Breast Cancer Network Australia

Breast Cancer Network Australia

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is a not-for-profit organisation that supports Australians affected by breast cancer. Represented by the Pink Lady silhouette, BCNA informs, empowers, represents and links together women and families affected by breast cancer. The organisation is driven by women who have themselves experienced breast cancer and was launched in October, 1998.

BCNA provides many resources to support women and families affected by breast cancer. These include:

  • My Journey Kit - a free comprehensive information kit for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. BCNA began distributing the kit in 1998 and in May 2012 had distributed more than 70,000 My Journey Kits.
  • My Care Kit - contains a specially designed Berlei bra and soft form/s for women who have undergone breast surgery as a result of breast cancer.
  • Hope & Hurdles - a pack for women with secondary (metastatic, advanced) breast cancer.
  • Online Network - In 2010, BCNA launched a new website featuring an Online Network specifically for Australians affected by breast cancer. The Online Network allows people personally affected by breast cancer to connect and share their experiences, regardless of location.


Read more about Breast Cancer Network Australia:  History, Events & Campaigns, Patron & Board

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