National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)


Risk of invasive breast cancer in women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ in Australia between 1995 and 2005 This study provides the first Australian data on the risk of subsequent invasive breast cancer following a diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ. More Communicating a diagnosis of ductal carcinoma insitu (DCIS) NBOCC has developed a resource for clinicians to support discussions with women diagnosed with DCIS to improve their understanding about their diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and support. More Clinicians who work in breast or ovarian cancer we need your feedback NBOCC is currently undertaking a program of evaluation. If you are a clinician who works in the area of breast and ovarian cancer, we invite you to undertake a short online survey, which should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for your input into this important work. To participate in this survey please click here	Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is now officially the whole month of February. Teal Ribbon Day was on 24 February! more 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	9 February 2010 Australian-first study shows DCIS increases risk of invasive breast cancer Women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are at significantly increased risk of being diagnosed with a subsequent invasive breast cancer according to study findings released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) and National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) read the release 24 February 2010 Despite improvements, prognosis still poor for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer Despite improvements in survival rates for ovarian cancer, the prognosis for women diagnosed with the disease remains relatively poor, according to the latest national report on ovarian cancer released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) and National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC). 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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