National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre

Evidence-based information for women and their families

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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 »

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Features

June 22, 2008
Breast Cancer in younger women

Your questions answered...

  • How common is breast cancer in younger women?
  • Is breast cancer becoming more common in younger women?
  • What are the survival rates for younger women with breast cancer?

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Latest News

20 May 2008
$31 million allocated to NBOCC to improve access to breast prostheses

NBOCC has welcomed an additional $31 million funding over five years from the Australian Government to allow all Australian women who have had a mastectomy as a result of breast cancer to access external prostheses.... more »

Media Releases

  • 1 June 2008
    HRT and breast cancer

    A study published in the Medical Journal of Australia has shown there was a decrease in the number of Australian women taking (HRT) and a reduction in the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer... 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.
NBOCC News
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BreastHealth - Breast Cancer in Men
All about Breast Cancer in Men. 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.

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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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