94.8 Increased Emphasis on Research into Causes of Breast Cancer
Whereas, The risk to a Canadian woman of contracting breast cancer in her lifetime is one in nine; and,
Whereas, One in twenty-three will die from breast cancer; and,
Whereas, The research budget for breast cancer is small in relation to monies allotted for other types of cancers; and,
Whereas, Important links to breast cancer have gone unexplored because of the manner in which research projects are selected for funding; therefore be it,
RESOLVED, That The National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to:
1. Recognize the incidence of breast cancer as a priority health issue for women;
2. Increase substantially the monies available for breast cancer research;
3. Facility an improved climate for breast cancer research projects by linking individual research projects and ensuring that all casual factors including environmental factors are explored.