Breast Cancer Foundation

Breast cancer one of the most common type of cancer among women is a cancer of the glandular breast tissue. Breast cancer is the fifth most familiar reason of cancer death after lung cancer, stomach cancer, liver cancer, and colon cancer. In 2005, breast cancer caused 502,000 deaths worldwide among women and it is estimated that in 2007 almost 40, 910 deaths would be caused by breast cancer which amounts to 2 % of all deaths worldwide. The aim of the Breast Cancer Foundation world wide is to raise funds for the treatment of patients with breast cancer, or research about the causes and treatment of breast cancer or raise money for research and education on breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Foundation also spread awareness and educates the women of the developing societies of the world about breast cancer.

The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is a leading non-profit organization in Australia aimed at raising enough money to fund a cure for breast cancer. It also aims at funding all forms of research into the prevention and cure of breast cancer; the organization ensures that the funds that have been raised are used in the best possible way. The NBCF is the only community organization in Australia that awards funds specifically for research across the field of breast cancer; from genetics to treatment, to support and calming care. Funds that are being raised are directed to the best research in Australia. Since it was founded the National Breast Cancer Foundation has funded $40 million in researches and has sponsored over 160 projects.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is the largest and most progressive grassroots network of breast cancer. They are actively participating in curing breast cancer at every stage from detection to the cures. They are dedicated to empower the people about breast cancer. They provide community grants for health and treatment of breast cancer and also engage millions in breast cancer awareness events like Komen Race for the Cure in the local communities.

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is a leading volunteer based organization dedicated in spreading awareness among the people about breast cancer and aims at creating a future without breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Foundation in Canada is dedicated to fund research programs based on breast cancer in the country. Since its inception in 1986 it has been dedicated in research programs, education and awareness programs, early diagnosis and treatment and changing the quality of life of those suffering from breast cancer. The Canadian Breast Cancer foundation funds awareness and education programs to promote breast health awareness to the women and make them understand the importance of early detection through self examination.

The American Breast Cancer Foundation provides financial assistance to breast cancer patients for screening and diagnostic tests for women above the age of 40. The tests and services financed by ABCF are Clinical Breast Exams, Screening and Diagnostic Mammograms, Ultrasounds, Surgical Consultations, and Emergency Biopsies.

Breast Cancer Research Foundation aims to achieve prevention and cure for breast cancer and funds clinical and genetic research at leading medical centers in the world and also spreads awareness among the general public.

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