Conquering Breast Cancer
Powerful Stories for a Hopeful Future
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Global film launching in October 2026 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
About the Conquering Breast Cancer Global film
Imagine a world without cancer… this compelling social impact film inspires us to do just that. Asking can the world rise to the challenge of conquering breast cancer?
Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer worldwide and the number one cancer in women. Often seen as a success story, with many countries boasting a 5 year breast cancer survival rate of over 90%. But this is not the case everywhere. In fact 80% of breast cancers in developing countries are diagnosed at the metastatic stage. So until there’s a cure, breast cancer is far from ‘solved’.
Presenter Sue Collins takes the audience beyond these statistics to discover how the rates of breast cancer can be reduced. Weaving together powerful survivor stories including Eva Schumacher Wulf, Marenda Hughes-Taylor and Dr Julie Torode. Supported by insights from leading medical experts including Dr Eric Winer and Dr Fatima Cardoso that highlight the importance of prevention, early detection, treatment and the psychological impact this disease has on survivors. Each story challenges complacency and encourages us to come together and strive for this health moonshot.
The third instalment of the Conquering Cancer documentary series, the film also features cancer advocates Udi Soko (Zambian Cancer Society) and Gabriela Echeverria (Fundación Salvati) and highlights the progress made and the work still to be done to find a cure and ensure that women stop losing their lives to this disease.
Understanding the Challenge
Breast cancer is the world’s most prevalent cancer
2.3 million women were diagnosed in 2020
7.8 million women have survived breast cancer in the last 5 years
By 2040, the WHO’s aim is to reduce breast cancer by 2.5%
Conquering Breast Cancer
Fostering Hope For Breast Cancer
Conquering Breast Cancer highlights the global effort to prevent, detect and treat breast cancer. It’s an ambitious aim to reduce the prevalence of breast cancer for women worldwide. We don’t yet have a vaccine like the HPV vaccine which prevents cervical cancer. But we know that early detection is the key to positive outcomes. And in countries like Australia and the USA there is now a 90% 5-year survival rate.
Alarmingly though, the burden of breast cancer is projected to exceed 3 million new cases and 1 million deaths annually by 2040. In low and middle-income countries, 50% - 80% of cases are diagnosed at an advanced, often incurable stage. Public education, early diagnosis and effective treatments are the key to reducing these rates.
Why It Matters
Women play vital roles in every facet of society. Breast cancer's indiscriminate nature underscores the necessity of universal access to prevention, screening, and treatment. Our film helps bring awareness to breast cancer and advocates for early detection and better access to treatment.
Watch the Film
Embark on a journey exploring what is personal risk? This includes genetic risk factors and prevention options. For women at high risk, discover actionable steps.
Learn about the reality of living with advanced breast cancer and discover more about advancements in targeted therapies that are improving patient outcomes. And last but not least, join the global movement to reduce the burden of breast cancer for everyone.
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