Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a disease, which may cause death if not diagnosed early. It is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women. Male breast cancer also exists.
Breast cancer is a type of cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milkducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. If untreated, the tumour(s) may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or blood stream.
Breast cancer is not contagious and anyone can develop this disease at any age. However, it becomes more common as you get older, with 75 percent of cases occuring in women 50 years and over. The majority with breast cancer have no known significant family history or other known risk factors.
Breast cancer is a type of cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milkducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. If untreated, the tumour(s) may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or blood stream.
Breast cancer is not contagious and anyone can develop this disease at any age. However, it becomes more common as you get older, with 75 percent of cases occuring in women 50 years and over. The majority with breast cancer have no known significant family history or other known risk factors.
Our Mission
Early detection and screening for the African Women and partner with the disadvantaged, aboriginal, cuturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in Australia
OBJECTIVES
- To bring awareness among the African Women in Australia and partner with the disadvantaged, aboriginal, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in Australia.
- To provide access for early detection and screening of Breast Cancer in Australia.
- To support people affected with Breast Cancer in Australia.
WHERE WE WORK
Raising awareness about Breast Cancer in every corner of Australia.
OUR STRATEGIES
- To bring awareness among underpriviledged, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds througn organizing workshops, seminars, demonstration of information at Cultural and other events.
- To provide access to information (language specific material, audio and video), motivation (peer groups, religious groups, forums) and support (couselling, guidance) for early detection, screening and treatment of Breast Cancer.
- To support people affected with Breast Cancer (individual and family counselling, guidance and therapy)
- To raise funds for advocacy and campaigns