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

Breast cancer infographics



Breast cancer videos




Key documents on breast cancer






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















Latest articles and case studies about breast cancer
The importance of providing quality breast cancer surgery in Africa

Improving early diagnosis of breast cancer in a public healthcare network in El Salvador

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

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

Streamlining women's health in low-resource settings: the promise and pitfalls of integrating breast and cervical cancer screening

UICC actions and initiatives for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer Virtual Dialogues




Breast cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer globally.
Breast cancer

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

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

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