Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
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Checked your breasts lately?
We'll show you how. It's as easy as TLC (Touch. Look. Get Checked).
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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? -
Get Checked
Check any breast changes with a doctor. Even if you’ve had a mammogram recently.
Latest updates
Our latest events, press releases and blog posts
Blog
02 November 2026
What will political parties deliver for New Zealanders in need of medicines?
As parties roll out their election policies, thousands of New Zealanders are watching for commitments that could change their lives. The cost of living is hard. But for those forced to find the money for medicines the public system does not fund, it goes further: it becomes the literal cost of staying alive and living well.
News
27 October 2026
"Tell us our density"
Havelock North woman, Julie Haines, wants women to be told their breast density so they can make informed choices about their screening. Please sign her petition.
Press release
21 October 2026
Most political parties silent on additional breast screening for women at higher risk
Four out of seven political parties have failed to answer whether they would fund additional breast screening for women at higher risk – even as more women come forward with stories of cancers missed by mammograms.
Blog
05 October 2026
Why we’re turning the shower into a breast-checking reminder, with a little help from Taika Waititi
When we started developing our new breast health campaign, there was one question we kept coming back to: if women already know checking their breasts is important, why aren’t more of us doing it regularly?
That question ultimately shaped Save Your Life. Rinse. Repeat., our new national campaign designed to make breast checking easier to remember by connecting it with something women already do: have a shower.
Blog
02 October 2026
How the Breast Cancer Foundation National Register could help improve care for people with DCIS
Being told you have ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) can be confusing. The word "carcinoma" may make people think they have invasive breast cancer. DCIS is different.
News
28 September 2026
Aotearoa shines a pink light on breast cancer this October
From city landmarks to small-town icons, buildings and public spaces across Aotearoa are shining pink this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.