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 Welcome to the National Breast Cancer Foundation
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is the leading community-funded organisation in Australia raising money for research into the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer. The NBCF recently achieved a new milestone having now funded $67 million across 256 research programs since 1994.
NEWS ALERT!
You should know this….. None of the following products are associated with raising funds for NBCF research program:
• Acai Burn
• Wu Yi Source
• Pure Lift, age-defying formula
• Dazzle White
• Pure Cleanse
Click here to visit the ACCC's Scamwatch site.
2010 RESEARCH GRANTS ANNOUNCED
To coincide with World Cancer Day on February 4, the National Breast Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of 25 new research projects worth $9.2 million. It is anticipated that the projects will deliver new knowledge about breast cancer; how to treat it and how to improve the quality of life for those living with the disease. The new grants take the total of research funded by the NBCF to $67 million.
The most siginificant of the projects is a 5-year, $5 million National Collaborative Grant, which will aim to find a cure for recurrent or metastatic breast cancer. The current prognosis for women with recurrent breast cancer is poor, so this study has huge potential to save lives. The study also aims to develop improved diagnostics that predict response to therapy and the likelihood of recurrence. Professor Erik Thompson from St Vincent’s Institute and the University of Melbourne will lead this project, and is supported by a team of Chief Investigators from Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
These grants would not be possible without your generous support, and that of our corporate partners – every donation, no matter how big or small, counts. Read more about the funding recipients and their projects here.
FASHION TARGETS BREAST CANCER RANGE IN STOCK NOW
Need a summer wardrobe update and a fix of guilt-free shopping? The gorgeous FTBC range is in stock now! Leading Australian designers Collette Dinnigan, along with WILLOW, Akira Isogawa, sass & bide and Easton Pearson, have designed a unique piece for you to purchase either in their own boutiques or online at www.fashionlab.net. Remember 25% of the recommended retail price will be donated directly to NBCF for research important to women under 45.
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TEAM PINK
Have you heard about Team Pink our brand new sports program? Whether you play lacrosse, soccer, lawn bowls or go surfing, we want you and your friends to add a touch of pink and raise money through events, games and donations.
Research shows that regular exercise can decrease your risk of breast cancer, and assist during treatment and recovery. When you join Team Pink you can keep fit, socialise with friends and donate to a great cause at the same time.
Don’t worry if you don’t have a team – join one of our Team Pink events, such as Triathlon Pink (www.triathlonpink.com.au) - events in Melbourne and Hobart in the New Year.
To find out more, visit www.teampink.org.au.
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NEW STUDY INTO CANCER AND SEXUALITY – HOW YOU CAN HELP
A new NBCF-funded research project from the University of Western Sydney, in partnership with the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the Cancer Council NSW, aims to make the experience of cancer more manageable by helping couples reclaim closeness and intimacy in their relationships.
People with cancer, or who have had cancer, and their intimate partners are invited to take part in the Cancer and Sexuality study.
For more information and to take part, contact 1800 19 20 02; cancerandsexuality@uws.edu.au, or www.uws.edu.au/cancerandsexuality.
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BREAST CANCER TISSUE BANK – open for business
The Breast Cancer Tissue Bank is open for applications for tissue and other material.
The Breast Cancer Tissue Bank is a non-profit making resource dedicated to providing material and associated data to Australian researchers. Funding is provided by NHMRC, The National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Cancer Institute of NSW.
For enquiries please contact:
Please click here (118KB PDF) for more information.
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