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About CBCN

The Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) is Canada's leading survivor-directed, national network of organizations and individuals concerned about breast cancer. CBCN strives to voice the views and concerns of breast cancer survivors through promotion of information sharing, education and advocacy activities.

CBCN's Vision

The best quality of life for all Canadians affected by breast cancer.

CBCN's Mission

The Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) is Canada's leading survivor-directed, national network of organizations and individuals concerned about breast cancer. CBCN strives to voice the views and concerns of breast cancer survivors through promotion of information sharing, education and advocacy activities.

• National-Network - Links and supports groups and individuals to promote information exchange and collaboration.
• Educate and Inform - Provides credible breast cancer related information and education to those affected by breast cancer.
• Advocacy - Promotes equitable access to support and care throughout the breast cancer experience to ensure best quality of life. CBCN also ensures that the issues affecting breast cancer survivors and their families inform health care policy and guide research.

History of CBCN
In 1992 the House of Commons published a report entitled Breast Cancer: Unanswered Questions. Initially, the Sub-Committee had agreed to study breast cancer and the MEME breast implant, but its scope was much wider, and one of its recommendations resulted in the National Forum on Breast Cancer which was held in Montreal in November 1993.

One of the recommendations contained in the final report of the National Forum on Breast Cancer called for the development of a survivor-directed, national network of organizations and individuals to provide a link and a voice for members of the breast cancer community. An interim planning committee of nine survivors from across Canada volunteered to begin the formation of a national network to represent the interests of those Canadians and their families who live with breast cancer.

The Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) was officially incorporated and registered as a charitable organization in November 1994. Health Canada then sponsored a seminar to help the Network build skills and promote organizational development. Forty-three participants representing Canada's geographic regions and ethnic make-up attended, and a 17-member Steering Committee was established.

Early in 1995, the CBCN, in partnership with Health Canada, sponsored regional meetings in Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. In total, 200 delegates met to discuss the current services and the persistent gaps in breast cancer education, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Delegates recommended that the Canadian Breast Cancer Network act as a link between breast cancer groups across Canada to broaden their resources, provide educational activities, and share information.

In 1996, the CBCN hired a Coordinator and published the first issue of Network News. The Network also introduced a line of jewelry based on its logo, and set up two trust funds in memory of Jan Morrow and Leah Lovestead. Individuals asking for help were referred to appropriate resources across the country, and information was given to researchers, the media and government. The CBCN continued to liase with other national cancer organizations, including the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society.

In 1997, the CBCN hired an Executive Director and opened its national office in Ottawa. Since then, it has received multi-year funding from Health Canada, and now has a small full time permanent staff, several contractual staff, part-time staff, and a team of dedicated volunteers.

The Canadian Breast Cancer Network is a registered charity. Our Charitable Registration No. is 889802971RR0001

CBCN is a new breed of breast cancer
charity and plays an important role
in expanding support for the cause.

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