Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Zero deaths from breast cancer

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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.

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.

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Latest updates

Our latest events, press releases and blog posts

19 February 2019

What is a biosimilar and how does it affect you?

We all know that cancer drugs cost a fortune, but did you know there could be cheaper alternatives?

16 January 2019

Liquid biopsies – the future of breast cancer detection and treatment?

Researchers are constantly trying to find quicker, more accurate and easier ways to detect breast cancer at its earliest stage. The liquid biopsy could have the potential to improve breast cancer detection as well as making sure patients are given the right treatments.

1 February 2019

CANGO position statement on rapid access to cancer medicines in New Zealand

CANGO (the alliance of Cancer Non-Governmental Organisations) has adopted a position on improving the access to new cancer medicines and treatments in New Zealand.

Breast Cancer Charity Yoga

Come and join us for a Charity Yoga Session from 9:30am - 10:15am. $10 (minimum) donation towards

Paddy's Gone Pink for Squash - Te Awamutu Squash Club

Te Awamutu Squash Club would like to welcome and encourage all women to come along and play in support

Jump for Cancer Hagley

Jump for Cancer Hagley brings the high profile sport of Show Jumping into Christchurch’s iconic Hagley Park. This year

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