Listening:

To the views of people affected by Breast Cancer and taking their concerns to policymakers and health providers throughout Scotland.

Learning:

About best clinical practice and treatment options throughout the world to enable us to engage in informed debate with decision makers.

Lobbying:

The Scottish Executive in order to raise breast cancer issues, improve service provision and increase funding both for services and for vital research.

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It’s not just about diet and lifestyle

Don’t think PINK, think …………………….

Prevention – a healthy diet and adequate exercise may reduce the risk of cancer. However, many lifestyle factors have a limited effect on breast cancer incidence and some of these are outwith our control e.g. age at first period; the number of children we have and at what age.

Influence — join the Scottish Breast Cancer Campaign, an independent advocacy group, and help influence Scotland’s future health policy on breast cancer.

eNvironment —have you ever wondered why the incidence of breast cancer is increasing year on year? Have you thought about our environment and the cocktail of chemicals we are subjected to on a daily basis? Join the Campaign!

Knowledge – make informed choices! Follow our links to find out more about all aspects of breast cancer, including the debate on breast cancer screening.

The Scottish Breast Cancer Campaign is lobbying government to

* improve breast cancer services for women already affected by breast cancer—especially those needing specialised treatment for lymphoedema

* actively seek ways to minimise women’s lifetime exposure to harmful environmental pollutants especially those known to be hormone disruptors

* provide clear, comprehensive and up-to-date information on all aspects of breast cancer treatment and services – especially on the National Breast Cancer Screening Programme