Learn, prevent and take action
To learn about breast cancer in younger women — including risk factors, prevention methods and treatment options — explore these trusted organizations, and always consult your doctor.
Foundation, Journal, and Research Institute
The home of targeted BCYW awareness, peer-reviewed journal, and research institute.
Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation
breastcancerinyoungwomen.org
Journal of Young Women's Breast Cancer & Health
journals.lww.com
Young Women's Breast Cancer Research Institute (YWBCRI)
ywbcri.org
Awareness flyers in different languages and resources
breastcancerinyoungwomen.org
Brief introduction to the BCYW Foundation
Video
youtu.be
Talks, Lectures & Survivor Stories
Conference talks, webinars and “Voices of Resilience” survivor stories from the BCYW Foundation.
In conversation with Bollywood star & survivor Mahima Chaudhary
Int'l Conference, New Delhi
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Genetic risk factors and young breast cancer
Int'l Conference, New Delhi
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Know your body: what's normal for you
Int'l Conference, New Delhi
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Modifiable risk factors for young breast cancer
Int'l Conference, New Delhi
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The role of genetic testing in prevention in young women
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Young women get breast cancer too — Lorna Larsen's lecture
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Ultra-processed food & breast cancer: the role of AGEs
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Empowering choices to reduce risk through lifestyle changes
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Know your risk from two extraordinary BCYW advocates
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Voices of Resilience — Part 1
Survivor stories
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Voices of Resilience — Part 2
Survivor stories
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Voices of Resilience — Part 3
Survivor stories
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Vozes de Esperança — cinco testemunhos corajosos
Português
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अल्ट्रा-प्रोसेस्ड भोजन और स्तन कैंसर में AGEs की भूमिका
हिन्दी
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कहानी सशक्तिकरण की: जोखिम कम करने के लिए प्रेरणा
हिन्दी
youtu.be
Global Health Organizations
Authoritative information on breast cancer and prevention.
World Health Organization — Breast Cancer
who.int
WHO Global Breast Cancer Initiative
who.int
National Cancer Institute (USA)
cancer.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA)
cdc.gov
American Cancer Society (USA)
cancer.org
World Cancer Research Fund International
wcrf.org
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
uicc.org
Partners Organizations Worldwide
Team Shan
Canada
teamshan.ca
PYNK — Hamilton Health Sciences
Canada
hamiltonhealthsciences.ca
Joven & Fuerte
Mexico
jovenyfuerte.org.mx
Stop-Cancer
Israel
stop-cancer.co.il
Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro
Portugal
ligacontracancro.pt
Evita — Hereditary Cancer
Portugal
evitacancro.org
Pink Ring
Japan
pinkring.info
Cancer Care Nepal
Nepal
cancercarenepal.org.np
ASHA Foundation
India
foundationasha.com
FemWorld Foundation
India
femworld.org
SO BRAVE
Australia
sobrave.org.au
Being Dense
Ireland
beingdense.com
A note on medical advice
These resources are for awareness and education only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have concerns about your breast health, please consult a qualified healthcare provider.
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