For the first time, data shows that 20,950 Australians (20,800 women and 150 men) are living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). This figure is double previous estimates and exposes the scale of need and urgency for health system reform.
✨ Being counted is fundamental to being cared for ✨
The Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health & Ageing, says the national estimate marks an important milestone in Australia’s cancer data reform and visibility for people living with metastatic breast cancer.
Whilst we celebrate this extraordinary national milestone, we will not stop here - our work continues. This first national estimate has given Australia long-overdue clarity, but sustained visibility now depends on every state and territory playing its part. With the recent launch of Cancer Australia’s
national data framework, the time is right to strengthen our cancer data systems and ensure they reflect the realities of people living with metastatic disease.
📣 BCNA is calling on all Australians to show their support for people living with metastatic breast cancer by urging state and territory governments to invest in their cancer data registries to ensure this population is counted in our health system. We’re collecting 20,950 pledges for the 20,950 Australians living with metastatic breast cancer.
📝Visit bcna.org.au to show your support and sign the Together We Count pledge today.
