Draft:Breast Cancer Canada



Breast Cancer Canada (BCC) (French: Cancer du sein du Canada) is a Canadian national charity with a mandate to increase public awareness and raise money for breast cancer research. The charity has a particular focus on funding research on precision oncology (personalized care) and basic science. Breast Cancer Canada’s mission, funding allocation, and advocacy are focused on the following areas:

  • Basic science
  • Prevention and early detection
  • Innovative therapies
  • Patient-reported outcomes

BCC advocates for health policies to increase equitable access to breast cancer care across Canada. The organization also focuses its efforts on recommending earlier routine screenings[1][2], addressing disparities in access to breast cancer care, and promoting personalized treatment nationwide.

  1. ^ "Outdated breast cancer guidelines are putting people at risk, says Breast Cancer Canada head". Ottawa Citizen. May 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "Evidence - HESA (44-1) - No. 122 - House of Commons of Canada". www.ourcommons.ca. Retrieved 2024-09-27.