11 Jun 2025
Landmark step for women with metastatic breast cancer in Queensland
Landmark step for women with metastatic breast cancer in Queensland
30 May 2025
National statement calls for all women to be informed of breast density and cancer risk
National statement calls for all women to be informed of breast density and cancer risk
24 Apr 2025
PBAC March 2025 outcomes: BCNA welcomes progress but urges action on unmet needs
PBAC March 2025 outcomes: BCNA welcomes progress but urges action on unmet needs
15 Apr 2025
Red Energy’s 10 years of turning pink for BCNA
Red Energy’s 10 years of turning pink for BCNA
14 Feb 2025
BCNA Policy Priorities 2025
Everyday in Australia, 58 people are diagnosed with breast cancer and 9 lives are lost. Despite many advances in research and treatment, it continues to be the most common cancer affecting Australian women and costs the Australian Government nearly $1.8 billion annually.
30 Jan 2025
BCNA calls for prioritisation of genetic discrimination legislation
In September 2024, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, the Hon Stephen Jones MP, announced that the Federal Government would introduce a total legislative ban on genetic discrimination in life insurance, and that this would be introduced in the current parliamentary term.
17 Jan 2025
Research shows exercise improves quality of life for people with metastatic breast cancer
New research shows that a regular, supervised exercise program can make a significant difference for people living with metastatic breast cancer.
20 Nov 2024
BCNA joins Advisory Group to shape generational reform in health technology assessment
The Albanese Government has announced the formation of the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Review Implementation Advisory Group (IAG), marking a significant step toward generational reform in Australia’s healthcare system.
16 Oct 2024
New data captures true numbers for metastatic breast cancer
In a world first, people with metastatic breast cancer are now being counted – at least in New South Wales. And work by the Cancer Institute New South Wales shows numbers have been wildly underestimated.
09 Sep 2024
Dealing with fear or doubt about treatment choices
When public figures share their personal healthcare choices, media coverage can be valuable to draw attention to important issues and start discussions in the community.