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        • When the woman you love has secondary breast cancer - 1 Introduction - PTA
        • When the woman you love has secondary breast cancer - 2 After the diagnosis - PTA
        • When the woman you love has secondary breast cancer - 3 Talking about it - PTA
        • When the woman you love has secondary breast cancer - 4 Feelings, mood changes and mental health - PTA
        • When the woman you love has secondary breast cancer - 5 Impact on family and relationships - PTA
        • When the woman you love has secondary breast cancer - 6 Dealing with treatment - PTA
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        • When the woman you love has secondary breast cancer - 8 Saying goodbye - PTA
        • When the woman you love has secondary breast cancer - 9 Information and support - PTA
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        • 10. Where to go for help and support - When the woman you love has early breast cancer
        • 9. Life beyond breast cancer When the woman you love has early breast cancer
        • 8. Getting through the day - When the woman you love has early breast cancer
        • 7. Feelings, mood changes and mental health - When the woman you love has early breast cancer
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      • SDD - National Breast Cancer Centre's** Strategic Directions 2004-2007
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      • OCP - Ovarian cancer program
    • Resources for women, family and friends
      • BIMB - Not just a woman's disease: Information about breast cancer in men
      • FHIC - Information for women about family history of breast cancer and ovarian cancer
      • LABC - What every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman should know
      • LABB-Looking after your breasts flyer
      • FTWC - Finding the words - starting a conversation when your cancer has progressed
      • PTA - When the woman you love has secondary breast cancer - audio CD
      • BCHE - Do you have a breast change (English)
      • SBC - A guide for women with secondary breast cancer
      • OCNR - Report to the Nation - Ovarian Cancer 2010
      • EYW - Empowering young women with breast cancer DVD
      • CCFA - Cheeky Check-Up flyer
      • WSKC - What every woman should know - DVD
      • PTE - When the woman you love has early breast cancer - CD (Boys do Cry)
      • EBC - Guide for women with early breast cancer
      • OCAB - No one knows your body like you do
      • BCMC - Breast cancer and early menopause - a guide for younger women
      • SWPC - Life after breast cancer promotional postcard
      • LNKC - Lymphoedema - what you need to know
      • ULBC - Understanding Lymphoedema (Chinese)
      • LNKCI - Lymphoedema — what you need to know (Italian)
      • LNKCV - Lymphoedema - what you need to know (Vietnamese)
      • ULB - Understanding lymphoedema
      • ULBA - Understanding lymphoedema leaflet (Arabic)
      • ULBG - Understanding Lymphoedema (Greek)
      • ULBI - Understanding Lymphoedema (Italian)
      • ULBV - Understanding Lymphoedema (Vietnamese)
      • ILB - Lymphoedema - Indigenous brochure
      • LNKCA - Lymphoedema — what you need to know (Arabic)
      • LNKCC - Lymphoedema — what you need to know (Chinese)
      • LNKCG - Lymphoedema — what you need to know (Greek)
      • PCAC - Cancer - how are you travelling?
      • CWWB - Breast cancer won't wait
      • CWWP - Breast cancer won't wait poster
      • HREC - Information about trastuzumab (Herceptin®) for patients with early breast cancer
      • HRMC - Information about trastuzumab (Herceptin®) for patients with metastatic breast cancer
      • IBCF - Inflammatory breast cancer
      • LFTC - Lymphoedema following treatment for breast cancer
      • LACF - Locally advanced breast cancer
      • PDNF - paget’s disease of the nipple
      • MBS - New MBS items for multidisciplinary cancer care
      • OCLA - Ovarian cancer - the facts (Arabic)
      • OCLC - Ovarian cancer - the facts (Chinese)
      • OCLG - Ovarian cancer - the facts (Greek)
      • OCLI - Ovarian cancer - the facts (Italian)
      • OCLV - Ovarian cancer - the facts (Vietnamese)
      • HTC - Hormonal therapies for women with early breast cancer
      • OCL - Ovarian Cancer - the facts
      • BCIM - Breast cancer in men
      • BIM - Breast cancer in men - postcard
      • ACB2 - Breast cancer - Finding it early could save your life
      • ACB2A - Breast cancer - Finding it early could save your life (Arabic)
      • ACB2I - Breast cancer - Finding it early could save your life (Italian)
      • ACB2V - Breast cancer - Finding it early could save your life (Vietnamese)
      • BCHA - Do you have a breast change? (Arabic)
      • BCHC - Do you have a breast change? (Chinese)
      • BCHG - Do you have a breast change? (Greek)
      • BCHI - Do you have a breast change? (Italian)
      • EBCS - Information for women with early breast cancer
      • EBCSA - Information for women with early breast cancer (Arabic)
      • EBCSC - Information for women with early breast cancer (Chinese)
      • ACB2C - Breast cancer - Finding it early could save your life (Chinese)
      • ACB2G - Breast cancer - Finding it early could save your life (Greek)
      • BCHV - Do you have a breast change? (Vietnamese)
      • EBCSG - Information for women with early breast cancer (Greek)
      • EBCSI - Information for women with early breast cancer (Italian)
      • EBCSV - Information for women with early breast cancer (Vietnamese)
      • OFG - Ovarian Cancer in Australia - Fact sheet
      • CAO - Information about CA125 and Ovarian cancer
      • OCC - Epithelial ovarian cancer – understanding your diagnosis and treatment
      • DCC - Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) - Understanding your diagnosis and treatment
      • LCC - Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) and atypical hyperplasias of the breast
      • BCL - Boys do cry flyer
      • BCP - Boys do cry poster
      • MSD - My story DVD
      • CYF - Do you have breast cancer in your family? - Information sheet
      • MCG - A guide for women with metastatic breast cancer
      • PMF - for women considering preventative mastectomy due to a strong family history of breast cancer
      • BCB - Breast changes - what you need to know
    • Resources for health professionals
      • HRSYS - Hypofractionated radiotherapy for the treatment of early breast cancer: a systematic review
      • BISELR - Bisphosphonates in early breast cancer: a systematic literature review
      • MAXR - Management of the axilla for early breast cancer: a systematic review
      • RRM - Risk reducing medication for women at increased risk of breast cancer due to family history
      • HYRAD - Recommendations for use of hypofractionated radiotherapy in early (operable) breast cancer
      • MAXG - Recommendations for staging and managing the axilla in early (operable) breast cancer
      • MWOC - Management of women at high risk of ovarian cancer: a systematic review
      • BISPA - Recommendations for use of bisphosphonates for advanced breast cancer
      • BISALR - Bisphosphonates for advanced breast cancer - systematic review
      • MDNAW - Multidisciplinary cancer care - a national audit 2006 Full Report
      • MDIA-A national audit investigating the implementation of multidisciplinary cancer care in Australia
      • MDAS-Multidisciplinary cancer care in Australia: a national audit summary (SUMMARY)
      • FUPRW - Follow-up of patients with early breast cancer: a systematic review
      • DLR - Breast Cancer Staging and treatment
      • BOG - Advice about familial aspects of breast cancer and epithelial ovarian cancer
      • MSLM - The Management of Secondary Lymphoedema - Workshop module for health professionals
      • WWCEM - Well Women Workshop community education resource
      • BCNR - The Report to the Nation - Breast Cancer 2010
      • NBCA2 - NBOCC* and RACS National Breast Cancer Audit Public Health Monitoring Series 2008 data
      • CMAG - Recommendations for use of chemotherapy for the treatment of advanced breast cancer
      • FUGPW - Follow-up care for women with early breast cancer: a guide for general practitioners
      • SBIS - Synoptic breast imaging report desktop card
      • DCISGW-Understanding ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and deciding about treatment-communication aid
      • FUEG - Recommendations for follow-up of women with early breast cancer
      • FQOHR - Frequently asked questions about Surveillance for women at high risk of ovarian cancer
      • NBCAX - NBOCC* and RACS National Breast Cancer Audit Public Health Monitoring Series 2006 data
      • FQOSW - Frequently asked questions about screening for ovarian cancer
      • PCRG-3 - Distress Thermometer
      • PSC-2 - Psychosocial factors and the risk of developing breast cancer appendix
      • MDC - Report Multidisciplinary Care (MDC) in Aust - National Demonstration Project in Breast Cancer
      • RFRW - Breast cancer risk factors - a review of the evidence
      • BCD - Breast cancer specific data items for clinical cancer registration
      • NBCAX - NBOCC* and RACS National Breast Cancer Audit Public Health Monitoring Series 2007 data
      • OCARW - Appropriate referral for women with suspected ovarian cancer
      • SNGPW - The use of sentinel node biopsy in early (operable) breast cancer
      • PAT-1 The pathology reporting of breast cancer: a guide (3rd edition)
      • PAT-2 The pathology reporting of breast cancer - synoptic report (card)
      • PATSW - The pathology reporting of breast cancer - synoptic report card
      • PAT-4 The pathology reporting of breast cancer - synoptic report - ductal carcinoma insitu (form)
      • PAT-3 The pathology reporting of breast cancer - synoptic report - invasive carcinoma (form)
      • MLIS - Medico-legal implications of multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings (MDC)
      • ETAG - Recommendations for endocrine therapy treatment of hormone receptor-positive advanced breast
      • MDAD - Multidisciplinary care principles for advanced disease
      • SNBG - Recommendations for use of Sentinel node biopsy in early (operable) breast cancer
      • TAXG - Recommedations for use of Taxane chemotherapy regimens for treatment of early breast cancer
      • MSLG - The management of secondary lymphoedema - a guide for health professionals
      • NCOR - Neoadjuvant chemotherapy in ovarian cancer: a systematic review
      • SLERW - Review of research evidence on secondary lymphoedema
      • PCRG - Psychosocial care referral explanatory notes
      • PCRG-2 Psychosocial care referral checklist
      • NDS - National Data Strategy for Breast and Ovarian Cancer
      • MDCO - Multidisciplinary care – what are the medicolegal implications? (MDC)
      • ETMRW - Evidence on the use of endocrine therapy for post-menopausal women metastatic breast cancer
      • IORT - The use of intraoperative radiotherapy for the treatment of patients with early breast cancer
      • HERS - Summary for General Practitioners about the breast cancer drug Trastuzumab (Herceptin®)
      • HRSRW - Trastuzumab for HER2-positive breast cancer: a systematic review
      • MDIR - Multidisciplinary care – what are the medicolegal implications?
      • SNBRW - Sentinel Node Biopsy for Early Breast Cancer: a systematic review
      • TAXRW - Neoadjuvant treatment of early breast cancer - a systematic review
      • HERG - Recommendations for Trastuzumab (Herceptin®) for treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer
      • RSIG-1 Synoptic breast imaging report - update
      • MDCC - Information about the new MBS items for multidisciplinary cancer care
      • MRI - Magnetic resonance imaging for early breast cancer detection in women at high risk review
      • AWR - Breast Cancer - Knowledge to support women in your communities - Summary report
      • OCR - Ovarian cancer in Australia: an overview, 2006
      • BCR - Breast cancer in Australia: an overview, 2006
      • HTG - Aromatase inhibitors adjuvant endocrine therapy post-menopausal receptor-positive early bc
      • HTRW - Aromatase inhibitors adjuvant therapy postmenopausal hormone recept-pos early breast cancer
      • MDR - Making multidisciplinary cancer care a reality
      • IRPRW - Intraoperative radiotherapy for early breast cancer
      • IBS - The investigation of a new breast symptom - guide for GPs
      • IBSR - Evidence Relevant to Guidelines for the Investigation of Breast Symptoms
      • SSW-2 Addendum to Strengthening Support for Women with Breast Cancer
      • BHS-2 Key findings of NBCC** Breast Health Survey Technical Report
      • OCG - Assessment of symptoms that may be ovarian cancer: a guide for GPs
      • BNC-2 Executive summary of Specialist breast nurse competency standards and educational requirements
      • BNC-1 Specialist breast nurse competency standards and associated educational requirments
      • MDM - Multidisciplinary meetings for cancer care
      • BHS-1 National Breast Cancer Centre** Breast Health Survey Technical Report
      • SSW-1 - Strengthening Support for Women with Breast Cancer
      • ACS - A Core Strategy for Cancer Care - Accreditation of Cancer Services – A Discussion Paper
      • OFM - Answers to frequently asked questions about Ovarian Cancer
      • MSS - Sustainability of Multidisciplinary Cancer Care (MDC)
      • MDA - Multidisciplinary Care (MDC) in Australia - a summary
      • FNA - Breast fine needle aspiration cytology and core biopsy - a guide for practice
      • PCAS - A summary guide for psychosocial care of adults with cancer for health professionals
      • IPD - The identification of psychological distress in women with breast cancer
      • NSC - National survey of women with early breast cancer: their perceptions of care
      • PBI - Psychosocial impact in the areas of body image and sexuality for women with breast cancer
      • CPO - Clinical practice guidelines for the management of women with epithelial ovarian cancer
      • NSO - National Survey of Coordinated Care for Breast Cancer
      • DCW-1 Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) in women in New South Wales 1995-2000
      • DCW-2 Summary of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) in women in New South Wales 1995-2000
      • EDP - Early detection of breast cancer - position statement
      • MDS - Summary Multidisciplinary Care (MDC) in Aust - National Demonstration Project in Breast Cancer
      • TAT-2 Summary Use of taxanes for neo and adjuvant treatment early and locally advanced breast cancer
      • TAT-1 Review Use of taxanes for neo and adjuvant treatment early and locally advanced breast cancer
      • LHA-2 - Summary Use of luteinising hormone-releasing agonists adjuvant treatment early breast cancer
      • LHA-1 - Review Use of luteinising hormone-releasing agonists adjuvant treatment early breast cancer
      • YWC - Clinical practice guidelines for the management and support of younger women with breast cance
      • PCA - Clinical practice guidelines for the psychosocial care of adults with cancer
      • CMW - Clinical management of DCIS, LCIS and atypical hyperplasia of the breast
      • MWM - The management of the woman with metastatic breast cancer
      • OPA - Priority actions for ovarian cancer control: a framework for a national approach
      • NTU - New Technologies in breast cancer diagnosis
      • OAW - Ovarian Cancer in Australian women
      • SMW - Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of screening mammography in women over 70 years of age
      • BIG-1 Breast imaging - a guide for practice
      • ADV - Clinical practice guidelines for the management of advanced breast cancer
      • RUK - Systematic adjuvant therapy for women with early breast cancer
      • NRT - New radiotherapy techniques
      • MAX - Management of the axilla in women with breast cancer - first edition
      • CPG - Clinical practice guidelines for the management of early breast cancer (2nd ed.)
      • LRS - Encouraging research into lymphoedema: a report on the summit held on 25 and 26 February 2000
      • SSR - Strengthening support for women with breast cancer - background paper
      • SBN - Specialist Breast Nurses: an evidence-based model for Australian practice
      • PSC-1 - Psychosocial factors and the risk of developing breast cancer
      • LRR - Encouraging research into lymphoedema: a register of lymphoedema research
      • DCX - Experience of diagnosis: information and support needs of women diagnosed with DCIS
      • PCG - Psychosocial care for women with breast cancer - clinical practice guidelines
      • DCI - Prognosis and management of women with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) of the breast - review
      • LYM - Lymphoedema - prevalence, risk factors and management - a review of research
      • BCA - Breast cancer and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
  • Media
    • Media releases
      • Women consider mastectomy to reduce their risk of breast cancer
      • New online training assists GPs with cancer screening
      • New guide to assist diagnosis of endometrial cancer
      • Ovarian cancer: reducing time from symptoms to diagnosis may not improve survival rates
      • New resource to support breast cancer awareness workshops for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
      • Groundbreaking Australian study examines treatment for women with ovarian cancer
      • On World Cancer Day take simple steps to prevent one in three cancers
      • Meeting the Rural Challenge on Pink Ribbon Day
      • Helping women with breast cancer in rural Australia to Stay In Touch
      • Starting a conversation about secondary breast cancer
      • Applications open for scholarships to improve local breast cancer care
      • Supporting Sisters and Aunties to Survive!
      • Increased role for GPs in early breast cancer care
      • Funding available to run breast cancer awareness workshops for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
      • Australian-first study shows DCIS increases risk of invasive breast cancer
      • Despite improvements, prognosis still poor for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer
      • Simple lifestyle changes can reduce breast cancer risk
      • New online tool assesses family history of ovarian and breast cancer
      • Australia’s most extensive breast and ovarian cancer information at your fingertips
      • More breast cancer cases, but early detection and improved treatment lead to fewer deaths
      • Men find breast cancer support in resource launched today
      • Australian women reassured: ovarian cancer screening not recommended
      • New health package to help rural women with breast cancer
      • Free workshop to provide lifesaving information to Aboriginal women in Yarrabah
      • Grants available to boost local breast cancer support
      • Night shiftwork and breast cancer risk
      • Women with early breast cancer to receive the most up-to-date information available
      • The Change comes too soon for young ovarian cancer patients
      • New Australian study: ovarian cancer not a ‘silent killer’
      • MRI scans funded for younger women at high risk of breast cancer
      • Improving support and care for young women with breast cancer
      • Cheeky new breast cancer campaign speaks to younger women
      • Applications open for scholarships to improve local breast cancer care
  • Policy
    • Position statements
      • Surveillance of women at high or potentially high risk of ovarian cancer - NBOCC* Position Statement
      • Population screening and early detection of ovarian cancer in asymptomatic women - NBOCC* Position statement
      • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and risk of breast cancer - NBOCC* Position statement
      • Risk of invasive breast cancer in women exposed to diethylstilbestrol in utero: A review of the evidence - NBOCC* Position statement
      • Over-diagnosis from mammography screening - NBOCC* Position statement
      • Sentinel node biopsy in breast cancer - NBOCC* Position statement
      • Early detection of breast cancer - NBOCC* Position statement
      • Complementary and alternative therapies - NBOCC* Position statement
      • Statement on use of thermography to detect breast cancer - NBOCC* Position statement
    • Policy submissions
      • Enhancing Australia’s position as a preferred destination for clinical trials
      • The Guiding Principles for Regional Cancer Centres
      • Development of a new National Women’s Health Policy
      • Towards a national primary health care strategy - an Australian government discussion paper
      • The preventative health taskforce discussion paper
      • The ACSQHC draft operating standards and technical design for Australian Clinical Quality Registries
      • The National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission’s draft Principles to shape Australia’s health system
      • The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care's (ACSQHC) draft National Patient Charter of Rights
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