NGOs for Breast Cancer in Australia

A positive company can work wonders. When one has to face a demanding disease like breast cancer, alongside lots of grit and therapy; mingling with others with or have survived cancer most often becomes a silver lining amidst the gray clouds of strife. Here is our small attempt to bring together the list of all organisations that are doing their bit to lend a helping hand to beings suffering breast cancer. So if you know anyone who needs any sort of support to get through this tough time, this is the blog you share with them.

1)      Cancer Council Australia

Is one of the largest groups of “all cancer” NGOs, along with its independent members in each state and territory. It aims to beat cancer through research, and also provide patient information and support services. The national coverage available through the state and territory–based Cancer Council offices provide a breadth of services that is not always possible through NGOs.

2)      Breast Cancer Network Australia

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is the peak national organisation for Australians personally affected by breast cancer. It works to ensure that Australians diagnosed with breast cancer and their families receive the best information, treatment, care and support possible.

3)      Cancer Voices Australia

Cancer Voices Australia is a national consumer advocacy organisation representing Australians affected by cancer. It aims to ensure the voices of people, their caregivers and families affected by cancer are heard at a national level.

4)      National Breast Cancer Foundation

The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) funds all forms of research into the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

5)      Look Good...Feel Better

Look Good...Feel Better is a free community service program dedicated to helping women undergoing treatment for cancer. The purpose of the program is to help them manage the appearance related side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, thereby helping to restore their appearance and self-image.

6)      TheMcGrath Foundation

This organisation founded by the late Jane McGrath and ace cricketer Steve McGrath is involved in training nurses to aid breast cancer patients effectively and efficiently. It raises money to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia as well as increase breast awareness in young people, with a particular emphasis on young women through our national breast education initiative ‘Curve Lurve’.Today, over 36,000 Australian families have been supported by 105 McGrath Breast Care Nurses nationally.

We travel farthest when we have company and our journeys are more memorable when we have people to share it with. Hope this you in finding something positive. Click to Read a short guide on Breast Cancer Awareness