BREAST – CANCER – AUSTRALIA

Financial burdens sharpen grief of cancer

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Original article by Kate Hagan
The Age – Page: 12 : 1-Oct-14

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has issued a new study of the financial impact on women who suffer an advanced stage of the disease. The figures show that on average the patients have out-of-pocket expenses worth $A687 a month, with drugs not covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme the biggest cost factor. BCNA CEO Maxine Morand notes that these fees and charges come as most of the affected women also forgo part of their income for some period when they are ill

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BREAST CANCER NETWORK AUSTRALIA

Concern over alternative breast screen treatments

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Original article by Amy Corderoy
The Sydney Morning Herald – Page: 15 : 4-Sep-14

A new study published in the "Medical Journal of Australia", by Adelaide University researcher Linda Mundy and others, warns of women being misled by unscientific breast cancer screening services. They use methods such as digital infrared thermal imaging, electrical impedance scanning or electronic palpation imaging that are not backed by evidence. The Cancer Council Australia notes that two such providers in Perth have been cited in a Federal Court action brought by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission, with penalties still to be handed down

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Breathing technique to help avoid radiation

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Original article by Kate Hagan
The Age – Page: 2 : 9-Jul-14

Breast cancer patients receiving radiation treatment have an elevated risk of developing heart problems, of up to 2%, if the tumour is on the left. However, Epworth Hospital in Melbourne has had good results with teaching the women breathing techniques, so that they can stay still while the radiation doses are administered. Oncologist Andrew See says a clinical trial with a control group will be conducted to show whether the approach is worth pursuing

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