Resources for breast cancer control

This page regroups resources on breast cancer control such as infographics, videos and articles.

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Breast cancer infographics

graphic-absolute-numbers-inc-females-age-0-74-in-2022-continents.pdf
Author(s):
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
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graphic-asr-inc-both-sexes-in-2022-breast.pdf
Author(s):
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
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graphic-asr-mort-both-sexes-in-2022-breast.pdf
Author(s):
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
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Breast cancer videos

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Author(s):
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC),
BBC StoryWorks
Advocating for better breast cancer care in Brazil
Author(s):
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
Video: five ways to reduce breast cancer
Author(s):
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
 10 important facts about breast cancer
Author(s):
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Key documents on breast cancer

Breast cancer advocacy handbook
Author(s):
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
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manual-de-promoción-y-defensa-del-cáncer-de-mama.pdf
Author(s):
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
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9789240100954-eng.pdf
Author(s):
World Health Organization (WHO)
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KS Diagnosis Clinical Assesment
Author(s):
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
Global Breast Cancer Initiative Implementation Framework cover
Author(s):
World Health Organization (WHO)
Wiley Oncology Portfolio: Breast Cancer Awareness
Author(s):
Wiley

1 in 12 women are predicted to be diagnosed with #breastcancer in their lifetime. How will you help raise awareness this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth? @uicc 

Source: IARC   

Every 50 seconds, somewhere in the world a woman dies from #breastcancer. Systematic improvements are needed in breast health promotion, early detection, timely diagnosis and treatment. @uicc  

Source: Globocan 

In 2022, there were an estimated 669,418 deaths from #breastcancer, with a disproportionate number of these deaths occurring in low-resource settings. Raise your voice this #breastcancer awareness month! @uicc 

Source: Globocan 

Did you know that breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer across the globe? Let's stand together and raise awareness. Our collective efforts can change the trajectory of this disease. #breastcancer @uicc  

Source: Globocan 

23% of breast cancer cases are preventable. Taking steps such as maintaining a healthy weight, limiting your alcohol intake and quitting smoking, can help reduce the risk. #breastcancer @uicc 

Source: CRUK  

 

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide and the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. The goal: reduce breast cancer mortality by 2.5% per year.

How? 

  • Diagnose breast cancer at an early stage 
  • Deliver a diagnosis in 60 days 
  • Enable patients to access multimodal treatment 

Over a 20-year period this could save 2.5 million lives. #GBCI @uicc  

Source: GBCI  

#Breastcancer deaths disproportionately affect individuals in low- and middle-income countries. In high-income countries, the five-year survival rates exceed 90%, while they remain at 66% in India and 40% in South Africa. @uicc #GBCI

Source: GBCI    

Since the 1980s, there has been a 40% reduction in #breastcancer mortality in high-income countries. This has yet to be achieved in the majority of low- and middle-income countries. @uicc #GBCI 

Source: GBCI  

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Latest articles and case studies about breast cancer

The importance of providing quality breast cancer surgery in Africa

Dr Miriam Mutebi, UICC Board Member, an African woman in green and yellow clothing
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Improving early diagnosis of breast cancer in a public healthcare network in El Salvador

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UICC report highlights strategies to improve access to breast cancer treatment and care in low-resource settings

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UICC releases a handbook to support civil society organisations on breast cancer advocacy

Black woman doctor looking at test results of her patient
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Streamlining women's health in low-resource settings: the promise and pitfalls of integrating breast and cervical cancer screening

Demonstration for breast cancer awareness month
By:
Lily Gutnik, MD MPH FACS
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UICC actions and initiatives for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Breast cancer Virtual Dialogues

Virtual dialogue on World Cancer Day for breast cancer groups
Virtual Dialogue: Understanding early cancer screening vs. early cancer diagnosis
Virtual Dialogue: knowledge Summaries on Breast Cancer control

Breast cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer globally. 

Breast cancer

Doctor and patient at the Hellenic Cancer Society demonstrating self-exam

In the last decade, UICC has launched a series of initiatives to encourage early detection and improve access to treatment and care.

UICC’s actions on breast cancer

Femama Breast Cancer

UICC’s Breast Cancer programme is designed to respond to the urgent need to accelerate progress in breast cancer.

Breast Cancer programme

Call for Applications for Project ECHO Breast Cancer Control Course, photo (c) Sarah Cervantes Unsplash

Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been celebrated every October since the eighties. It is called 'Pink October' as people around the world adopt the pink colour and display a pink ribbon to raise awareness about breast health.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Last update

Friday 14 March 2025

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