Tag: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Stay Alert: Free Breast Screenings in Canberra Save Lives
Why Breast Screenings Matter Breast cancer is a major health concern for people assigned female at birth, but early detection dramatically improves outcomes. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to educate, encourage action, and make screenings as accessible as possible. In Canberra, BreastScreen ACT offers free breast screenings to eligible women and people…
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Stay Alert: Breast Screenings Save Lives this Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Stay Alert: The Crucial Role of Breast Screenings October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect on how regular breast screenings can save lives. In Canberra, BreastScreen ACT is urging Canberrans to prioritise their health and book a free breast screening. Early detection remains the most effective way to improve outcomes, and screenings…
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Dense Breasts: How to Identify Density and Your Cancer Risk
Understanding breast density and what it means Breast density refers to the mix of tissue in your breasts: fatty tissue versus glandular and fibrous tissue. A higher proportion of dense tissue means your breasts are denser. Density is common: roughly 40–50% of women over 40 have dense breasts when they undergo mammography. On a mammogram,…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Identifying Dense Breasts and Their Cancer Risk
Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the invisible risk of dense breasts October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a period to highlight rising global incidence and the stark differences in survival. Among the less-visible risk factors is breast density—a common condition that can increase cancer risk and make tumors harder to detect on standard mammograms. Understanding…
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Dense Breasts and Cancer Risk: A Practical Guide to Detecting Density
Understanding Dense Breasts and Why They Matter October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight breast health and the importance of early detection. Among the varied risk factors, breast density is one of the most common and least visible. Dense breast tissue is rich in glandular and fibrous tissue and contains less fat.…
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Truqap joins PBS: Cost relief for Australians with metastatic breast cancer
Truqap on PBS: Cost relief for metastatic breast cancer patients The federal government has added Truqap, a significant treatment option for breast cancer, to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) starting 1 October, coinciding with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This move is designed to make high-cost therapies more affordable for Australians facing metastatic disease, reducing the…