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Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer-related death in women in Australia. Around one in 10 women will be diagnosed with this disease. Although it can affect all adult women, it is very uncommon under the age of 30 and the risk increases with age. About one third of breast cancers occur in women under the age of 50, and about one quarter in women 70 years and over.
Today, thanks to recent developments in prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer, and continuing clinical trials research, more women than ever before are surviving breast cancer long term.
Your age
As you grow older, your risk increases. Breast cancer is uncommon among women under the age of 40, but the risk increases after the age of 50 among post-menopausal women. Over 70 per cent of breast cancers are diagnosed in women over 50.
Family history
Most women who develop breast cancer have no family history of the disease. However, a woman’s risk increases if she has close relatives diagnosed – either on her mother’s or father’s side.
If you have had breast cancer before
A woman who has had breast cancer, compared with women who have never had the disease, is at an increased risk of developing it again – either in the same breast or the other breast. So long term follow up is important.
Genetics
Researchers have found that changes or mutations to two specific genes (BRCA1 AND BRCA2) increase a woman’s risk significantly. These changes can be detected by genetic screening and doctors can suggest treatments to delay or prevent breast cancer from developing. Recently, new genes associated with breast cancer have been discovered.
Oestrogen
The female hormone, oestrogen, also has a role. Girls who begin menstruating early, or women who have a late menopause may be at a greater risk. Women who have no children and those who have their first child after age 30 may also be at a higher risk. Long term Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) increases risk.
Lifestyle
If you eat a diet high in fats and low in fresh fruit and vegetables, if you are overweight, or if you drink too much alcohol, you are putting yourself at greater risk of developing breast cancer.
Being sedentary
Research shows that women who are physically active and maintain a healthy body weight have a lower risk of breast cancer. In fact, regular exercise may reduce a woman’s risk by 30 per cent or more.
Breast changes
It is important to be aware of the normal look and feel of your breasts and to report any unusual and persistent breast changes promptly.
The earlier breast cancer is detected, the best chance of cure.
If you experience any of these symptoms, particularly if they persist for several weeks, see your doctor as soon as possible:
Lumps or a thickening under the skin of the breast.
Discharge from the nipple.
Any change to the shape or texture of the nipple.
Any change to the texture of the skin of the breast such as dimpling or puckering.
Underarm tenderness or persistent, unusual pain.
Any change in the size or shape of the breast.
But remember, the majority of breast changes are not breast cancer.
Women over the age of 40 are eligible for a free two yearly mammogram with BreastScreen Australia. This is particularly important for women over 50.
The Breast Cancer Institute of Australia Mother’s Day Appeal is an inspiring way to support research that is saving women’s lives. Make your donation today and you will receive a beautiful Mother’s Day card to give to your Mum. Simply visit www.bcia.org.au to donate online or call 1800 423 444.
When celebrity chef Nigella Lawson says “Pomegranate”, viewers say, “How much?” They call it the ‘Nigella effect’ Nigella’s use of an ingredient sees its sudden rise in popularity in supermarkets.
However, it turns out that even the Domestic Goddess can’t wield ultimate power at home in the kitchen.
49-year-old Nigella has admitted to UK newspaper Daily Telegraph that, when it comes to her famed cooking, her children give her the thumbs down.
“My children won’t eat my food,” says Nigella. “If it is not plastic or out of a box, then they are not interested.”
You mean, they don’t want goose fat on their cornflakes? Surely not!
But if Nigella’s children won’t eat home-cooked meals, what hope do the rest of us have?
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Olivia Newton-John is responsible for some of the most embarrassing photos in my family album. Well, that’s what I like to think, anyway…
You see, there aren’t too many girls who look good in lycra leggings – and I am not one of them. But could you stop me from wearing them as a youngster when Grease came out? Oh no, there was no stopping me and, believe me, people tried. My brother wouldn’t let me play in the park with his friends if I was wearing my spray-on lycra pants, so I would put my old pair of cords on over the top and whip them off when his cute friends arrived, revealing my Kermit green shiny legs, knobbly knees and all.
You see, I wanted to be Olivia in that movie so bad. Not sweet Sandy from Grease, but the high-heeled vixen at the end – the bad girl who made John Travolta growl in delight. Unfortunately, the reactions I got for my attempts were more grimace than groan, but, to this day, I can still recreate the entire last scene of the movie, shaking my shoulders and rocking on an imaginary seesaw just as my idol Olivia did so many years ago.
It should come as no surprise then that I was excited beyond words when my editor, Robyn Foyster, told me I was to fly to Los Angeles to interview my childhood idol for The Weekly’s cover story. What made the assignment even more exciting was the fact that I was also going to meet Olivia’s daughter, Chloe, whose music I came across a couple of years ago when her debut album was released.
My tastes had changed a lot since my early You’re the One that I Want days and Chloe’s music was exactly where it had headed – dark, intense, rocking. It was an interesting paradox that Australia’s sweetheart could produce a daughter who was also musically gifted – only in a completely different direction. I wondered what Olivia thinks of Chloe’s music and what Chloe thinks of her mums? Could two women so different artistically really have a lot in common?
The answer is, these two women are, in fact, each other’s greatest fan and despite all they have been through together – the bad and the good – they remain each other’s best friend, greatest support and inspiration.
In fact, on the day we met, Chloe turned up in lycra leggings just like the ones I used to wear. Seems the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree after all!
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The unrepentant actor parades his new lover as baby talk grows.
Mel Gibson has outraged his estranged wife and their seven children by shamelessly flaunting his new love — who is reportedly pregnant — on the red carpet.
Less than three weeks after the Australian actor’s long suffering wife Robyn officially called an end to their 28-year marriage, Mel, 56, showed off his Russian-born mistress, 39-year-old former lingerie model and singer-pianist Oksana Grigorieva, at the Los Angeles premiere of X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Aware that the very public move would be seen as a sign that the couple’s clandestine affair is now serious, a defiant Mel smiled proudly as he walked the red carpet with his younger lover by his side.
Rubbing salt in Robyn’s wounds, Mel’s rep then stated, “Mel has been single for almost three years and it’s nice to see him getting out and enjoying himself.”
Three years or not, renowned body language expert Dr Lillian Glass believe Mel is besotted. “He is like a schoolboy in love. He holds on to her hand tightly and passionately, with their fingers interlocked. His face looks relaxed and he has a Cheshire Cat grin on his face.”
Despite claims Mel cheated on his wife with multiple women, Dr Glass says Oksana’s body language indicates she is no fleeting romance for the Braveheart star. “She looks like a princess and it is obvious that Mel treats her like one,” says Lillian. “She knows the power she has over Mel, as indicated by her smug, knowing smile.”
But the move has infuriated his 53-year-old ex, Robyn, who insiders reveal feels humiliated by how quickly Mel has moved on from his marriage.
The star and Matthew Broderick pay $200,000 to complete their family.
Sarah Jessica Parker, 44, and husband Matthew Broderick, 47, have shelled out more than $200,000 to welcome two baby daughters into their family — a move they hope will help rebuild their relationship.
The couple shocked Hollywood last week when they announced they were expecting twin girls via surrogacy, amid ongoing rumours that their marriage is struggling.
“Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are happily anticipating the birth of their twin daughters late this summer with the generous help of a surrogate,” their publicist said in a statement. “The entire family is overjoyed.”
Insiders say the couple, who are biological parents to son James, 6 (left), have made a commitment to their future together as they await the new arrivals.
“They really believe these babies can make their marriage stronger,” an insider told US magazine Star.
In August last year, it was reported that Matthew had been having an affair with a 25-year-old youth worker while Sarah was in the UK filming the first Sex And The City flick. The pair are hoping to put the scandal behind them by paying a 26-year-old divorcee more than $40,000 to carry the twins, conceived using IVF.
