Why do women use HRT and what are the benefits? What are the associated risks?

Maintaining an ideal body weight and active lifestyle is protective against breast cancer. What else can I do to help myself?

Liz O'Riordan was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and has been through chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy.

What a great night we had last week chatting to local General Medical Practitioners at Mrs Robinson Restaurant and Lounge, Deakin University, Burwood. We discussed the conundrum of HRT and Breast Cancer risk, (3D) mammogram tomosynthesis, modern oncoplastic breast surgery, hormonal therapy for breast cancer and it's bone health implications, and finally hereditary breast cancer. Apart from meeting some of my referring GPs face to face for the first time, it's always interesti

It's such a common question: "How do I tell my kids about my breast cancer diagnosis?" My previous post generated a great deal of discussion amongst my patients so I thought I'd share a resource which I think is just fabulous. Medikidz comics are written by doctors and are specifically directed at pre-teen children. The breast cancer edition is available through Breast Cancer Network Australia with their "My Journey Kit". This is a free information resource we make available

How can I talk to my children about my breast cancer diagnosis?

Are you a High Risk / BRCA Mutation Carrier?

How can I help my friends who need support during their breast cancer treatment? Meal Train!