Srixon International 2013 Sub-Junior Golf Comp

For an update on Matthew Hingston's progress at this event, visit http://jnjg.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/jnjg13/event/jnjg1318/index.htm

GSA Conference

Currently at the General Surgeons Australia conference at The Westin in Sydney. Congratulations to the organisers for a helpful programme.

Beach Energy

Beach Energy has just committed $150,000 to provide 3,500 bowel cancer screening tests for their employees. Good work - and a positive challenge to other employers.

Near Hole in One

Matthew Hingston's near hole in ine at the Par 3 180m 8th at Emerald Downs Golf Course today after missing the hole by cm's. Ignore my second shot off to the right!

Tour de Rocks 2014

Tour de Rocks 2014 has now been set for April 24-26th. It should again be a lot of fun, but also hopefully will raise significant funds for cancer research. See www.tourderocks.com.au

New Boat!!!

My new boat & helicopter - NOT!!!

EviQ & FRA BOC

Here's some useful breast cancer genetics tools ...

https://www.eviq.org.au/

And

http://canceraustralia.gov.au/clinical-best-practice/gynaecological-cancers/familial-risk-assessment-fra-boc

MammaPrint

A glimpse at the future ... http://www.agendia.com/pages/mammaprint/21.php

Predict

At ASBD Conference - Just learnt about a new tool which will help my patients ...... http://www.predict.nhs.uk/predict.shtml

Australasian Society of Breast Disease 2013 Cairns Conference

Have just arrived at Cairns Convention Centre for Australasian Society of Breast Disease Annual Conference. Great start to program with Workshop in Oncoplastic Surgery.

NSW PSSA Regional Golf Champs

Matthew Hingston competing in the Golf champs today. Congratulations Matthew on a very enjoyable two days.

Too Busy for Breast Cancer Screening

One in two women are increasing their risk of breast cancer by skipping regular mammograms simply because they are too busy, according to alarming new research. Breast Screen NSW recently surveyed 1000 women aged 50-74 and found half missed their regular appointment, with most citing a "lack of time" as the reason despite 95 per cent agreeing the free screening could save their life. "Twelve women get diagnosed every day in NSW and 17 a week die of breast cancer, and many of these deaths don't need to happen because screening can pick up a cancer as small as a grain of rice before it's even able to be felt," Cancer Institute of NSW deputy CEO Professor Sanchia Aranda said.

I consider breast cancer screening time well spent, particularly if it saves your life! Dr Guy Hingston.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/one-in-two-australian-women-too-busy-for-breast-cancer-test/story-fni0cx12-1226713578149

AirNZ Services to Masterton

Truly saddened to hear the planned cessation of AirNZ services to Masterton in Feb 2014. There is no easy solution to this dilemma.

New Dr Guy Hingston YouTube Video

http://youtu.be/SF9nRL63Gyc