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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.
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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
03 April 2025
Day in the life of a senior analyst at Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
The Register team is responsible for managing Te Rēhita Mate Ūtaetae - Breast Cancer Foundation NZ National Register.
The team has 16 staff and includes data managers, data administrators, and analysts across the country who oversee data entry, audits, and reporting.
News
17 December 2024
New clinical trial co-ordinator appointed to drive clinical trial participation
More New Zealanders with breast cancer could have access to new drugs and clinical trials because of investment in a dedicated breast cancer clinical trial co-ordinator, funded by Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
News
09 December 2024
New clinical trial hopes to find "gold standard" for staging lobular breast cancer
"A completely new approach to imaging" is being tested as part of a innovative new clinical trial right here in Aotearoa. Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is funding the trial to help tackle challenges with staging lobular breast cancer.
News
06 December 2024
New Zealanders to access "wonder drug" for the new year
Wonderful news! Pharmac has confirmed funding for Enhertu following public consultation. Thanks to submissions from individuals and patient advocacy groups, eligibility has been changed to include more people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer.
Press release
07 November 2024
FOR SALE: Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s iconic pink caravan in search of a new home
Our iconic retro Pink Caravan is up for sale after an illustrious 10-year career delivering life-saving breast health education around the country.
News
31 October 2024
Amazing news, free mammogram age extension begins
Momentous news for early detection in New Zealand as the roll out of free mammograms for women aged 70-74 begins in the Nelson-Marlborough district.