Tag: Breast Cancer
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Proud of how far I’ve come: Amy Dowden shares health update two weeks after second mastectomy
Two weeks on: a candid health update from Amy Dowden Professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden marked a significant milestone this week, sharing a health update as she reaches two weeks since her second mastectomy. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, Dowden has faced a challenging journey with grace, resilience, and the…
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Transitional Access: Taxpayer-Funded Cancer Medicine Expands to Private Hospitals for Advanced Breast Cancer Patients
What is transitional access and why it matters Transitional access refers to a temporary policy allowing taxpayers to fund a medicine in settings outside the usual public system—specifically, private hospitals. In the case of advanced breast cancer, this means that a groundbreaking drug, previously available only through public channels, can now be prescribed and funded…
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Transitional access: Private cancer patients to receive Pharmac-funded medicine in NZ private hospitals
What transitional access means in practical terms Healthcare policy in New Zealand is evolving to address gaps between public provision and patient needs. The latest development centers on giving private hospital patients with advanced breast cancer access to a medicine funded by Pharmac, the government’s medicines funding agency. Known as transitional access, this policy aims…
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No safe sip: Even small amounts of alcohol may raise breast cancer risk, experts warn
Overview: A cautioned link between alcohol and breast cancer New insights from Australian researchers underscore a worrying message: there may be no truly “safe” level of alcohol for some women when it comes to breast cancer risk. Drawing on multiple studies, health organizations warn that regular alcohol consumption—even light or moderate drinking—can modestly increase the…
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Private cancer patients gain access to Pharmac-funded medicine in private hospitals
Overview of Transitional Access A new policy initiative will allow a select group of private patients with advanced breast cancer to receive a medicine funded by the government’s Pharmac (the New Zealand drug-buying agency) in private hospitals. The measure, described by officials as transitional access, aims to speed up patient access to a potentially life-extending…
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No Safe Sip: Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk – What Women Should Know
Understanding the No Safe Sip Message Public health groups in Australia and around the world are increasingly emphasizing a simple, but troubling idea: there may be no completely safe amount of alcohol when it comes to breast cancer risk. Recent analyses from Breast Cancer Network Australia and other researchers indicate that regular alcohol consumption—even in…
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No Safe Sip: Why Even Small Amounts of Alcohol May Elevate Breast Cancer Risk
Introduction: Rethinking Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk Emerging research from Australia is prompting a critical re-evaluation of how much alcohol is truly safe for women. While many studies have linked heavy drinking to health problems, new findings suggest that even small, regular alcohol consumption may contribute to an increased risk of breast cancer. The message…
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Streamlining Care with Patient Navigation: Improving Timely Anti-HER2 Therapy in Early Breast Cancer in LMICs
Background and Rationale In early breast cancer, HER2-positivity demands timely anti-HER2 therapy to optimize outcomes. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), health-system constraints—ranging from fragmented care pathways to access barriers—often delay treatment initiation. This retrospective cohort study investigates whether a structured Patient Navigation Program can shorten the time from diagnosis to the start of anti-HER2…
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Davina McCall opens up on breast cancer diagnosis and journey after lump found
Davina McCall confirms breast cancer diagnosis British television presenter Davina McCall has publicly revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer after discovering a lump a few weeks ago. In a candid message shared with her followers, she spoke frankly about the emotional impact of the news and the steps she has taken in recent weeks.…
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Streamlining care through patient navigation: a retrospective cohort study of timely anti-HER2 therapy in early breast cancer in a low-middle income country
Introduction Timely initiation of anti-HER2 therapy is crucial for improving outcomes in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), health-system constraints—ranging from diagnostic delays to limited access to targeted therapies—can hinder timely treatment. This retrospective cohort study examines whether a structured Patient Navigation Program can streamline care, reduce delays, and…