Other useful websites
Australian Sites | International Sites
Please be aware that the information contained in international sites may not be applicable to Australian conditions.
Australian Web Sites
eMJA
The MJA is Australia's leading peer-reviewed medical journal, presenting
the latest Australian clinical research, evidence-based reviews
and debate and discussion of all the issues that matter in Australian
medicine and health care.
Australian
Institute of Health & Welfare
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare ( AIHW ) is Australia's
national agency for health and welfare statistics and information.
Breast
Screen Australia
The national mammographic screening program, a joint Commonwealth/State
and Territory Program. It provides FREE screening
mammograms for women aged 50-69, with the aim of reducing deaths
from breast cancer in this target group.
myparentscancer
is an interactive site, which aims to help families communicate
about cancer by giving teenagers information and advice. The site
features an emotion barometer, to help the young people understand
the emotions they may be experiencing and carries the important
message "You are not alone". The site was developed by
the National Breast Cancer Foundation in conjunction with CanTeen
Australia.
Boysdocry
When someone you love has breast cancer, it affects you too. Pretending
it will be okay is not the answer. And as much as you want to fix
it you can’t, but you can do something to make it better.
For practical advice and support go to www.breasthealth.com.au/boysdocry
or call 131 120. * Note if you are able to use the banners attached
to link to this campaign website, that would be really good.
Multicultural
Communication
The NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service (Multicultural
Communication) is a statewide service funded by NSW Health. Their role is to facilitate communication between the NSW health
system and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
National
Breast Cancer Foundation
The National Breast Cancer Foundation aims is to ensure better health
outcomes for women by funding research that covers every aspect
of breast cancer. The foundation is a charity governed by a Board
of Trustees.
Breast
Cancer Network Australia
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is the informed national
voice of Australians personally affected by breast cancer. It seeks
to empower them and improve their care by advocacy, the provision
of information and targetted support, for the benefit of the whole
community.
International Web Sites
CancerBACUP
The UK's Leading Cancer Information Service. Information available
on individual chemotherapy and hormonal drugs
Oncolink
Through OncoLink you can get comprehensive information about specific
types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research
advances.