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If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer or are worried about a breast change, this website is for you. It may also be useful to your partner, family and friends.
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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 Revised Guide for women with early breast cancer is now available The Guide for women with early breast cancer is the key information resource for all women newly diagnosed with early breast cancer. The resource provides information to support women with early breast cancer in making decisions about their treatment and care, as well as advice for family and friends more	Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is now officially the whole month of February. Click here for more information. Melbourne trial investigates breast regrowth following mastectomy On 12 November, a Melbourne trial investigating the possibility of breast regrowth following mastectomy using tissue engineering gained significant media coverage. 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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