Breast Cancer Advocacy | National Breast Cancer Coalition

The Latest from NBCC:

Research

11/28/23

Giving Tuesday: Why Dr. Cyrus Ghajar Gives to NBCC

“I support NBCC because of their relentless, unapologetic mission to end breast cancer."

Event

10/16/23

2024 Advocate Leadership Summit

Register to attend our annual Summit, held May 4-6 in Washington, DC.

Research

11/06/23

Now Available: The 2023 Artemis Project Annual Meeting Report

Learn about Artemis collaborators’ bold ideas and work plans on novel approaches for preventing breast cancer and preventing metastasis.

Advocacy

10/09/23

Hear from Those Affected by Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance Waiting Periods

The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act would waive the waiting periods eligible individuals with metastatic breast cancer face.

Advocacy

Research

Education & Training

Public Policy

Did You Know?

3.8 Million

More than 3.8 million people in the US have a history of breast cancer.

$4 Billion

NBCC’s advocacy has resulted in more than $4 billion federal dollars for breast cancer research.

Nearly 25%

Breast cancer accounts for nearly a quarter of all cancers in women worldwide.

$300 Million More

The DOD BCRP was created as a result of NBCC’s “$300 Million More” campaign to increase federal funding for breast cancer research.

13 Minutes

Every 13 minutes, a woman dies of breast cancer.

40% Higher

Mortality from breast cancer among Black women is 40 percent higher compared with white women.

5-10%

Only 5-10 percent of breast cancers are hereditary.

From the lab to the clinic to the halls of congress, we are the voice of change focused on real world results.

We Challenge You To:

Become educated, speak up on behalf of women and men everywhere, and take action to end this disease.

Take Action:

Learn more about NBCC’s 2023 Legislative and Public Policy Priorities and how you can end breast cancer by messaging candidates and elected officials.