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Invitation to participate in research on reimbursement payments for external breast prostheses If you: have had a mastectomy as a result of breast cancer and currently use an external breast prosthesis… We would like to hear from you. more NBOCC's position statement on early detection of breast cancer This position statement applies to screening methods for the early detection of breast cancer in asymptomatic women (women without breast changes). The statement does not apply to diagnostic tests used to assess individual women presenting with breast changes. more Annual Report 2008-2009 National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre has released its Annual Report 2008-2009. more	Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is now officially the whole month of February. Click here for more information. Anti-depressants and the effectiveness of tamoxifen On 9 February, research published in the British Medical Journal examined the impact of a particular class of anti-depressants on the effectiveness of tamoxifen, prompting media coverage on the issue. more Breast cancer risk factors: a review of the evidence NBOCC has announced the release of its report Breast cancer risk factors: a review of the evidence, an up-to-date review of epidemiological studies about risk factors for breast cancer, including gender, age, family history, place of residence, hormone levels, lifestyle factors, medical history and environmental factors. more	4 February 2010 Simple lifestyle changes can reduce breast cancer risk Get active, watch your weight and cut back on alcohol to reduce your risk of breast cancer. That’s the message from National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre on World Cancer Day. read the release 3 February 2010 New online tool assesses family history of ovarian and breast cancer Women concerned about their family history of ovarian or breast cancer are being encouraged to go online with their general practitioner to complete National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre’s new risk assessment tool. read the release
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National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) is Australia's national authority and information source on breast and ovarian cancer.

Funded by the Australian Government, NBOCC works in partnership with health professionals, cancer organisations, researchers, governments and those diagnosed to improve outcomes in breast and ovarian cancer.

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