01/10/2026
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) takes place every October. The aim of BCAM is to shine a light on the devastating impact breast cancer has on thousands of people in Australia.
The Pink October campaign aims to increase awareness around breast cancer prevention. Key risks include advancing age, obesity, limited physical activity, alcohol consumption and specific post-menopausal hormonal treatments. While only 5โ10% of breast cancers are hereditary, family history of breast cancer should prompt women to take proactive steps to reduce their likelihood of developing the disease.