Kylie Richardson was only 27 and Cheryle Robins just 34 when, during 2010, they both embarked on something far more unexpected, far more unplanned and far more trying than either of them could ever have imagined. That year turned out to be the year they both got the shock of their lives when they discovered their very own boobs were ticking time-bombs.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in New Zealand women, and the risk of developing it increases with age. So, what does breast cancer screening involve and when should you get checked?
Women in Orewa are being encouraged to get a free mammogram when BreastScreen Waitemata Northland’s digital mobile screening unit visits their area next month.
A study published in The Lancet has found that taking a low dose of aspirin daily may prevent cancer and stop it from spreading.
A study that examined the fatigue of 633 breast cancer survivors has found that a healthy dose of omega-3 fats can lessen inflammation and fatigue.
New figures show nearly 40,000 more women aged 50 to 69 have taken part in the Government’s free breast cancer screening programme in the 24 months to October 2011 than in the previous two years.
A study published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology has found that deodorants don't directly contribute to breast cancer. Researcher and reader in Oncology at the University of Reading Philippa D. Darbre said, however, that: 'Parabens are only one part of a much bigger picture.'
Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of malignant cells in breast tissue that originates in the milk ducts or lobules. Women are mostly affected by breast cancer, but men can also develop the condition.
Drinking a few glasses of wine or beer per week could faintly increase the risk of developing breast cancer in women, according to a study based of 100,000 nurses.
According to a study undertaken by the University of Newcastle, women who take the Pill halve their risk of getting ovarian cancer.
In 2010, an army of nearly 400 participants donned pink clothing and descended upon the Lion Foundation Arena at the Edgar Centre to show their support for the battle against breast cancer in Dunedin’s first Zumba® Fitness Pink Party. The event raised over $3,000 for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation (NZBCF).
A new breast cancer test has been developed that can predict whether the breast cancer will return after surgery.
October is Breast Cancer Action Month and this year BreastScreen Central has a particular focus on encouraging Pacific women to be screened. Free breast screening for women aged 45 to 69 years is provided by the national breast screening programme, BreastScreen Aotearoa (BSA). BreastScreen Central provides breast screening services in the greater Wellington region.
Having mammograms can help to save the lives of our grandmothers, mothers, aunties, sisters and nieces, says Gabby Makisi, President of the local branch of PACIFICA, Vahine Orama PACIFICA Newtown.
This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In New Zealand over 2700 women (and around 20 men) are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. 650 women will die every year from the disease.
The University of Sydney, in partnership with BreastScreen NSW and Ziltron, has developed a pioneering web-based programme to monitor the performance of radiologists in detecting and diagnosing abnormalities in breast x-rays. Currently commencing its nationwide rollout, the BREAST Project has the potential to improve the early detection of breast cancer through screening and in turn reduce breast cancer mortality and morbidity.
Fully digital breastscreening services have arrived in Whangaparaoa with the upcoming visit by BreastScreen Waitemata Northland’s new mobile unit.
Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre will light up in pink during October, as part of a global call to action against breast cancer.
A week before the United Nations (UN) Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) open, reviewing outcomes of a new global analysis on breast and cervical cancers is warranted. In developing nations, breast and cervical cancers are rapidly replacing complications from pregnancy and childbirth as the leading causes of death in women below 50 years of age. In the Middle East and North Africa, nearly 40% of all breast cancer deaths are in women of reproductive age, compared to 10% in Europe. In countries such as Bangladesh, the fraction can be higher than 50%. India has a population of 366.58 million women aged 15 years and older who are at risk of developing cervical cancer.
BreastScreen Midland performed a record 33,000 screening mammograms in the financial year just ended – just over an eight per cent increase on two years ago.
