National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre

Evidence-based information for women and their families

Welcome to National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre

Leadership in cancer care and control through the application of evidence

National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) is Australia's independent national authority and information source on breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Funded by the Australian Government, NBOCC works in partnership with health professionals, cancer organisations, researchers, governments and those diagnosed to improve outcomes in breast and ovarian cancer. More about NBOCC »

What's New

Features

April, 2008
Protein triggers aggressive breast cancer


Researchers have discovered a protein that appears to control the spread of breast cancer cells to other parts of the body... more »

Tuesday 11 March , 2008
Applications for seeding grants funded through the 2008 Polo Ralph Lauren Pink Pony Campaign are now invited

 Community groups, volunteer organisations and health providers are invited to apply for a seeding grant of up to $10,000 to fund innovative new projects that improve access to support or services for women with breast cancer... more »

Latest News

March, 2008
coming soon!
Lymphoedema resources

 As part of the Secondary Lymphoedema Initiative, NBOCC is developing a range of new resources for health professionals and consumers... more »

11 March, 2008.
Rural satellite broadcast on the management of secondary lymphoedema
Copies of the broadcast are available from Rural Health Education Foundation (RHEF). To order a copy or view the webcast go to www.rhef.com.au.

Media Releases

  • 8 April 2008
    More treatment options with PBS listing of advanced breast cancer drug from 1 May 2008
    NBOCC welcomes the listing of the breast cancer drug lapatinib (Tykerb®) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the treatment of people with HER-2 positive metastatic or advanced breast cancer.... more »
  • 24 February 2008
    Campaign launched to combat Australia's biggest gynaecological cancer killer

     A national media campaign alerting women to the symptoms of ovarian cancer will be launched today... more »
  • other media releases »
BreastHealth
Evidence-based information for women and their families. Find out more information.
Clinical Best Practice
Australia's leading breast cancer resource for health professionals. Find out more information.
Ovarian Cancer Program
Working to improve outcomes for women with ovarian cancer. Find out more information.
BreastHealth - Breast Cancer in Men
All about Breast Cancer in Men. Find out more information.
Directories
Directory of Hospital Based Breast Cancer Services and Directory of Gynaecological Oncology Services. Find out more information.
My Parent's Cancer
When your mum or someone you love has breast cancer. Find out more information.
Risk Calculator
Why do women need to know the risk factors for breast cancer? Find out more information.
Polo Ralhp Lauren Pink Pony Campaign
Aiming to address the disparities in breast cancer care. Find out more information.
NBOCC News
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Annual Report 2006 - 2007

Download the Annual Report from the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC).

Mission

National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre will play a lead role in national cancer control and in improving cancer care, through an evidence-based approach to informing best practice, health systems reform and policy.

Vision

To reduce mortality and improve the wellbeing of those diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer.

National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre - making a difference in women’s health

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