Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Start Date
01 October 2011
End Date
31 October 2011
Organisation
National Breast Cancer Foundation
Description
October is internationally known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In Australia, the National Breast Cancer Foundation raises money from the sale of pink ribbon products to support research into the prevention and cure of breast cancer.
Since the foundation was established in 1994, over $67 million has been awarded to Australian-based researchers around the country, to improve the health and wellbeing of those affected by breast cancer.
Location
Nationwide
myDr says
With one in 9 Australian women diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85, most of us will know someone affected or be affected ourselves.
Be breast aware. Take the Breast Cancer Risk Test and read common questions answered.
For much more on breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment, visit the myDr Breast Cancer topic page.
Last Reviewed: 01 June 2011
