Breast Cancer Trials

Hormone sensitive breast tumors make up around 70% of all breast cancers. Associate Professor Aleix Prat explains what research is being conducted into this metastatic disease and how before we can find a cure, researchers are working in the short term to find a way to make it a chronic disease.

Sydney based advocate and politician Dai Le speaks with us about the impact her diagnosis has had on her life, how she explained her diagnosis to her son and the importance of spreading breast cancer awareness in non-English speaking communities.

Women 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 mutation is & measures women with the mutation can take.

Michelle and Maxine are both participants in the Breast Cancer Trials CHARIOT clinical trial. They are receiving the same treatment, at the same hospital and formed a friendship through their shared experience. They discuss their experience on the trial & how helpful it has been to have a friend by their side.

Clinical psychologist Dr Lisa Beatty explains what impact a diagnosis can have, how to can get help & what impact poor mental health can have on your recovery.

Heidi started getting mammograms at 42 after a close friend was diagnosed in her early 40s. She was thankful she did, after she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 43. Heidi speaks with us about being diagnosed as a young woman with a young family, having to put your career on hold and not being afraid to ask for help when you need it.

Professor Julia White explains that de-escalation is right-sizing treatments for patients. She explains how we can find out who needs more or less surgery as part of their breast cancer treatment.

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Sarah's oncologist told her to walk around the block to keep fit during treatment. Sarah took this a step further and skipped the drive into her second chemo treatment and instead ran to the hospital. It sparked a love of running and Sarah continued running throughout her whole treatment, even running 12km in the week before her last chemo treatment. Sarah is a supporter of Breast Cancer Trials.

Patients with breast cancer have higher rates of cardiovascular disease. Professor Bogda Koczwara explains why & what patients & doctors should be aware of to protect heart health.

Malea Parker was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year. She speaks with us about how her family support has been essential during treatment and why she believes breast cancer clinical trials research is so important.