Despite progress in breast cancer care over the past decades, gaps and inconsistencies in treatment, care and support remain. Our role in advocacy is critical to improving outcomes for all people affected by breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Network Australia is a leader in consumer-led advocacy in the cancer and wider health sector. We strive to be the sought-after voice on topics relating to breast cancer policy, research and service or program development for government, health service providers, researchers, and the broader community to build greater connection between decision making and lived experience.

Our 25-year history has seen our impact include new drugs and treatments included for government subsidy, reduction in out-of-pocket costs for tests and imaging, and advocacy towards improved cancer data collection and reporting.

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Pictured in front of several microphones, and wearing a floral shirt and bandana, is BCNA Consumer Representative Sarah Lee. Behind her (left to right) are Lauren Whiting (Owner, Lift Cancer Care Services), Ben McDonald (AstraZeneca Country President), Bronwyn White (Metastatic breast cancer lived experience rep), Vicki Durston (BCNA Director), Mark Butler MP (Federal Minister, Health and Aged Care) and Dr Michelle White (Medical Oncologist)

Greater access to Enhertu for people with metastatic breast cancer

In welcome news for people with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu) is available on the PBS from 1 Sept 2024

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Breast cancer cannot wait: Open letter regarding inadequate access to diagnostic imaging in Tasmania for breast cancer

BCNA calls on candidates in the 2024 Tasmanian election to improve access to diagnostic imaging for breast cancer

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BCNA Consumer Representatives Kate and Sharon and are sitting and looking at a laptop.

Harnessing the voice of BCNA members and Australian healthcare professionals

BCNA members and HPs shared their views on how we connect, inform, and build confidence in engaging with the cancer care system.

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BCNA alarmed about delays in diagnosis and access to treatment for breast cancer in Queensland

Long delays in test results and treatment after a breast cancer diagnosis in Queensland are a major concern to BCNA

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Reduce the cost of breast cancer for those diagnosed.

Improve equity of access to optimal breast cancer care.

Improve the experiences of living well with and beyond breast cancer.

Improve outcomes in tackling breast cancer through increased prevention and early detection activity.

"Becoming a consumer representative embodies connectedness, knowingness, humanness, and hope. My voice now speaks for others."

Jodie Lydeker

BCNA Consumer Representative

"I needed people who had been there. Clinicians have a different perspective – that’s why consumer voice is important in treatment and care."

Dr Anna Singleton

University of Sydney

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Greater access to Enhertu for people with metastatic breast cancer

Breast cancer cannot wait: Open letter regarding inadequate access to diagnostic imaging in Tasmania for breast cancer

Harnessing the voice of BCNA members and Australian healthcare professionals

BCNA alarmed about delays in diagnosis and access to treatment for breast cancer in Queensland

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