Breast cancer & non-conventional treatments
Despite advances made in conventional cancer treatment for both early and late-stage breast cancer, such treatments have been known to cause severe side effects without offering a curative guarantee.
Breast cancer facts
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Breast cancer is the most common of all cancers in women and is the leading cause of death from cancer in European women.
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~332,000 EU women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008.
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1 in 4 breast cancers occur in women under 50.
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<5% of all breast cancers occur in women younger than 35.
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1 of 100,000 men is diagnosed with breast cancer per year.
Breast cancer treatment facts
- Breast cancer survival is improving and has doubled in the last 40 years in Europe.
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~11,400 people die from breast cancer in the UK each year.
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~691,000 are living with a breast cancer diagnosis in the UK; predicted to rise to 840,000 in 2020.
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1 in 4 women find the end of treatment the hardest part of breast cancer.
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1 in 10 breast cancer survivors say they felt ready to move on after end of treatment and hospital discharge.
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>50% of breast cancer survivors struggle with anxiety at the end of treatment, 31% struggle with depression.
Filling the gap in breast cancer treatment
CAM for breast cancer treatment is one of our most frequently queried topics. To meet patient needs, we have published a patient guide for breast cancer with the support of luxury lingerie company Van de Velde. A print version is available on demand.
Our views on treating cancer
OUR PROMISE
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We invest in the most promising research to make measurable progress in the fight against cancer. -
We strive to improve survival and quality of life, financial return is not within the scope of our activities. -
We identify untapped potential in cancer research leading to pragmatic solutions for patients in need. -
We seek impact and we invest our resources where we believe we can make the most progress. -
Every cancer deserves the same attention, regardless of prevalence or profitability.