Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
News & updates
Our latest news, press releases, blog posts, Pink Ribbon Bulletins & Pink Ribbon Press.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Press release
08 February 2018
Hypnotism a hit at Public Education Day
At the end of last year, Breast Cancer Foundation NZ hosted a free public education day themed ‘From Research to Reality’.
Press release
04 February 2018
World Cancer Day: unfortunate words - or silence - add pain to breast cancer diagnosis
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ (BCFNZ) has released a video featuring funny ladies Urzila Carlson and Jackie Clarke acting out an awkward conversation between a newly-diagnosed breast cancer patient and her friend.
Press release
30 November 2017
Breast Cancer Foundation garden a must-see
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is the official charity of the NZ Flower & Garden Show - on this weekend! Pop in and be inspired.
Press release
20 November 2017
Help out at the NZ House & Garden Tours 2018
Volunteer spots are open for next year's highly anticipated NZ House & Garden Tours - get in quick!
Press release
20 November 2017
An appealing effort
Thank you to all those who played a part in the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal this year.
Press release
20 November 2017
Nation painted pink
Thank you for helping us make the Pink Star Walk 2017 a great success.
Press release
20 November 2017
A huge thank you to Farmers' customers & staff!
Farmers' customers and staff continue to raise even more funds to help New Zealanders affected by breast cancer.
Press release
20 November 2017
How many apples?
Pink Lady® Apples donated tonnes of their delicious apples to various breast cancer-related events around New Zealand.
Press release
20 November 2017
An impressive debut for AUSTAR Realty
Welcome to new gold ribbon partner, AUSTAR Realty.
Press release
20 November 2017
Sealybrity Designer Bed campaign delivers again!
Press release
31 October 2017
From black jersey to pink-at-heart: Ardie Savea becomes new breast cancer ambassador
Renowned rugby loose forward Ardie Savea has joined Breast Cancer Foundation NZ (BCFNZ) as an ambassador, spurred by the loss of his grandmother to breast cancer in 2005.
Press release
25 October 2017
Extension of breast screening programme will “certainly save lives” – Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
A huge thanks to everyone who signed our petition last year to extend free breast screening for women between 70 and 74.
Press release
24 October 2017
Art Gallery hosts artworks - plus models - from this month's campaign
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s striking art-inspired awareness campaign is coming full circle this weekend.
Press release
24 October 2017
LGBTIQ+ breast cancer info now available
The Breast Cancer Foundation NZ website now has a section dedicated to the LGBTIQ+ community.
Press release
17 October 2017
Free seminar on breast reconstruction tomorrow, Auckland
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ will host a free seminar on reconstruction after breast cancer on Wednesday October 18, 6:30pm-8:30pm, at Auckland University’s Medical School.