Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
News & updates
Our latest news, press releases, blog posts, Pink Ribbon Bulletins & Pink Ribbon Press.
Blog
24 March 2021
Your body clock and breast cancer risk
Our body clocks underpin our daily routines, from when we wake to when we sleep. And new research is exploring whether these circadian rhythms could protect us against breast cancer...
Blog
18 March 2021
Finding your ‘new normal’
You've finished breast cancer treatment, so what now? Our blog has tips for how to ease the transition from cancer patient to survivorship in this blog.
Blog
03 March 2021
Your guide to ‘going flat’ after breast cancer
A new survey found that many women who choose to go flat after breast cancer surgery after satisfied with their choice. We take a look at what going flat means and why many women prefer it.
Blog
18 January 2021
Gut feeling: Could the gut microbiome be causing breast cancer?
The gut microbiome has been a hot topic in recent years and research has now begun to delve into whether it could play a role in the development of cancer.
Blog
16 December 2020
Dealing with decisions in ABC
We share a guide to navigating decision pathways during advanced breast cancer treatment.
Blog
16 December 2020
Brain gain: How to manage ‘chemo brain’
‘Chemo brain’ is a common side effect of breast cancer treatment. We've rounded up some tips to help you manage brain fog.
Blog
02 November 2020
Julie's Story
Julie Reynolds, from Estee Lauder and a mother of two daughters in their 20s, writes about the importance of early detection and why she’s taking part in the Pink Ribbon Walk.
Blog
02 November 2020
Kristelle's story
Kristelle Thomsen, from Clinique NZ, writes about the impact of breast cancer on her family and why she’s calling on people to sign up for a Pink Ribbon Walk.
Blog
16 October 2020
Parekura's story
Parekura Tutua-Nathan, a Clinique consultant in Wellington, shares why she's walking for her māmā in the Pink Ribbon Walk.
Blog
16 October 2020
Debbie's story
Kim Tuliau from Bobbi Brown, Farmers, has always admired the strength and courage of client Debbie Hill, a breast cancer survivor. She invited her in for a complimentary makeover so she could find out more about her story.
Blog
14 July 2020
Is it okay to fast during chemotherapy?
A new study sheds light on the benefits of fasting before and during chemotherapy treatment.
Blog
30 June 2020
Building resilience with breast cancer
Those who have been through breast cancer, or who have been through it, know how hard the journey can be. But building resilience can be a way to help you thrive when times are tough. We share tips to get started.
Blog
16 June 2020
Eating well after treatment
Finishing treatment is a great time to focus on your recovery - and it's a good opportunity to focus on your diet. Here are some ways you can eat healthily after breast cancer treatment.
Blog
04 June 2020
A safe way to exercise with breast cancer
Exercising is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy during and after treatment for breast cancer, and we have tips for how you get work up a sweat safely.
Blog
14 May 2020
Eating well during treatment
A healthy diet is important when you’re going through breast cancer treatment. We take a look at how to eat well while dealing with side effects.
Blog
20 April 2020
Staying healthy at home
There are a lot of things we control at the moment, but you can still look after your physical and mental health while you're at home.
Blog
09 April 2020
Easing anxiety in uncertain times
While we’re adjusting to a new way of living with COVID-19, here are some ways you and your loved ones can manage anxiety and fear during this time.
Blog
11 March 2020
What's the deal with DCIS?
There can be some confusion surrounding DCIS. Here's what you should know...
Blog
14 February 2020
Loving your body after breast cancer
When you're finding a 'new normal' after treatment, learning to appreciate how your body now looks and feels is part of the process
Blog
22 January 2020
Coping with chemotherapy
Chemotherapy can bring a host of side effects. Here are some helpful tips to manage them.
Blog
14 January 2020
Resolutions to lower your risk
We’ve come up with a few resolutions that will keep you healthy in 2020 – and lower your risk of developing breast cancer to boot.
Blog
17 December 2019
What you can do after a diagnosis
A new cancer diagnosis can bring a rollercoaster of emotions. Here are a few pointers to help you navigate life after diagnosis.
Blog
18 October 2019
Behind the scenes of clinical trials
In a guest blog, Lou Clement from Cancer Trials New Zealand shares what it's like to work on a clinical trial.
Blog
07 October 2019
Everyone can be breast aware
With the news that Beyoncé’s father, Mathew Knowles, was treated for breast cancer earlier this year, it’s a timely reminder that men need to be breast aware too.