Research

In Australia in 2006 a total of 2,643 people died of breast cancer. Research projects, trials and awareness in the community continue to improve treatment and diagnostic methods around Australia.

Preclinical development of a novel plant toxin, persin, as an anti-cancer agent - Click here to view most recent project.

Linking diabetes to an increased risk of breast and prostate cancer - Click here to view most recent project.

Breast Cancer Exercise Trial - Click here to view most recent project.

Research Grant Application - Click here to download Word document.

Awareness & Prevention

Breast Cancer Australia has ongoing awareness and prevention campaigns including: One in 11, Pink Ribbon, Door-Knock, Retail Program and Call Centre. Awareness and prevention continues to be a driving factor in reducing the number of deaths from breast cancer. Early detection is the key to successful treatment.

Click here to read more.

Accommodation

Breast Cancer Australia provides dignified, private homes for breast cancer patients needing accommodation throughout the course of their oncology treatment. We are the only organisation in Australia to offer such beautiful homes to support breast cancer sufferers.

Each residence has three bedrooms, weekly linen & cleaning service and is fully self contained. Our housing has modern facilities and décor to enable the most comfortable stay, and all properties are in quiet, peaceful locations, whilst ideally situated in close proximity to metropolitans hospitals.

Click here to view each residence.

Equipment

Early detection is the key to successful treatment and survival. Breast Cancer Australia purchases equipment to improve diagnostic analysis.

Click here to view most recent machine.