
Dear Young Women E-List Member,
Welcome to this edition of the Young Women E-Bulletin. We hope that you find the information of interest.
BCNA News
Wade in the Water National Launch
On Sunday 17th February 2008 at 3pm right across Australia over 1,800 choirs and other interested groups will launch Wade in the Water, a documentary about a choir and one woman's journey through breast cancer. On the day choirs will sing or perform for their community whilst at the same time raising money for BCNA.
Nicola Nye, a breast cancer survivor who is part of BCNA's SATT Program Review & Survey Group, has reviewed Wade in the Water. To read the review click here. For more information about how to support this special event click here.
Your journey is unique and can help others....
We invite YOU to join other women who've had breast cancer to help researchers make life easier for the women of tomorrow.
All you need is an email address and a willingness to participate.
Join our Review & Survey Group now!
When there's an important survey being conducted, we will forward it to you by email and you can take part if you'd like to. We promise the surveys won't be too long, won't come too often and WILL be asking important questions to help researchers solve some of the puzzles around breast cancer.
So many of us who've experienced breast cancer first hand want to help the generations of women who will follow us. Joining our Review & Survey Group is a really simple way to do this. Knowing more about YOUR experiences combined with input from thousands of other Australian women, could make a real difference.
To sign up visit http://www.bcna.org.au/ under Policy and Advocacy > Seat at the Table > Get involved - or you can email Amanda at BCNA
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To learn more and find out about other opportunities to get involved with BCNA visit our website http://www.bcna.org.au/ or phone 1800 500 258
Research Updates
Relationship of Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Outcome After Breast -Conservation Treatment With Radiation
In this article in the Journal of Clinical Oncology the authors looked at the role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in initial diagnosis and evaluation of breast cancer, and whether there is a link with overall survival rates. The sample consisted of 756 women who had breast conserving treatment and radiation over a nine year period from 1992 and 2001. This study found no difference between women who had MRI, and those that did not, based on 8-year rates of overall survival.
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Helping Her Heal: a Pilot Study of an Educational Counselling Intervention for Spouses of Women with Breast Cancer
In this article in the journal Psycho-Oncology the authors discussed a pilot study which focused on educational counselling for men whose wives' had recently been given a diagnosis of early breast cancer. The men attended five clinically based educational counselling sessions which were designed to assist them to communicate and support their spouse with breast cancer, and also to improve their mood, anxiety, self-confidence and self-care. From the pre-post test results significant improvements were noted in the men's mood, anxiety, self-confidence and self-care. Post-intervention interviews were conducted with the wives and husbands and favourable changes were noted in how the men communicated and supported their wives, reduced anxiety levels and improvements in the quality of the marital relationship. The researchers argue there is merit in having the Helping Her Heal Program evaluated within a clinical trial setting.
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Timing of Breast Cancer Surgery in Relation to Menstrual Cycle
In this article in the British Journal of Cancer the authors discussed whether the timing of surgery for breast cancer, in relation to a woman's menstrual cycle, has any impact on prognosis. The researchers carried out a multi-centre prospective study that reported on 3 year overall and disease-free survival. The researchers gathered data concerning when women had their last period before surgery and when they had their first period after surgery. The study concluded that the timing of surgery in relation to menstrual cycle had no substantial impact on 3-year survival rates.
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Information and Other Resources
ABC Radio National Health Reports - 18 February 2008
Deborah Nesbitt, a BCNA member and a very talented journalist has developed a program about breast reconstruction. It will be broadcast on the Health Report program on ABC Radio National at 8.30am and will be repeated that day at 8pm.
Sexuality & Cancer Workshop - Metropolitan Melbourne
The Cancer Council Victoria is holding a sexuality and cancer workshop on the 25 February 2008. The workshop will be facilitated by Doreen Akkerman and Dr Amanda Hordern. Registration is essential. If you're in Victoria call the Cancer Helpline on 13 11 20 or email
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The information contained in this E-Bulletin has been gathered from various sources to keep subscribers up-to-date with the latest relevant news and information. The contents of the listings are not necessarily endorsed by BCNA.
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