Advanced Breast Cancer

Advanced breast cancer includes both locally advanced and metastatic breast cancer. The prognosis for women with advanced breast cancer can be very variable and may depend on the type of breast cancer, the time from initial diagnosis of early breast cancer and recurrence, and the site of the recurrence.

Typically breast cancer has a longer history than many other common cancers. Even in the presence of significant metastases, it may take the form of a chronic illness, with some women living several years.

Advanced Breast Cancer Forum: Using the Evidence to Find the Way Forward

The Advanced Breast Cancer Forum aimed to highlight the issues affecting people with advanced breast cancer, and to commence discussion about how best to respond to identified needs. The Forum was held on Friday, 24th October 2003, at the Park Hyatt, Melbourne.

Session 1 The Needs of Consumers with Advanced Breast Cancer

Issues and needs of people with advanced breast cancer - Anne Pennington (Word Doc 29KB)

Issues and needs of people with advanced breast cancer - Judy Shepherdson (MS PPT File 55KB) 14 November, 2006

The information and supportive care needs of people with advanced breast cancer - Professor Sanchia Aranda (MS PPT File 177KB)

Balancing medical treatments with quality of life - Dr Martin Stockler (MS PPT File 1.1MB)

Session 2 Service Delivery Models

An integrated approach to the management of advanced breast cancer in the UK - a pilot model - Dr Peter Martin (MS PPT File 714KB)

Cancer without walls service (NSW) - Maree Bransdon (MS PPT File 84KB)

The Breast Services Enhancement Program advanced breast cancer project - Dr Jacquie Chirgwin & Jane Stephens (MS PPT File 725KB)

Session 3 Provision of Care for People with Advanced Breast Cancer

The GP's role in the management of advanced breast cancer Dr Angela Rutherford - (MS PPT File 57 KB)

Group therapy in advanced breast cancer: the benefits of emotional expression and support - Brenda Grabsch (MS PPT File 93KB)

Psychological support and family therapy - Annabel Pollard (MS PPT File 594KB)

Session 4 The Way Forward

Priority statements from expert panel
Panel members

Dr Mitchell Chipman

Priority statements from expert panel - Dr Roslyn Drummond (MS PPT File 46KB)

Priority statements from expert panel - Mary Harvey (MS PPT File 78KB)

Dr Peter Martin,

Dr Lisa Newton,

Priority statements from expert panel - Anne Pennington (Word Doc 22KB)

Summary of panel & discussion- the way forward - Martin Stockler (MS PPT File 42KB)