Pink Ladies

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Our mission

Powering research.
For young women with breast cancer.

We support breast cancer research that helps young women make informed decisions about treatment, fertility and their future.

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Why we do it

This work matters

For young women, breast cancer is more than a medical diagnosis - it brings complex life challenges and often raises questions that go far beyond treatment:

Can I still
have children?

How will my
body change?

What about my
relationships?

What about
my career?

What about
my future?

To address these unique challenges, the ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation leads the Program for Young Patients (PYP), an international research initiative dedicated to improving care and quality of life for young women with breast cancer. One of its groundbreaking projects, the POSITIVE study, is exploring whether anti-hormone therapy can be safely paused to allow women to pursue pregnancy.

Your support makes this work possible.

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When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I feared I would have to choose between surviving and becoming a mother. Knowing that the POSITIVE trial existed gave me confidence to make decisions about my future. Today, I am both a survivor and the mother of a wonderful girl.

Ilaria

POSITIVE trial participant

Our community

Who we are

The Pink Ladies began in 2017 as a small group of employees, family members, and friends connected to the International Breast Cancer Study Group. Today, we bring people together through fundraising and community activities for one shared goal: to advance research for young women facing breast cancer. Every event, every donation, and every gesture of support helps move this mission forward.

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What we support

Research that changes lives

We support research that helps answer some of the most important questions young women face during and after breast cancer.

POSITIVE study

Can I have a baby after breast cancer?

This study explores whether young women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer can safely pause endocrine therapy to pursue pregnancy. Its findings are helping women and their doctors make informed decisions about treatment and future family plans.

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HOHO study

Young, with breast cancer - what next?

HOHO (Helping Ourselves, Helping Others) explores the challenges young women face during and after breast cancer - from fertility and emotional well-being to quality of life - helping improve care and support for young patients.

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