Tag: Education
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Know Yourself Feel Yourself BCNA
National breast awareness campaign encouraging Australians to know their normal. Website: bcna.org.au. Educational campaign on breast self-checking. Features real survivor stories. Promotes regular self-examination as part of routine. No referral needed for support.
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Shaukat Khanum Breast Cancer Program
Hospital-based awareness and treatment program providing subsidized care. Website: shaukatkhanum.org.pk. Instrumental in raising awareness, promoting early detection, advocating for national screening policies.
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J-START Japan Screening Study
Large-scale screening trial comparing mammography alone versus mammography plus ultrasound. Study initiated 2007. Evaluates optimal screening for Asian women with dense breasts.
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FALP Mammography Campaign Chile
Awareness campaign emphasizing mammography as essential screening after age 40. Partnership with Starbucks Chile. Conducts awareness talks in October. Self-examination alone is not enough for detection. Studies show mammography most effective screening.
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America Amiga Brazil
Education and volunteer support program partnering with Estee Lauder Companies. Hosts roundtables and volunteer opportunities. Focus on education and giving back to breast cancer community.
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Breast Health Foundation Mobile Units
Three mobile education units reaching rural South African communities. Website: mybreast.org.za. First unit started 2009. Focus on disadvantaged communities. Bosom Buddies support programme included.
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McGrath Foundation Nurses
Free breast cancer nursing care across Australia including regional and rural areas. Website: mcgrathfoundation.com.au. Provides physical, psychological, emotional support. Established 2005 by Jane and Glenn McGrath. Now expanding to all cancer types.
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The Screen Project Canada
National initiative making BRCA1 and BRCA2 screening accessible to all Canadians over 18. Website: womenscollegehospital.ca. Evaluates benefits of population-based genetic testing to reduce mortality from breast, ovarian, prostate cancers.
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National Cancer Prevention Programme India
Government screening and awareness program with mobile mammography units in rural areas. Focus on early detection in underserved populations. Rising demand due to changing lifestyles.
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CURTAIN Health Literacy Initiative
EU4Health 2024 project addressing cancer prevention disparities between urban and rural areas, Eastern and Western Europe. Promotes health literacy to reduce cancer prevention and care gaps.
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smartCARE Mobile App Europe
Mobile application for cancer survivor self-management across Europe. User survey reached 1,100+ responses from 39 countries. Website: smartCARE project. Launched November 2023, covers various cancer types and life stories.
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CHOICE Project EU
EU4Health initiative empowering women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations through education and AI-powered decision tools. Started June 2025. Website: hadea.ec.europa.eu. Focus on healthcare professional training and patient education.
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BreastSCan AI Initiative
European Cancer Imaging Initiative using AI tools for breast cancer screening improvement. Building largest diverse breast cancer imaging dataset in Europe. Started September 2025. Website: eucaim project. Testing AI for image preprocessing, breast density classification, lesion detection.
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Breast Health Day Europe
Annual awareness campaign organized by Europa Donna member organizations across Europe. Mobilizes communities for breast cancer awareness and prevention throughout October. Website: europadonna.org.
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MammoScreen Project
EU research initiative promoting breast cancer screening across Europe. Focus on mammography awareness and early detection. Website: mammoscreenproject.eu. Works with national health systems to improve screening participation.
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Know Your Genes BRCA
BRCA genetic testing awareness. 15000 people educated. Website: borstkanker.nl/erfelijkheid
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Pink Hope India
Mobile screening vans in rural areas. 50000 women screened. Website: pinkhopeindia.org
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Pink Warriors South Africa
Community health worker training. 300 workers trained. Website: cansa.org.za
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BCNA Helpline Australia
Nurse helpline in 20 languages. 15000 calls yearly. Website: bcna.org.au/helpline