Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
News & updates
Our latest news, press releases, blog posts, Pink Ribbon Bulletins & Pink Ribbon Press.
Press release
07 September 2018
Kiwi women die twice as fast; health system turns its back
Kiwis are dying of advanced breast cancer (ABC) twice as fast as people in comparable countries – and it’s not just about the lack of new drugs.
Blog
17 August 2018
How does a clinical trial benefit me?
Every licensed drug in the world has been through a clinical trial - from ibuprofen to morphine. But why do drugs need to go through such a stringent testing process and what benefit does a clinical trial have for a breast cancer patient?
Blog
27 July 2018
Pink Ribbon Trek Team '18: Great Wall of China
In May, 26 women and one man took on the iconic Great Wall of China, raising over $150,000 for BCFNZ. Blisters, sore bodies and fluctuating emotions were part of the journey. This is their story.
Press release
25 July 2018
New Breast Cancer Projects Announced $720,489 in Funding Released to Support Innovative Research
• Preventing metastasis through vaccine: to prevent recurrence of HER2+ breast cancer
• Assessing a Triple Negative biomarker and its inhibition: to improve survival
• Developing and testing an Inhibitor: to prevent metastasis in Triple Negative breast cancer
• Defining the utility of a protein in a cohort: as an independent prognostic indicator for aggressive disease
Press release
18 July 2018
Clinical trial targets worst side-effects of breast cancer chemo
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ has committed $250,000 to a new clinical trial that will test the ability of a cheap, widely available drug to prevent two of chemotherapy’s most unpleasant side-effects: delayed nausea and vomiting.
Pink Ribbon Bulletins
July 2018
Life extending drug for patients who've been missing out, personalised medicine could be the future of breast cancer treatment, Cathy shares her inspirational story, plus Shavaughn Ruakere is our dancing queen.
Press release
04 July 2018
Our Dancing Queen: Shavaughn Ruakere
The 2018 series of Dancing with the Stars NZ saw Shavaughn Ruakere dance for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ as her chosen charity.
Blog
03 July 2018
The Future of Breast Cancer Treatment: Personalised Medicine
How amazing would it be if your breast cancer treatment was tailored to you? It’s actually already started - from genetic screening to immunotherapy. The field of personalised medicine is growing and it’s very promising.
News
25 June 2018
Action needed on Maori and PI breast cancer vulnerabilities
A large NZ study has confirmed the need for immediate action to improve survival for Maori and Pacific Island people with breast cancer, and the importance of mammograms in finding cancer early
Blog
21 June 2018
Cathy shares her story
What is special about my story? I’m only one of thousands of women who have survived breast cancer, so what makes my journey worth telling?
Blog
13 June 2018
Mammogram myth busting
10 common mammogram myths busted!
News
09 June 2018
Here’s the evidence – time to play fair, Breast Cancer Foundation tells Pharmac
In light of new clinical trial results, Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is urging Pharmac to consider giving life-extending drug Perjeta to patients who’ve been missing out due to an earlier decision that the Foundation labelled unfair.
Blog
02 June 2018
Add exercise to your breast cancer prescription
New exercise guidelines for cancer patients place emphasis on the role of exercise in cancer recovery.
Press release
22 May 2018
Join us in Spain for our 2019 Pink Ribbon El Camino Trek
Join Breast Cancer Foundation NZ for the Pink Ribbon Trek El Camino 2019 to help make zero deaths from breast cancer a reality.
Blog
15 May 2018
The faces behind the research
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in breast cancer research?
Get to know two inspiring scientists.
Press release
10 May 2018
Access to 3D mammography for patients in Palmerston North
Now women in the central North Island will have access to sophisticated breast imaging thanks to your generous donations.
Press release
10 May 2018
Bump or lump? Be breast aware this sport season
Bumps and bruises are part of the game, but beware: your injury could be hiding something more serious.
Press release
09 May 2018
South Auckland patients & staff delighted with new breast biopsy chair
A new $18,000 chair that helps correctly position women of all shapes and sizes during breast biopsies is receiving rave reviews.
Pink Ribbon Bulletins
May 2018
Rave reviews for new biopsy chair, immunotherapy and it's exciting role in breast cancer treatment, tomosynthesis in PN, plus mybc reaches 1000 members!
Blog
04 May 2018
Immunotherapy’s exciting role in Breast Cancer
Our immune system plays an important role in how our body deals with cancer. Hopefully, this can be manipulated for the future treatment and prevention of breast cancer.
Press release
24 April 2018
“Get involved for a great cause!” Nadia encourages Kiwis to sign up for Pink Ribbon Breakfast
“Get involved for a great cause!” Nadia encourages Kiwis to sign up for Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May.
Blog
12 April 2018
10 ways to break up with fatigue
Feeling tired, and having issues sleeping, is something that everyone experiences at some point in their lives – in fact, it’s the most common complaint reported to GPs! We’ve put together some tips to help you beat fatigue once and for all.
Press release
06 April 2018
New fellowships seek to shed more light on breast cancer risk and new medicines
A young researcher at the University of Auckland, Dr Barbara Lipert, hopes to learn why breast cancers develop resistance to a new drug, while in Otago, Dr Vanessa Lattimore is using cutting-edge genetic information to clarify the risk of breast cancer faced by Kiwi families.
Pink Ribbon Press
Autumn 2017
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