Did You Know?
- 1 in 11 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 75.
- Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer related death in women in Australia.
- The incidence of breast cancer has risen over 30% from 1993 to 2003.
- In Australia in 2004, a total of 12,126 women and 109 men were diagnosed with breast cancer and there were 2,683 deaths.
Research
Significant advances have been made in the quality and success of medical treatments now offered. These improvements have had a direct result on the decrease in mortality rates of people diagnosed with breast cancer and would not have been made without ongoing effective research.
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Equipment
Hospitals & Research Institutions are continuously seeking funding to upgrade their equipment used at diagnostic, treatment and research levels. We provide some funding for these purchases which can produce quicker turn around times in research outcomes and improved diagnosis and treatment options offered by hospitals.
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Awareness
Today's community is far better informed and aware of the benefits of early detection and the need for regular screening. Although this has improved, awareness is still not high enough, and we will continue to increase our projects in this area. Awareness continues to be the key as early detection decreases the mortality rate.
1 in 11 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 75.
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Patient Accommodation
More people each year are diagnosed with breast cancer - Incidence rates continue to rise, meaning more people require treatment. Our patient accommodation is fully self contained and provides a comfortable home away from home for patients and their families during oncology treatment.
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Fundraising
Fundraising is an enjoyable way of assisting our fight against breast cancer - Your initiative to hold a fundraising event is welcomed and
encouraged by Breast Cancer Australia.
Click here to find out more on our latest and upcoming awareness events.
Click here to find out more on our latest fundraisers, how you can hold your own fundraising event
Donations
Your ongoing support is a vital key to making a difference for the future - There are many ways you can donate.
Click here to find out more about our Monthly Giving Program
Click here to make an In Memoriam Donation
Click here to make a Bequest
Click here to purchase our Merchandise
Corporate Sponsorships
We are grateful for the significant support of our corporate sponsors - Further sponsorships are available with Breast Cancer Australia.
For more information please contact our head office on, toll free, 1300 850 551.
All email enquiries may be directed to admin@cancerresearch.org.au