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Now for our very first and very important topic. Breast Screening!

Ladies we are supplying the following information for you as we at Doctors-4U feel we cannot stress too much how important a Breast Screening is!

Governments obviously feel the same providing information on the Internet for you to see. We feel and hope by bringing these details to you it will assist you to become more conscious of what you should be aware of, also to enlighten you as to what facilities are available and the help, if needed.

We therefore have placed some direct links below because we feel all women should be made aware of these facilities and the help available. We urge you to have a look at these sites, to study them carefully, and if we can save even one life through bringing this to your attention our efforts have been justified.

Life is precious so check these out now!
And remember, any questions talk to your Doctor!

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1. Breastscreen
   This is an excellent Government site as it provides information, in several languages, about Breast Screen services and procedures as well as information on some specific breast conditions. There are also some Links to other sites for those searching for more information.
   http://www.breastscreen.org.au/
   
   
2. Victoria Women's Health Web site a wonderful site provided for the information of Victorian Women. http://www.whv.org.au
   
   
3. A story of a lady who had breast cancer. This is a wonderful site about a lady who had breast cancer and has put her story on the Web in the hope that it will help others! We are sure it will. Be sure to read it at www.breastcancersuccess.com
   
   
4. Cancer initiative: iSource National Breast Cancer Centre The iSource National Breast Cancer Centre works in partnership with women, health professionals, cancer organisations and governments to reduce mortality from breast cancer, and to increase the well-being of women diagnosed with the disease. Please check their site at
   www.health.gov.au:80/pq/cancer/nbcc.htm
   30 Sep 2002
   
   
5. Fight to beat breast cancer! A new survey and audit show Australia is developing better and more effective ways of beating breast cancer. The National Surgical Audit for Breast Cancer has been developed by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
   www.health.gov.au:80/mediarel/yr1999/mw/mw99045.htm
   30 Apr 1999
   
   
6. Psychosocial Clinical Practice Guidelines Support and Counselling. The latest research evidence examining the psychological and social needs of women with breast cancer has produced ‘Psychosocial Clinical Practice Guidelines: information, support and counselling to women with breast cancer’. www.health.gov.au:80/nhmrc/media/2000rel/breast.htm
   14 Mar 2002
   
   

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