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28 September 2016

Breast cancer awareness month 2016

1 October 2016 - Taking place annually throughout the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to raise awareness about the disease and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure.

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Breast cancer awareness month 2020: UICC launches its new Breast Cancer Programme

While the general public are often aware of the conditions much more action needs to be taken to support the public in reducing their risks and support early detection and treatment.

We will be keeping this page updated throughout the month of October with additional news and activities that are taking place to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) and we encourage you to play a role in helping raise the global visibility of 'Pink October'. 

In the meantime, read on to learn about the opportunities and developments in breast cancer control as well as an overview of some of the exciting work that UICC members and partners are involved in.

About breast cancer

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer globally, accounting for 1.7 million new diagnoses in 2012, a 20% increase in 2008 figures. Of even greater concern is that breast cancer has become the leading cause of mortality amongst women globally. While breast cancer incidence is higher in high-income countries (HICs) we have seen the fastest rise in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where survival rates are the lowest. Yet we have the tools to take action to dramatically reduce breast cancer risks, and as a result the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) amongst others has called for urgent global action to tackle this rapidly rising burden.

Breast cancer control in practice: UICC Members’ and Partners’ activities

Rethink BreastCancer: Designing a line of products for women living with breast cancer
The Give-A-Care Collection is the first line of products that meets the needs of young women with breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Now: Developing a mobile app promoting self breast examination
If every woman checked her breasts regularly 1,500 lives could be saved a year.

Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Foundation: Running a Pink October Campaign in Gabon
The Foundation will set up free screenings in early diagnosis and detection units across the country as well as a dedicated phone line for information and advice.

Tunisian Association Against Cancer: Running an awareness campaign on social media
ATCC invites people to share pictures using #Pink_UP and mentioning where they are coming from to raise awareness at a global scale.

UICC and Bupa: Tackling breast cancer in the workplace - a win for everyone
UICC and Bupa have produced the guide, Tackling breast cancer in the workplace - a win for everyone, to support employers to set up a breast cancer initiative as part of their wider employee health programmes.
 
UICC and Pfizer: Empowering women living with advanced breast cancer
Twenty organisations around the world have received a SPARC grant to address the specific needs of women living with metastatic breast cancer in their country.

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Breast cancer awareness month 2020: UICC launches its new Breast Cancer Programme

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Monday 05 October 2020

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