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Research summaries

New research is published on a daily basis about all aspects of breast and ovarian cancer - from causes, prevention, early detection and diagnosis through to treatment, supportive care and follow-up.

Below are some summaries of relevant research regarding breast and ovarian cancer. These were provided by National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre* to help consumers, media and health professionals better understand implications for the future of breast and ovarian cancer detection and care in Australia.



Fertility drugs and ovarian cancer risk - Research Summary

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April 2009

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 10:28 Read more...
 

Blood test for ovarian cancer marketed for use in diagnostic setting - Research Summary

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December 2008

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 10:29 Read more...
 

Side-effects of Endocrine treatments may predict risk of breast cancer recurrence - Research Summary

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December 2008

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 10:30 Read more...
 

Genetic factors may explain poorer breast cancer survival in younger women - Research Summary

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August 2008

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 10:30 Read more...
 

Combination of tests may improve early detection of ovarian cancer - Research Summary

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August 2008

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 10:31 Read more...
 

Young women may reduce risk of breast cancer with regular exercise - Research Summary

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August 2008

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 10:32 Read more...
 

Cancer risk persisits after ceasing combined Hormone Replacement Therapy - Research Summary

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August 2008

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 10:32 Read more...
 

Protein triggers aggressive breast cancer - Research Summary

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April 2008

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 10:33 Read more...
 

Benefits of risk reduction surgery differ for carriers of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations - Research Summary

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April 2008

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 10:33 Read more...
 

Blood test detects early stage ovarian cancer - Research Summary

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March 2008

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 10:33 Read more...
 

Oral contraceptives give long-term protection against ovarian cancer - Research Summary

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February 2008

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 10:34 Read more...
 

Study confirms long-term superiority of anastrozole over tamoxifen in preventing breast cancer recurrence - Research Summary

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January 2008

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 11:11 Read more...
 



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