Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
News & updates
Our latest news, press releases, blog posts, Pink Ribbon Bulletins & Pink Ribbon Press.
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.
Press release
14 October 2019
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ launches virtual reality pilot trial
In a world first, Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is testing the benefit of virtual reality for patients with advanced breast cancer.
Press release
14 October 2019
World Metastatic Breast Cancer Day sees launch of new podcast series ‘Life with ABC’
The first episode of a podcast series about advanced breast cancer has been released.
News
13 October 2019
ABC problems “still here”, but there are signs of progress
One year after I’m Still Here – the investigation into advanced breast cancer care in New Zealand that shocked doctors and patients alike – there are signs of improvement.
Press release
03 October 2019
New service to help early breast cancer patients thrive in MidCentral
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ and MidCentral DHB are partnering to offer Thriving, a new support service.
News
01 September 2019
Thumbs-Up for government's cancer announcements
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ has given an overall thumbs-up to today’s spate of cancer-related announcements from the Ministry of Health and PHARMAC
Press release
10 June 2019
Breast Cancer Foundation to fund scalp cooling for breast cancer patients
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ (BCFNZ) has announced funding for up to 10 scalp cooling systems worth $500,000 in public hospitals around New Zealand.
Blog
05 June 2019
10 things I need to know about chemotherapy
What you need to know as you prepare for your chemotherapy.
Blog
09 May 2019
The importance of ‘me-time’ after a breast cancer diagnosis
After a breast cancer diagnosis life can be a whirlwind of appointments, tests and treatments. During this time, it can be hard to find a moment to breathe and process, but, it's important that you do give yourself time to stop.
Press release
06 March 2019
Breast Cancer Foundation steps in to support Kiwis living with lymphoedema
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ has launched a new service focusing on early intervention for those at risk of lymphoedema following breast cancer surgery. The announcement marks World Lymphoedema Day, March 6th.
Blog
06 March 2019
Why is lymphoedema therapy so important?
We chat to Claire Boyce, lymphoedema therapist, about why lymphoedema treatment is so vital to people's well-being.
Blog
15 December 2018
How to spend your Kiwi New Year
If you’ve been through breast cancer, planning how you’re going to spend New Year might be at the bottom of your priority list. We’ve put together a list of ideas to minimise stress this year!
Blog
06 December 2018
How to do YOU this festive season!
With the festive season fast approaching things can seem daunting – especially if you are living with breast cancer, have recently been diagnosed, or are on the road to recovery. So, this year it’s time to sit back, relax, and do YOU.
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
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
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
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.
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.
Blog
09 February 2018
Why you need a survivorship plan
Getting back to “normal” life after breast cancer isn’t easy, which is why having a personalised survivorship plan is vital for everyone who has completed treatment for any type of cancer.
Blog
17 January 2018
Starting the year free of fear
Cancer takes so much from people. Learning how to respond to it in a way that will help you move forward is a challenging concept to understand and deal with, especially when you’re living with uncertainty.
Blog
14 December 2017
Let them eat pud: staying healthy over the holidays
With pavlovas, parties and punch it’s no surprise that staying healthy during the festive season can be a challenge. But it’s not impossible!
Blog
01 December 2017
Scar therapy: caring for your surgical scars after a mastectomy
People react to scars in different ways; for some, they are a stark reminder of pain, while for others, they are a celebration of survival and represent new life.
Blog
15 November 2017
The best way to prepare for reconstructive surgery
The choice to have, or to not have, breast reconstruction is a very personal one. If you do decide to have surgery, there are a couple of bits and pieces you can do (or ask others to do for you – recommended!) to make your surgery, and recovery time, as stress-free as possible.
Blog
09 November 2017
Sealed Section: sex after breast cancer
Sex therapist Edit Horvath, endocrinologist Dr Stella Milsom and breast cancer survivor Rose Wharepapa answered your most pressing questions about sex and intimacy after breast cancer in a recent webinar.