We’re joining forces with the National Breast Cancer Foundation, funding research to help transform the lives of men and women around the world diagnosed with prostate and breast cancer.

We’re joining forces with the National Breast Cancer Foundation, funding research to help transform the lives of men and women around the world diagnosed with prostate and breast cancer.

This partnership is the first of its kind between two organisations focusing on research for these cancers. The grant will bring together some of Australia’s best and brightest researchers and has the potential to rapidly advance new treatments and methods of care for prostate and breast cancer (and possibly ovarian cancer), compared to the current tumour-specific research approach.

Despite their differences, there are many genetic similarities between breast, prostate and ovarian cancers, meaning certain treatment options could be effective across these diseases.

In Australia, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, highlighting the importance of our partnership to stop our parents, partners, siblings and friends dying too young.

With extensive networks in the research community, the Movember Foundation and the National Breast Cancer Foundation are leading the way with the development of new and innovative collaborative programs that have the potential to benefit men with prostate cancer, women with ovarian cancer and women and men with breast cancer.

The total amount available for up to two research projects is AUD$2.5 million over three years.

Click here for more information and to apply.