Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
News & updates
Our latest news, press releases, blog posts, Pink Ribbon Bulletins & Pink Ribbon Press.
Blog
23 September 2016
Mary Shares Her Cancer Diary - Part One: Diagnosis
Mary Brookes, 52, was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in January 2016. She documented her ups and downs to share with her friends, and now she’s sharing titbits from her journal and chemo diary with you.
Blog
20 September 2016
The Pink Caravan’s delivering breast health messages to all corners of New Zealand
This month saw the Pink Caravan kick off it's third nationwide tour.
Blog
30 August 2016
Join the sport that’s bringing breast cancer survivors together
Before 1995, there were serious doubts about whether women with breast cancer should do strenuous upper body exercise.
Blog
24 August 2016
HRT risk for breast cancer higher than previously thought
A new study published in the British Journal of Cancer suggests that the risk of breast cancer associated with women taking Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is much greater than previously thought.
Blog
23 August 2016
We’re launching NZ’s first ever webinar for advanced breast cancer patients
We're pleased to announce the first in series of webinars for breast cancer patients. On Tuesday October 18th, the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation is hosting three experts to talk about:
Blog
23 August 2016
New study reveals who benefits most from exercise during breast cancer treatment
Being physically active isn’t just good for your heart, your mood and your waistline. Exercise also reduces your risk of getting a few different types of cancer.
Blog
10 August 2016
Lymphoedema signs & symptoms: What to watch out for
Anyone who has had breast cancer surgery or radiation therapy may be at risk of developing lymphoedema.
Blog
27 July 2016
Mammograms: what you need to know
Whether or not you should be having mammograms, and how often, depends on your age. Here's your guide to what action you should be taking at each stage of your life.
Blog
20 July 2016
8 Key Messages from Consumer/Patient Day
The Consumer/Patient Day at the Australasian Breast Congress saw over 200 people affected by breast gather to hear local and international experts talk about new developments in treatment and diagnosis.
Blog
20 July 2016
Memory and Concentration Problems on Tamoxifen - Sound Familiar?
When Pamela Munster, an American oncologist, talked to a room of breast cancer survivors about taking tamoxifen for ten years instead of five, questions about side effects came in like rockets. It was clear that very few women cruise through hormone therapy without issues.
Blog
13 July 2016
Partial mastectomy better for survival than mastectomy?
A new study from the Netherlands has shown that a smaller surgery that removes only part of the breast, plus radiation, is just as effective as a mastectomy, and may even improve survival rates.
Blog
22 June 2016
The Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteers are the lifeblood of non-profit organisations. Each year, over 10,000 people donate their time to the NZBCF, whether it’s out on the streets, on the road, or in our office.
Blog
08 June 2016
Worrying about wasting GPs’ time is stopping people from seeking help
A UK study has revealed that many patients don’t report cancer “alarm symptoms” to their GP, because they’re worried about wasting their GP's time.
Blog
27 May 2016
Advanced Breast Cancer Patients Deserve a Slice of Pharmac’s $124 Million Funding Boost
This year, Pharmac's budget is bigger than ever before, but advanced breast cancer patients are still missing out on life-changing therapies.
Blog
12 May 2016
What about the other breast?
More women are having their unaffected breast removed to prevent the return of cancer. But are these extra surgeries really preventing anything?
Blog
12 May 2016
Late-night snacking could increase your breast cancer recurrence risk
Recent research is encouraging breast cancer survivors to ditch the late-night snacks and extend their overnight fast in order to prevent cancer recurrence.
Blog
02 March 2016
5 burning questions Kiwi cancer researchers could answer
February 4, World Cancer Day, was a chance to reflect on the burning questions that remain unanswered for the disease that is now the single biggest cause of death for New Zealanders.
Blog
20 April 2015
Pink Ribbon Breakfast for Research
Registrations are now open for Pink Ribbon Breakfast, with Lorraine Downes asking Kiwis to invite their friends or colleagues to breakfast in May, to raise funds for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.