THIS week's contributor is Associate Professor Elgene Lim, NBCF funded researcher - This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Pink Ribbon Breakfast campaign held by the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) in October for International Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Funds raised through Pink Ribbon Breakfast will support NBCF researchers including my team and I at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research.
My research aims to target hormone receptors (estrogen and androgen receptors) in breast cancer tumours, specifically to identify ways to sensitise these cancer cells to endocrine therapies. The success of this research could open doors to potential development of treatments for patients living with breast cancer.
Therapeutic breakthroughs in breast cancer have stemmed from fundamental discoveries in laboratories in the last decade. These have led to a significant prolongation of life in women with breast cancer. Even in the setting of advanced breast cancer, survival has increased to many years in many patients.
Success in research would not be possible without the funds raised from the Australian community. NBCF is urging the community to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to support ongoing research for this devastating disease.
Register to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast at www.pinkribbonbreakfast.org.au
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