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Breast Cancer Canada (BCC) (French: Cancer du sein du Canada) is a Canadian national charity with a mandate to increase public awareness and raise money for breast cancer research. The charity has a particular focus on funding research on precision oncology (personalized care) and basic science. Breast Cancer Canada’s mission, funding allocation, and advocacy are focused on the following areas:

  • Basic science
  • Prevention and early detection
  • Innovative therapies
  • Patient-reported outcomes

BCC advocates for health policies to increase equitable access to breast cancer care across Canada. The organization also focuses its efforts on recommending earlier routine screenings[1][2], addressing disparities in access to breast cancer care, and promoting personalized treatment nationwide.

Breast Cancer Canada’s national office is located in Sarnia, Ontario.[3]Kimberly Carson is the CEO of BCC.[4]

History

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Breast Cancer Canada was founded in 1991 by Lawrence and Kay Greenaway in memory of their daughter Pamela, who passed away from breast cancer at the age of 38.[5] Established under the name Breast Cancer Society of Canada, the organization changed its name in 2022 in efforts to better reflect its national focus, modernize the organization's image, and convey its inclusive mission.[6]

Fundraising Campaigns

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BCC leads two major, national fundraising campaigns twice a year.

Walk-a-Thon to Mother’s Day

A nationwide event encouraging Canadians to engage in physical activity while raising funds for breast cancer research.[7]

Raise More Challenge

Every October, Canadians are encouraged to take on creative challenges to raise funds for breast cancer research.[8]

Major initiatives

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PROgress Tracker Registry
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In 2023 Breast Cancer Canada launched a research program to track patient-reported outcomes across Canada. The organization's aim is to recruit 5,000 patients over the next 10 years at any stage in their breast cancer journey[9] with the aim to identify trends and gather data to inform policy decisions and research priorities.

Progress CONNECT
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In 2024 the Program CONNECT online tool was launched, designed to provide information on a patient's specific breast cancer type and treatments available in their province.[10]

REAL Alliance
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Breast Cancer Canada oversees the REAL (Research Excellence, Active Leadership) Canadian Breast Cancer Alliance, a consortium of breast cancer experts. The alliance includes oncologists, researchers, and clinicians who collaborate to ensure that breast cancer care in Canada is informed by the latest research.[11][12]

Fund allocation and research grants

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Breast Cancer Canada allocates funding to Canadian hospitals and organizations via research grants. Its flagship partnership is in place with London Health Sciences Centre and its funding has totalled over $10 million.[13] The Breast Cancer Canada Translational Research Laboratory is BCC's named research lab in London.[14]

BCC’s notable funding activities in recent years:
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2022
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  • Dr. Mousumi Majumdea, working out of Brandon University, received a $75,000 research grant for breast cancer detection research.[15]
  • Lisa Porter, working out of the University of Windsor, received a $25,000 research grant for work in “triple negative” breast cancer.[16]
2023
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BCC announced $3 million in funding to support molecular breast cancer prevention at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.[17]

That same year, the organization announced its first major investment in Quebec research, granting $2.5 million to the McPeak Sirois Group to increase access to clinical trials.[18][19]

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Mentioned in Cancer Resources on the Internet[20]

References

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  1. ^ "Outdated breast cancer guidelines are putting people at risk, says Breast Cancer Canada head". Ottawa Citizen. May 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "Evidence - HESA (44-1) - No. 122 - House of Commons of Canada". www.ourcommons.ca. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  3. ^ https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/hacc/srch/pub/chrtydtls?selectedCharityBn=137969861RR0001&isSingleResult=false&dsrdPg=1&q.stts=0007. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ "WOMEN IN TECH: Q&A With Kimberly Carson, CEO, Breast Cancer Canada". Wifi Hifi. 24 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Huge gift from city organization". The Sarnia Journal. 2014-09-16. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
  6. ^ "Breast Cancer Canada shows that knowledge is beautiful". Strategy. September 15, 2022.
  7. ^ "Breast Cancer Society builds on its multicultural outreach". Strategy. September 15, 2022.
  8. ^ "Kimberly Carson, CEO of Breast Cancer Canada, joins Classical Mornings". www.classicalfm.ca. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
  9. ^ "Breast Cancer Canada CEO talks about using AI to prevent cancer — and a bra that detects tissue changes". Toronto Star. March 30, 2024.
  10. ^ "Personalizing breast cancer answers for patients". CTV News Toronto. December 6, 2023.
  11. ^ Cao, Jeffrey Q.; Surgeoner, Brae; Manna, Mita; Boileau, Jean-François; Gelmon, Karen A.; Brackstone, Muriel; Brezden-Masley, Christine; Jerzak, Katarzyna J.; Prakash, Ipshita; Sehdev, Sandeep; Wong, Stephanie M.; Bouganim, Nathaniel; Cescon, David W.; Chia, Stephen; Dayes, Ian S. (November 2024). "Guidance for Canadian Breast Cancer Practice: National Consensus Recommendations for Clinical Staging of Patients Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer". Current Oncology. 31 (11): 7226–7243. doi:10.3390/curroncol31110533. ISSN 1718-7729. PMID 39590163.
  12. ^ Manna, Mita; Gelmon, Karen A.; Boileau, Jean-François; Brezden-Masley, Christine; Cao, Jeffrey Q.; Jerzak, Katarzyna J.; Prakash, Ipshita; Sehdev, Sandeep; Simmons, Christine; Bouganim, Nathaniel; Brackstone, Muriel; Cescon, David W.; Chia, Stephen; Dayes, Ian S.; Edwards, Scott (November 2024). "Guidance for Canadian Breast Cancer Practice: National Consensus Recommendations for the Systemic Treatment of Patients with HER2+ Breast Cancer in Both the Early and Metastatic Setting". Current Oncology. 31 (11): 6536–6567. doi:10.3390/curroncol31110484. ISSN 1718-7729. PMID 39590115.
  13. ^ "Huge gift from city organization". The Sarnia Journal. September 16, 2014.
  14. ^ "TRANSLATIONAL BREAST CANCER RESEARCH". Archived from the original on 2001-06-18.
  15. ^ "Brandon University scientist receives $75K grant for breast cancer research". CTV News Winnipeg. June 14, 2022.
  16. ^ "U of Windsor researcher honoured to receive Breast Cancer Society grant". Windsor Star. June 27, 2022.
  17. ^ "Stopping Breast Cancer in its Tracks | UHN Research". www.uhnresearch.ca.
  18. ^ "Partenariat pour améliorer la lutte contre le cancer du sein". Journal De Levis (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2024-11-25.
  19. ^ iClic (www.iclic.com). "Un meilleur accès à la recherche sur le cancer du sein". EnBeauce.com (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-25.
  20. ^ Wood, MSL, MBA, M. Sandra; Delozier, MLS, Eric P. (1997). Cancer Resources on the Internet. The Haworth Press, Inc. p. 62. ISBN 978-0-7890-0344-7.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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