WHY WE NEED YOU
57 Australians are diagnosed with breast cancer each and every day. Research is the only way we can improve treatment outcomes that will help stop deaths from breast cancer.
THIS IS WHAT WE ARE UP AGAINST
Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and incidence rates are on the rise. Since 2022, the daily number of Australians diagnosed with breast cancer has increased from 55 to 57.
It is believed that the increasing incidence for breast cancer is likely due to several factors. These include the increase in Australia’s population, improved awareness of breast cancer, improved screening technologies, an ageing population as well as environmental and lifestyle factors. This is why NBCF has placed great importance on establishing a breast cancer prevention program, in addition to our continued focus on detection and new and improved treatments.
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
By completing the 57 Squat Challenge and raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), you're supporting world-class breast cancer research - research that will help us detect tumours earlier, improve treatment outcomes and ultimately - save lives. The more we raise the more research we can fund. Meet some of our NBCF-funded researchers who are helping us work towards our goal of Zero Deaths from breast cancer.
Dr Camille Short
University of Melbourne
Project name: Improving Heart Health in Breast Cancer Survivors Using Tele-Rehabiliation
"NBCF has allowed us to work with ptients to design an exercise rehabilitation program for breast cancer patients at risk of poor heart health - no matter where they live. NBCF funding has been essential for our work. Without it, we wouldn't be able to collect the evidence needed to deliver better breast cancer rehabilitation services."
Click here to find out more about work of Dr Camille Short
