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September 2024
TWIN STUDY COULD REVOLUTIONISE BREAST CANCER PREVENTION
Thanks to your dedicated support, National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF)-funded researcher Professor John Hopper is working on new ways to predict breast cancer risk from mammograms that are more accurate than all known genetic factors. The new study involving twins aims to uncover the factors potentially playing a role in increasing risk of the disease.
The study will recruit about 2,000 pairs of twin sisters without breast cancer and 100 pairs with the disease to uncover new insights into the causes of breast cancer both genetic and non-genetic.
Tracey and Tania are one of the pairs of twins who are participating in the study. Tracey was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. After 14 months of breast cancer treatment, Tracey is now more than four years cancer-free. Tracey worries for her identical twin Tania as they carry the same genetics.
“I worry all the time. I worry she’s going to have that mammogram and it’s going to come back positive, and we’ll both have to go through it all again,” said Tracey.
Professor Hopper’s study could change breast screening and breast cancer prevention across the world. By combining information gathered from mammograms analysed by artificial intelligence, DNA extracted from blood and personal questionnaires, the work will calculate a person’s personal risk score.
“Studying twins is a powerful way to make new insights into the causes of the disease, genetic and non-genetic, by finding out why they are similar to each other as well as why they differ from one another. In particular, twins allow us to control one of the main variables in our health – genetics. We can then drill down on the role that other factors are playing.”
Research studies like this one conducted by Professor Hopper and his team would not be possible without the generosity of people like you. Thank you for helping us fund life-changing breast cancer research.
SUNSHINE COAST PINK RIBBON RACE DAY
In 2024, the team at 4 Ingredients are celebrating 10 years of support for National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and we are thrilled that the Sunshine Coast Pink Ribbon Race Day returned this year.
The sun was out for the spectacular event on Sunday 15th September, with a field full of vibrant PINK fashion, thrilling live entertainment and of course, the raffle draw where a lucky Queenslander took home the 2024 MINI Countryman C in elegant NANUQ WHITE, valued at an impressive $58,227, proudly donated by the team and longstanding NBCF supporters Coastline MINI Garage.
The NBCF team would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Kim, Mel, Mariah, Russell, and their dedicated teams, for their hard-work and commitment, helping NBCF move towards its vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer. We would also like to extend our thanks to over three hundred people who attended the event, with each ticket sold contributing significantly to breast cancer research.
FATHER’S DAY APPRECIATION
To mark Father’s Day this month, we honour the love, support and strength of fathers and father figures. Here are some messages from our community ambassadors to their loved ones in celebration of Father’s Day.
"This is my husband, Riaad. He has been the rock of our family, especially during times when I’ve been unwell. Riaad's unwavering love and presence have shone through the roughest days."
Zayaan, diagnosed 2022
“My one-legged, 75 year old dad “hopped” 100km with me to celebrate life after a breast cancer diagnosis. He showed me that there is beauty and strength in taking things one step at a time. Happy Father’s Day dad. You are my inspiration!”
Czarina, diagnosed 2022
“Happy Father's Day to my selfless husband who held every part of our young family together. During my first infusion he said he wished it was him and not me in the chair.”
Kathy, diagnosed 2023
"Happy Father’s Day to my husband Denis. You always make us laugh, keep our bellies full with your delicious cooking and give exceptional hugs. We love and appreciate you!"
Kelee, diagnosed 2023
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