The association says there is growing concern that most women present with late-stage cancers, which makes for a difficult diagnosis.
The association has highlighted the important role women can play in taking ownership of their health during breast cancer awareness month.
Nersan Govender was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2013, an experience he said altered the course of his life forever.
Last year, Nongluck Chairuettichai qualified for Thailand's national longboard team - the oldest member ever to join the squad.
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Radiologists miss about 20% of breast cancers in mammograms, the American Cancer Society says, and half of all women who get the screenings over a 10-year period have a false positive result.
Angelina Jolie underwent her preventative double mastectomy in 2013 to "improve [her] odds" of seeing her children 'grow into adults'.
The 47-year-old actress has a mammogram scan every October - which is breast cancer awareness month - in order to ensure she isn't at risk of the disease.
The 67-year-old talent manager is thankful he always wears white t-shirts as he was able to spot specks of blood from his nipple and took himself to get checked out.
Beyoncé and Solange Knowles reportedly tested negative for the mutated human tumour suppressor gene, which can put females at a higher risk of developing ovarian and breast cancer.
Mathew Knowles has revealed that his famous daughters Beyonce and Solange have been tested for the mutated BRCA2 gene following his breast cancer diagnosis.
Beyonce's dad Mathew Knowles revealed he has breast cancer during a sit-down interview on 'Good Morning America' that will air on Wednesday.
The ban covers certain types of implants with a textured surface or polyurethane coating.
Types of cancer responsible for the most deaths by country and sex, according to the World Health Organisation.
Dr Sarah Nietz says breast cancer can affect anyone, including men and has urged them to visit the doctor regularly because even a small lump can be dangerous.
By 34.5 years after the birth of the youngest child, the breast cancer risk is 23% lower than the risk in women who had never been pregnant.
The results were reported Saturday at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions meeting in Chicago and online in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Lillian Dube raised eyebrows recently when she went on live television to tell the public that 'sucking titties' is a good way to detect cancer.
