Detection of Breast Cancer

Finding breast cancer before it has spread from the breast gives the best chance of effective treatment.

For information on screening procedures and programs, including mammography, follow the link to the Breast Cancer Screening [HealthInsite Topic Page] below.

To find information on detecting breast cancer, follow the links in the list of resources below.

Reviewed January 2012

29 Resources Found

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Title:	Breast cancer: detection and diagnosis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Early detection of breast cancer through being 'breast aware' and mammogram screening can help the chances of surviving this cancer.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	After a diagnosis of breast cancer
Publisher:	The Cancer Council Australia
Description:	Learn more about coping with a diagnosis of breast cancer. Read patient fact sheet on diagnosis of cancer, treatment and support.
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	Information in other languages about breast cancer
Publisher:	Cancer Australia
Description:	The National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) have developed a range of breast cancer resources in Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Greek and Italian.
Date:	Jul 2011

Title:	Breast awareness
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Breast awareness is important so that women notice any breast changes. Most breast changes are not cancer but should be checked by a doctor. Changes may include pain, lumps or lumpiness, size and shape changes, skin changes such as puckering or dimpling on the breast, and changes to nipples such as discharge or inversion (pulling in).
Date:	Jun 2011

Title:	Impact of an ovarian cancer diagnosis on partners
Publisher:	Cancer Australia
Description:	Impact of a diagnosis of ovarian cancer on partners
Date:	Jun 2011

Title:	BRCA testing for familial breast cancer
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Genetic testing is available in specialised laboratories, but is expensive and presents a significant technical and interpretative challenge.
Date:	Apr 2011

Title:	Breast screening technologies investigation
Publisher:	HealthInsite Editorial Team
Description:	The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has commenced investigations into the supply of breast-screening devices to ensure they comply with TGA requirements.
Date:	Sep 2010

Title:	Staging of breast cancer
Publisher:	Department of Health Western Australia
Description:	Staging imaging algorithm for female patients with histologically confirmed breast carcinoma, prior to definitive treatment.
Date:	Apr 2010

Title:	Pathology testing for breast cancer - summary
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Information on the process of pathology testing for breast cancer and interpretation of pathology results.
Date:	Apr 2010

Title:	Risk of invasive breast cancer in women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ in Australia between 1995 and 2005
Publisher:	Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:	This report presents data that show that women who are diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are at significantly increased risk of being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer later on in their lives, even though the DCIS would have been treated appropriately at the time.
Date:	Mar 2010

Title:	Recommendations for follow-up of women with early breast cancer
Publisher:	Cancer Australia
Description:	This guideline includes statements and recommendations based on available, high level evidence about follow-up care of women with early breast cancer. The guideline aims to provide health professionals
Date:	Mar 2010

Title:	Breast MRI
Publisher:	The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:	Detailed information for consumers and carers about having a breast MRI - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:	Jan 2010

Title:	What does the pathology report mean?
Publisher:	Cancer Australia
Description:	The pathology report contains information about a woman's breast cancer to help with treatment recommendations.
Date:	Jan 2010

Title:	Breast awareness - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Help detect breast cancer early by being breast aware, having regular mammograms and reporting unusual breast changes to your doctor.
Date:	Nov 2009

Title:	Fine needle aspiration (biopsy) information
Publisher:	Queensland Health
Description:	A FNA biopsy involves a doctor placing a thin needle into the breast to remove a sample of cells. The same technique may be used to remove fluid from a cyst. FNA biopsy is one of a group of tests which may be used to help in the diagnosis of breast conditions.
Date:	Oct 2009

Title:	Core biopsy information
Publisher:	Queensland Health
Description:	A core biopsy involves a doctor placing a needle into the breast to remove a small sample of tissue. Core biopsy is one of a group of tests which may be used to help diagnose certain breast conditions.
Date:	Oct 2009

Title:	Diagnosing breast cancer
Publisher:	Cancer Australia
Description:	A breast cancer diagnosis is usually made after a woman has a series of diagnostic tests. Some of the information used to make the diagnosis is only available after surgery.
Date:	Sep 2009

Title:	Breast cancer awareness
Publisher:	Cancer Australia
Description:	It's important that all women know what they can do to help find breast cancer early. Finding breast cancer early means there are more treatment options and the chances of survival are greatest.
Date:	Sep 2009

Title:	Managing symptoms and side effects
Publisher:	Cancer Australia
Description:	The symptoms of secondary breast cancer and side effects of treatment will depend on where the cancer is and what treatments a woman is having. Symptoms might change with time.
Date:	Jul 2009

Title:	Guide for women with early breast cancer
Publisher:	Cancer Australia
Description:	(Revised edition) This guide walks women through every step of their breast cancer journey and is broken down into five key areas: Breast cancer: the facts, Making sense of test results, Treatment, When treatment is over, and Finding support.
Date:	May 2009

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