Synopsis
Breast Cancer Trials is a group of world-leading breast cancer doctors and researchers based in Australia and New Zealand, with a commitment to exploring and finding better treatments for people affected by breast cancer through clinical trials research. The Breast Cancer Trials Podcast is a platform to share the latest in breast cancer research, to share stories and experiences of those who have had breast cancer, and to help explain topics around breast cancer and clinical trials research. www.breastcancertrials.org.au
Episodes
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What is Neoadjuvant therapy?
18/02/2019 Duration: 06minNeoadjuvant therapy refers to treatment before surgery and it aims to shrink the breast cancer in size to increase the chance of breast conserving surgery and to monitor the effect of treatment on the tumour. In this podcast, Associate Professor Prue Francis, the Chair of the Breast Cancer Trials Scientific Advisory Committee, explains the potential benefits of neoadjuvant therapy and why it’s been increasingly used in breast cancer research. Find out more: www.breastcancertrials.org.au