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Breast cancer is the most common cancer and most common cause of cancer deaths among females in Australia. This cancer mostly affects women after the age of 40. The resources below will give you an overview of what breast cancer is, how it is diagnosed and how it can be treated.
For more specific information on the diagnosis, risk factors and treatment of breast cancer, follow the links below to the HealthInsite pages on those subjects. You can also go directly to the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)
which has a comprehensive website on breast cancer.
Updated January 2009
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Breast cancer: Student factsheet
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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This student factsheet explains how common breast cancer is, who is at risk, treatments, rate reduction, early detection and screening policy.
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Jul 2009
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Cancerscreening.gov.au
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Cancer Screening page provides information on the national screening programs for bowel cancer, breast cancer and cervical cancer: Bowel Cancer Screening Program, BreastScreen Australia, and the National Cervical Screening Program.
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May 2009
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Breast cancer Q & A - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Fortunately, much research has been done into its treatment and causes. Find out the latest about breast cancer.
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Apr 2009
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Breast cancer (carcinoma of the breast)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of breast cancer, written by professional medical specialists.
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Jun 2008
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Breast cancer
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Better Health Channel
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Breast cancer affects many women and in rare cases men. Changes in the breast including lumps, discharge, pain, puckering or anything
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Mar 2008
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Breast cancer
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The Cancer Council Australia
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Provides information about breast cancer including symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.
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Oct 2007
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