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MATTERS OF THE HEART
With your support, Professor Bogda Koczwara’s NBCF-funded research is looking to improve the management of heart health issues for people going through or recovering from breast cancer.
Cardiovascular disease is the second-leading cause of death for women with a diagnosis of breast cancer (following breast cancer itself). Currently, there are no clear pathways through breast cancer treatment that focus on maintaining heart health throughout. Professor Koczwara aims to ensure women have access to medical care that promises they receive the best breast cancer treatment without having to compromise their heart health.
Professor Koczwara’s research will develop a new, nurse-led clinical model of care that will centre on identifying just how much risk each individual has of developing heart problems. The risk is highest for those who had known risk factors when they were diagnosed with breast cancer – like obesity and poor diet. These are very common in Australian women. Right now, there are more opportunities to reduce the strain on the hearts of Australian women going through breast cancer treatment, so this project could go a long way towards saving many lives if it is successful.
Once a person’s risk has been assessed, they will be taught how they can achieve better heart health for themselves, preventing or managing the potential toxic side-effects of cancer treatment on the heart.
Through assessing a person’s risk, it will allow them to take control of their own heart health, preventing complications further down the line. This research will help to save the lives of many Australians that would otherwise fall to breast cancer’s quiet second danger. This will keep so many families together for longer – preventing heartbreak in so many ways.
"Thank you! Your support allows me to be at the forefront of breast cancer research that will change lives today and tomorrow."
- NBCF-funded researcher,
Professor Bogda Koczwara
Dates for the diary
We’ve been so encouraged by all the new and innovative ways you all continued to show your support during the pandemic. We’ve got a whole calendar of events that you can take part in this year, so you can carry on making life-saving breast cancer research happen.
55 Squat Challenge
Do 55 squats a day to honour every person diagnosed with breast cancer each day in Australia.
Mother’s Day Classic
Bring your family and friends together and walk or run to raise funds for breast cancer research.
GO PINK!
How will you use our favourite colour to help people live longer, better lives this year?
Step Up
In August we Step Up against breast cancer and walk at least 10,000 steps a day for a whole month while we power life-saving research.
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
30 days in which we raise awareness and funds, by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to celebrate every life saved from breast cancer and honour every life lost.
Towards Zero Webinar Series
Our webinars connect you to the researchers you are helping to fund.
Register your interest to find out when these special events are on.
Are you in for the
55 squat challenge?
In Australia, 55 people are still hearing the devastating words ‘It’s breast cancer’ every day.
To give hope to every single person going through a diagnosis, we challenge you to do 55 squats a day in March.
Sign up now
Complete 55 squats a day over 31 days throughout the month of March.
Get your team together
Tag five friends to join you on your challenge and come together either virtually or in person and squat for breast cancer research.
Kick off your fundraising
Back yourself and kick-start your fundraising by making a personal donation to your page.
Reach fundraising milestones
Level up from beginner to intermediate to advanced. The more you raise the more levels you'll unlock throughout the challenge.
Get active and raise funds
During the month of March, raise funds for breast cancer research and share your progress on social media with the hashtag #55squats.