Breast Cancer Trials

The Future of Genetic Testing in Breast CancerCancer Geneticist Associate Professor Judy Kirk explains the role of genetics in breast cancer research and how this information will help inform future t...

25 Mar 20203min

Early Breast Cancer: What the SMALL Clinical Trial is InvestigatingEarly breast cancer refers to cancer that is confined to the breast or the axillary (armpit) lymph nodes. It's a research focus for D...

27 Feb 20207min

HER+ HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer: Can we Predict Outcomes?Hormone-sensitive breast tumors make up around 70% of all breast cancers. Associate Professor Aleix Prat explains what research is being co...

20 Feb 20205min

Becoming a Breast Cancer Advocate: One Survivor's JourneySydney-based advocate and politician Dai Le speaks with us about the impact her diagnosis has had on her life, how she explained her diagnosis ...

13 Feb 202019min

Understanding BRCA1 and BRCA2 Gene MutationsWomen who carry BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations have a high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Associate Professor Judy Kirk explains what the BRCA...

30 Jan 20206min

How Clinical Trials Can Lead to Lifelong FriendshipsMichelle and Maxine were both participants in the Breast Cancer Trials CHARIOT clinical trial. They received the same treatment, at the same hospita...

23 Jan 202010min

Breast Cancer's Emotional Toll: The Psychological Impact You Should KnowClinical Psychologist Dr Lisa Beatty explains the impact of a breast cancer diagnosis on your mental health, and how you can get...

16 Jan 20206min

Why Career Breaks are Sometimes Necessary After a Breast Cancer DiagnosisHeidi started getting mammograms at the age of 42, after a close friend was diagnosed with breast cancer in her early 40s. She ...

6 Des 20198min