Breast Cancer
Clearinghouse Connector – April 2008
This edition of the Clearinghouse Connector profiles information resources that explore the issue of breast cancer.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer experienced by women in Australia, with one in eight women being dignosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
BreaCan, a service of Women’s Health Victoria, provides support and information to women with breast and gynaecological cancer, their families and friends.
BreaCan offers a range of services and programs including a library, fortnightly information sessions, a ‘Feel Good’ gentle exercise program and services specific to the needs of women with advanced cancer.
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Introduction / Overview
How is breast cancer diagnosed?
Breast cancer in Australia today
Breast cancer in Australia: an overview
Risk, Prevention & Screening
Hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer : estimate of risk
Specific groups
Tracking back to better health: Koori women’s breast health
Waiting to be included, breast and cervical cancer screening, where are the women with disabilities?
Disparities in breast cancer treatment and survival for women with disabilities
Support
Advanced breast cancer : supporting women’s needs, a model of care: pilot project, summary report
Survivorship
Clinical practice guidelines for the psychosocial care of adults with cancer
Trends in complementary / alternative medicine use by breast cancer survivors
Related websites
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National Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Centre
Breast Cancer Network Australia
How our Clearinghouse can help you
Women’s Health Victoria’s Clearinghouse has a wealth of information on gender in health in various forms. Our experienced health and information professionals can assist you to access this information.
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Content Reviewed: 1 April 2008
Last Updated: 1 March 2009