One in every nine Australian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85. It could be a mother, sister, aunt, cousin, niece or friend. Whoever they are, one thing they have in common is that they will all need our help and support.

This year, Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon Day is on Monday, October 26th. Pink Ribbon Day is your chance to help raise money and awareness for all Australian women affected by breast cancer.

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A significant decline in breast cancer rates amongst Australian women aged over 50 years has been linked to a recent dramatic decrease in the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), according to new research by The Cancer Council NSW.

The research, published in Medical Journal Australia , found that the use of HRT in Australia dropped, by 40 per cent from 2001 to 2003 following the US Women’s Health Initiative study, which highlighted HRT’s adverse effects.

During the same period, there was a significant seven per cent drop in breast cancer rates among women aged 50 and over, which is equivalent to 600 fewer cases of breast cancer among Australian women. Dr Karen Canfell, lead author of this new Australian research said, “This research replicates recent findings from the US, which also showed a substantial decline in breast cancer attributed largely to declining use of HRT”.

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Article from BCIA

Avon Race for Research is an annual 5km fun run/walk for serious athletes as well as for beginners and families held on the Newcastle Foreshore, NSW.

Since the inaugural event in 1996, race for research has raised more than $294,000 for our breast cancer research programs.

Our 2006 event attracted 2,556 participants and is the largest not-for-profit fun run in the Newcastle and Hunter Region. For photos of our 2006 event click here.

The 2007 Avon Race for Research will be held on Sunday 21 October on the picturesque Newcastle Foreshore.  The event is open to women, men and children of all ages.

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