04/10/2025
October is breast cancer awareness month..
Something that is close to our hearts..
We are proud supporters of the National Breast Cancer Foundation by monthly donations.
But this post is not about us, its about awareness, so here are a few stats..
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer amongst women in Australia. Approximately 57 Australians are diagnosed each and every day. That equates to over 20,000 Australians diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
1 in 7 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
About 1 in 500 men are diagnosed in their lifetime.
Around 1000 young women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, equivalent to about 3 young women each day.
In 2025, over 3,200 Australian will pass away from breast cancer (including 30-40 males). Approximately one woman under the age of 40 is expected to die each week from breast cancer.
That’s 9 Australians a day dying from the disease.
In the last 10 years, breast cancer diagnosis have increased by 21%.
Since the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) started funding in 1994, the death rates from breast cancer in Australia have reduced by over 40% thanks in large part to research in prevention, early detection and new and improved breast cancer treatments.
We have come a long way but there is a long way to go..
Thanks for reading,
Daz & Vader 😎🐾
