Patient links

Cancer World works to raise public awareness of breast cancer and represents the concerns and interests of European women to local and national authorities and governments; pressing for better physical and psychological care and treatment as well as increased resources for breast cancer research.

The National Breast Cancer Coalition is a US-based advocacy organisation founded in 1991. Its aims are to promote research into the cause and optimal treatments for breast cancer through increased funding, and improved coordination of research funds. To improve access to high-quality breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment and care for all women, particularly the underserved and uninsured; and to increase the involvement and influence of those living with breast cancer in the areas of legislation, regulatory processes and all aspects of clinical trial design.

Patient Health International is the new global AstraZeneca site for patients containing international information about conditions for which AstraZeneca has products and services.

The Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the only international, non-profit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer. Through action, advocacy and awareness, the YSC seeks to educate the medical, research, breast cancer and legislative communities and to persuade them to address breast cancer in women 40 and under. The YSC also serves as a point of contact for young women living with breast cancer.