Globally, approximately 1,676,633 women and men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 521,817 will die from the disease (Globocan, 2012).
For additional information on breast cancer, please go to the Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Encyclopedia.
There are hundreds of breast cancer organizations, many which provide information and support, raise funds for research, or provide services to specific populations, such as young women, women living with metastatic breast cancer, rural women, etc. We are not able to list all groups, and suggest that you consult the larger organizations in your region for referral to local groups.
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABSD-UK)
Providing information on Breast Cancer Reconstructions for making informed decisions, finding surgeons and consultants to perform specific reconstruction surgery, specific cancer networks and hospitals, diet and exercise tips and health website information, news and information from the UK and around the world and a source of photographs of true reconstructions from patients themselves and a forum where patients can meet other patients.
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Email: info@abcdiagnosis.co.uk
Twitter: @abcdiagnosis
Facebook: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Breast International Group (BIG-Belgium)
Breast International Group is a non-profit organization that supports academic breast cancer research around the world. It facilitates international cooperation between its members and academic networks while collaborating with, but remaining independent from, the pharmaceutical industry. BIG runs and develops about 30 clinical trials and partners with the US National Cancer Institute and the North American Breast Cancer Institute to create a strong platform for breast cancer research.
Breast International Group
c/o Institut Jules Bordet
Blvd de Waterloo 121, 7th Floor
B-1000 Brussels
VAT BE 468 176 240
Belgium
Email: info@bigagainstbc.org
Twitter: @BIGagainstBC
Facebook: BIG Against Breast Cancer
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Breast Cancer Network Australia
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has more than 70,000 individual members and 294 member groups. BCNA works to ensure that women diagnosed with breast cancer, and their families, receive the very best information, treatment, care and support possible, no matter who they are or where they live.
Breast Cancer Network Australia
293 Camberwell Rd
Camberwell, Victoria, 3124
Australia
Tel: 03 9805 2500
Toll-free: 1800 500 258
Email: Beacon@BCNA.org.au
Twitter: @BCNAPinkLady
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YouTube: BCNetworkAustralia
Breast Cancer UK is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to preventing breast cancer by campaigning to reduce our exposure to the carcinogens and hazardous chemicals in our environment and everyday products.
Breast Cancer UK
BM Box 7767
London, WC1N 3XX
T 0845 680 1322
Twitter: @BreastCancer_UK
Facebook: Breast Cancer UK
YouTube: BCUKChannel
LinkedIn: Breast Cancer UK
Europa Donna: the European Breast Cancer Coalition
The Coalition works to raise awareness of breast cancer and to mobilize the support of European women in pressing for improved breast cancer education, appropriate screening, optimal treatment and increased funding for research. ED represents the interests of European women regarding breast cancer to local and national authorities as well as to institutions of the EU.
Europa Donna
Piazza Amendola 3
20149 Milan, Italy
Tel: +39 02 3659 2280
Fax: +39 02 3659 2284
Email: info@europadonna.org
Twitter: @EuropaDonnaCoalition
Facebook: Europa Donna
YouTube: Europa Donna
National Breast Cancer Coalition (USA)
Since 1991, the National Breast Cancer Coalition’s trained advocates have lobbied at the national, state and local levels for public policies that impact breast cancer research, diagnosis and treatment. Their grassroots advocacy effort has hundreds of member organizations and tens of thousands of individual members working toward increased federal funding for breast cancer research, collaborations with the scientific community to implement new models of research, improved access to high-quality health care and breast cancer clinical trials for all women, and expanded influence of breast cancer advocates at all levels of decision-making in breast cancer research and policy.
National Breast Cancer Coalition
1010 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
USA
Tel: 800-622-2838
Fax: 202-265-6854
Twitter: @Deadline2020
Facebook: National Breast Cancer Coalition
YouTube: Breast Cancer Deadline 2020
World Wide Breast Cancer (WWBC)
World Wide Breast Cancer uses imagery and graphic design to make learning about breast cancer and survivorship easy and fun. The bright pop colours and fun diagrams are attention grabbing and effective for any audience while remaining tasteful and informative.
Twitter: @mayorgirl
Facebook: Worldwide Breast Cancer
YouTube: mayorofbreastcancer
Pinterest: Mayor Breastcancer
Instagram: @knowyourlemons
Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation
The Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation was set up on 8 March 2005, as a non-profit charitable organisation dedicated to eliminating the threat of breast cancer to the local community through education, support and research and advocacy.
The organization’s mission is to promote public awareness of breast cancer and the importance of breast health; support breast cancer patients on their road to recovery; and advocate better breast cancer care in Hong Kong and Asia.
Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation
Address: 22/F, Jupiter Tower, 9 Jupiter Street, North Point, Hong Kong
Telephone: (852) 2525 6033
Facsimile: (852) 2525 6233
Email: info@hkbcf.org
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Breast Cancer Research Foundation (USA)
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to achieving prevention and a cure for breast cancer. They provide critical funding for cancer research worldwide to fuel advances in tumor biology, genetics, prevention, treatment, metastasis and survivorship.
Since their founding in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder, BCRF has raised more than half a billion dollars for lifesaving research. Through a unique and streamlined grants program, they seek out the brightest minds in science and medicine and give them the necessary resources to pursue their best ideas. As a result, researchers are able to make discoveries and design new approaches to address all aspects of breast cancer—and do so in record time.
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
60 East 56th Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10022
USA
Tel: 646-497-2600
Toll Free: 1-866-FIND-A-CURE
Email: bcrf@bcrfcure.org
Twitter: @BCRFcure
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Living Beyond Breast Cancer (USA)
LBBC was founded in 1991 by radiation oncologist Marisa C. Weiss, MD, in response to a woman’s need for breast-cancer-related information, connection and support after completing treatment. Today, LBBC has expanded to assist women at all stages of diagnosis, treatment and recovery. LBBC’s mission includes offering specialized programs and services for the newly diagnosed, young women, women with advanced breast cancer, women at high risk for developing the disease, and African-American women. LBBC also offers programs for caregivers and healthcare professionals to help them better meet the needs of women affected by breast cancer.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
40 Monument Road, Suite 104
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Phone: (855) 807-6386 (toll-free) or (610) 645-4567
Email: mail@lbbc.org
Fax: (610) 645-4573
Twitter: @LivingBeyondBC
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Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives in order to make the biggest impact against this disease. At Susan G. Komen, the mission is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering others, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.
Susan G. Komen Headquarter
5005 LBJ Freeway
Suite 250
Dallas, TX 75244
1-877 GO KOMEN(1-877-465-6636)
Twitter: @SusanGKoman
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