Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Get involved
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Check out the many ways you can get involved to help keep our breast cancer research, education and patient support programmes running.
Pink Ribbon Street Appeal
Give a little time to make a huge difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer. Volunteer two hours of your time to collect in your area.
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Pink Ribbon Walk
We're going virtual! Join us on 31 October and walk for the ones you love. Sponsor goodies and prizes are up for grabs.
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Go Pink for a Day
Join the hundreds of workplaces, schools, community groups, and people around New Zealand doing their bit to raise funds and awareness.
Start fundraising
Shop for good
Take a peak at the Pink Ribbon products our partners are releasing this October. Your purchase will help fund our efforts in pushing for new frontiers in early detection, treatment and support.
Check them out
Pinkie is on tour!
The Pink Caravan is back on the road for a Spring tour during October - November. Our nurses will be visiting communities in the Wellington region.
See when it's near you
Worried?
Recently diagnosed?
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Recently diagnosed?
- Types of breast cancer
- Tests & diagnosis
- Treatment options
- Advanced breast cancer
- Clinical trials
Need help?
Want to help?
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Want to help?
- Donate
- Get involved
- Volunteer
- Involve your business
- Buy Pink Ribbon
Checked your breasts lately?
We'll show you how. Checking your breasts is easy as TLC. 'Know your normal', so you can find any changes in your breasts as soon as they appear.
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Touch
Touch both breasts. You’re feeling for any lumps or thickening of the tissue, even up into the armpits. -
Look
Look in front of a mirror. Can you see any physical changes to the breast shape, skin or nipples? -
Check
Check any breast changes with your doctor. Even if you’ve had a mammogram recently.
Latest updates
Our latest events, press releases and blog posts
Blog
Press release
14 October 2021
133 MISSING WOMEN: Breast cancer cases going undetected because of Covid-19
At least 133 women across Aotearoa New Zealand have no idea they have breast cancer right now, warns Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. Take action by signing our petition!
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Blog
Blog
11 October 2021
Navigating a breast cancer diagnosis and a big new job: Melanie’s story
Melanie Webber was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2020, at the age of 45. She had found a lump in her right breast, but it turned out the cancer was in her left breast. Although she was going through treatment just as she was starting a new job, having a supportive employer meant that she could take the time she needed for her recovery.
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Blog
News
7 October 2021
CANGO urges Government: Stop “shrugging your shoulders” at cancer deaths
CANGO (Cancer Non-Governmental Organisations) urges Government: Stop “shrugging your shoulders” at cancer deaths
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Blog
Press release
3 October 2021
Wāhine toa star in new breast cancer campaign using the power of poetry
Spoken word poets Ngā Hinepūkōrero have teamed up with Breast Cancer Foundation NZ to release a new poem highlighting the importance of mammograms this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Blog
News
30 September 2021
How to make the most of October 2021
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and there are plenty of ways for you to show your support - at all alert levels.
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Blog
Press release
29 September 2021
New Zealand turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
More than 30 landmarks and prominent buildings across Aotearoa New Zealand are lighting up in pink this October to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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