BREAST CANCER STATS IN AUSTRALIA
INCIDENCE
• Every year over 21,000 people in Australia (including around 200 men) will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
• Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and the
• most common cancer among females： Around 1,000 of those diagnosed are women aged under 40. That is about 3 women under 40 years old are diagnosed every day.
• Every day 58 people in Australia will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
• In the last 10 years, breast cancer diagnoses in Australia have increased by 24%.
• 1 in 7 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
• 1 in 550 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
MORTALITY
• Breast cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer deaths in Australia.
• Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths among females in Australia.
• Every year over 3,300 people in Australian (including 33 men) die from breast cancer.
• Every day 9 people in Australia will die from breast cancer.
• Each week 1 woman in Australia under the age of 40 will die from breast cancer.
• Since 1994, the death rate from breast cancer in Australia has reduced by over 40%.
SURVIVAL
• Since 1994, the five-year relative survival rate for breast cancer in Australia has increased from 76% to 92%
• The five-year relative survival rate for women with early-stage (Stage l) breast cancer in Australia is 100%.
• The relative survival rate for women with metastatic (Stage lV) breast cancer is much lower at 32%.
PREVALENCE
• There are 83,800 people living in Australia with breast cancer, who were diagnosed in the last five years.
• There are over a quarter of a million people living in Australia who have had a breast cancer diagnosis.
Recap Olight’s Past Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Efforts
At Olight, over the years, we’ve stood strong in the fight against breast cancer by hosting annual charity sales, with 100% of proceeds going directly to organizations. Here’s a look at what we’ve achieved together:
• 2023 Charity Sale: Olight raised $77,313.43, all of which was donated to support breast cancer research. Thousands of customers wore their pink bracelets, spreading hope and awareness.
• 2022 Charity Sale: We raised and contributed $158,523, with heartwarming stories shared by customers who have been personally touched by breast cancer.
• 2021 Charity Sale: Olight raised $167,205, offering a special "HOPE KIT" featuring the i3T EOS flashlight, a unique addition to our ongoing support.
• 2020 Charity Sale: Our first-ever charity sale raised an impressive $192,902, with proceeds supporting breast cancer foundations globally.
2024 Olight Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Sale
This year, Olight proudly announces a special charity sale featuring the Oclip Pink, a limited edition that does more than just enhance your EDC collection—it helps save lives.
By purchasing the Oclip Pink, you directly support the fight against breast cancer. Olight is donating 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this product to the National Breast Cancer Foundation in Australia, an organization dedicated to early detection, research, and support for those affected by breast cancer.
Stand Together for Hope
Breast cancer affects millions of women worldwide, and together, we can make a difference. Olight believes that hope is stronger when we unite, and through this charity initiative, every contribution helps fund critical research, education, and support services for patients and their families.
By participating in this charity sale, you become part of a global effort to spread awareness and fight breast cancer. Grab your Oclip Pink, and let’s stand together in support of a brighter, healthier future.
