OUR VISION: ZERO DEATHS FROM BREAST CANCER
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and an important time for NBCF to highlight why research in this area is so crucial. Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, with 9 people losing their lives to the disease every day.
The only way to stop deaths from breast cancer is by funding research to improve our understanding of how breast cancer originates, grows and spreads so that we can stop it in its tracks. Join us to progress our vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer.
“For 30 years, NBCF’s commitment to funding world-class breast cancer research has led to extraordinary discoveries. We want to ensure that a diagnosis of breast cancer doesn’t lead to a death and research is key to achieving this.”
– Associate Professor Cleola Anderiesz, NBCF CEO
ABOUT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) takes place every October. The aim of the BCAM is to shine a light on the devastating impact breast cancer has on thousands of Australians each day.
Every year over 21,000 people in Australia (including around 200 men) will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Every day 58 people in Australia will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Every year over 3,300 people in Australia (including 33 men) will die from breast cancer. That’s someone’s mother, sister, friend or family member whose life has been tragically cut short because of the disease.
Although the five-year survival rate has increased from 76% to 92% (and rising) since 1994 thanks to research, there is still progress to be made to stop deaths from breast cancer. By targeting the remaining 8% who don’t live past this survival rate, NBCF’s goal is to reach Zero Deaths from breast cancer.
We rely entirely on generous donations from the Australian community to fund leading breast cancer researchers. Through these funds, we are able to invest in world-class research in prevention, detection, new and improved treatment and quality of life to ultimately stop deaths from breast cancer.
LEARN MORE ABOUT BREAST CANCER
HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED IN BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Pink Products guide
Mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month by shopping our pink products range. Your purchase supports world-class breast cancer research.
Pink Ribbon Breakfast
This October, come together with friends, family or colleagues to raise funds for game changing breast cancer research.
Merchandise
Spread the word, you’re helping to save lives. Every purchase supports game-changing breast cancer research.
Make A Donation
Join us to progress our vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer by donating to raise funds for breast cancer research.