Breast cancer resources
This page regroups resources on breast cancer control such as key documents virtual dialogues, videos, infographics, social media materials, social media message, and news.

UICC works closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners to reduce breast cancer mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, in support of the WHO Global Breast Cancer Initiative (GBCI).
Since October 2020, UICC has engaged a wide range of stakeholders through its Breast Cancer programme, leveraging its capacity building and convening platforms to advance early detection, access to care, and supportive services, especially for advanced breast cancer patients. To that end, this page serves as a comprehensive hub of resources on breast cancer control, including educational tools, social media materials, advocacy resources, opinion from key experts, and external links to reports, strategies and publications.
Breast cancer key documents







Breast cancer virtual dialogues
Virtual Dialogue - Addressing breast cancer: How civil society’s advocacy drives change




Breast cancer videos




Breast cancer infographics


















1 in 12 women are predicted to be diagnosed with #breastcancer in their lifetime. How will you help raise awareness this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth? @uicc
Source: IARC
Every 50 seconds, somewhere in the world a woman dies from #breastcancer. Systematic improvements are needed in breast health promotion, early detection, timely diagnosis and treatment. @uicc
Source: Globocan
In 2022, there were an estimated 669,418 deaths from #breastcancer, with a disproportionate number of these deaths occurring in low-resource settings. Raise your voice this #breastcancer awareness month! @uicc
Source: Globocan
Did you know that breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer across the globe? Let's stand together and raise awareness. Our collective efforts can change the trajectory of this disease. #breastcancer @uicc
Source: Globocan
23% of breast cancer cases are preventable. Taking steps such as maintaining a healthy weight, limiting your alcohol intake and quitting smoking, can help reduce the risk. #breastcancer @uicc
Source: CRUK
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide and the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. The goal: reduce breast cancer mortality by 2.5% per year.
How?
- Diagnose breast cancer at an early stage
- Deliver a diagnosis in 60 days
- Enable patients to access multimodal treatment
Over a 20-year period this could save 2.5 million lives. #GBCI @uicc
Source: GBCI
#Breastcancer deaths disproportionately affect individuals in low- and middle-income countries. In high-income countries, the five-year survival rates exceed 90%, while they remain at 66% in India and 40% in South Africa. @uicc #GBCI
Source: GBCI
Since the 1980s, there has been a 40% reduction in #breastcancer mortality in high-income countries. This has yet to be achieved in the majority of low- and middle-income countries. @uicc #GBCI
Source: GBCI
Latest articles and case studies about breast cancer
Improving early diagnosis in Uganda through training on patient navigation

Breast cancer awareness and training for women and community health workers in a Vietnamese ethnic minority

Beyond breast cancer awareness in rural Sarawak, Malaysia - a documentary of outreach programs

Diagnostic mobile mammography integration with CBE for early detection in rural Naryn, Kyrgyzstan

Expanding mobile breast cancer screening in rural Limpopo Province, South Africa

‘Reach and Teach’ - Increasing community awareness of breast cancer in Tanzania


Breast cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer globally.
Breast cancer

In the last decade, UICC has launched a series of initiatives to encourage early detection and improve access to treatment and care.
UICC’s actions on breast cancer

UICC’s Breast Cancer programme is designed to respond to the urgent need to accelerate progress in breast cancer.
Breast Cancer programme

Breast cancer awareness month has been celebrated every October since the eighties. It is called 'Pink October' as people around the world adopt the pink colour and display a pink ribbon to raise awareness about breast health.
Breast cancer awareness month
Last update
Wednesday 30 July 2025