Breast Cancer Advocacy | National Breast Cancer Coalition

The Latest from NBCC:

Advocacy

04/09/25

Unite to End Breast Cancer Rally

Join us on Capitol Hill on May 6.

Policy

03/31/25

In The Cancer Letter: DOD cancer research programs face 57% funding cut in year-long continuing resolution

Advocacy

03/19/25

In Breast Cancer Wellness: A Conversation with NBCC President Fran Visco

Visco reflects on her breast cancer advocacy journey, the importance of advocate education and training, and what’s next for NBCC.

Event

10/16/24

2025 Advocate Leadership Summit

Join us May 3-6 in Washington, DC.

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 2024 Legislative and Public Policy Priorities and how you can end breast cancer by messaging candidates and elected officials.