Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
News & updates
Our latest news, press releases, blog posts, Pink Ribbon Bulletins & Pink Ribbon Press.
News
06 August 2024
Exciting progress towards a new breast cancer vaccine
The future of prevention against breast cancer recurrence is coming. Overseas, and right here in Aotearoa. Read an update about our exciting project.
News
18 June 2024
Pharmac reverses eligibility restrictions for life-extending drugs
Positive outcome for patients with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer as new treatment available from July 1.
News
17 April 2023
New Zealand's first ever Women's Health Strategy
New Zealand will soon have a Women’s Health Strategy. Right now, there's no mention of breast cancer in the official focus of the strategy.
News
16 December 2022
Women can safely interrupt hormone therapy to have a baby, study finds
Long-awaited findings from a study looking at pregnancy and breast cancer medication is bringing reassurance to patients and specialists alike.
News
28 September 2022
Glowing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Towns and cities across Aotearoa New Zealand will once again be lighting up their landmarks and prominent buildings in pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October.
News
23 February 2022
Study shows aspirin won’t prevent breast cancer coming back
Could aspirin reduce the risk of breast cancer coming back? The short answer is "No", say the results of a USA clinical trial.
News
07 October 2021
CANGO urges Government: Stop “shrugging your shoulders” at cancer deaths
CANGO (Cancer Non-Governmental Organisations) urges Government: Stop “shrugging your shoulders” at cancer deaths
News
30 September 2021
How to make the most of October 2021
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and there are plenty of ways for you to show your support - at all alert levels.
News
15 September 2021
How the support of our donors got Ziggy through her recovery
Ziggy’s entire world stopped when she found out she had breast cancer during the second Covid-19 lockdown in August last year.
News
15 September 2021
A message to our supporters from Tamara
Tamara was diagnosed with breast cancer last year at the age of 33, while she was pregnant with her second child, Zac.
News
19 May 2021
BCFNZ sad to announce death of pioneer breast surgeon
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is sad to announce the death of Dr Belinda Scott, who was for many years a key member of our Medical Advisory Committee and a long-time member of our Board of Trustees.
News
04 May 2021
A hot new way to help fight breast cancer
Now supporting BCFNZ has never been easier, with the launch of our very own SBS Pink Ribbon Visa.
News
04 May 2021
National Register reaches 100% coverage
In 2020 we began the expansion of the Breast Cancer Foundation National Register, after consolidating four regional registers (Auckland, Waikato, Wellington & Christchurch) which covered two-thirds of the country’s DHB regions. By the start of 2021 all DHBs had signed up.
News
04 May 2021
“Breast cancer touches so many Kiwi women, that’s why it’s such an important cause to support”
Monika Naidu has watched two family members and a close friend go through breast cancer. Seeing the
suffering caused by the disease is what prompted Monika to act. She and her husband Daven recently hosted
a lunch at their restaurant – Auckland’s Chancery Bistro – which raised an incredible $11,255 for BCFNZ.
News
04 May 2021
Vital patient support provided when it was needed the most
After launching our Christmas Appeal we received an overwhelming response – we’ve raised more than
$115,000 to keep our support services running. These vital funds mean we can keep being there for breast
cancer patients when they need us most.
News
04 May 2021
Jackie Klouwens’ lasting legacy – a bequest that means so much
Kim’s favourite memories of her mum Jackie centre around how compassionate and loving she was.
News
04 May 2021
Save your life in the time it takes to get changed
Radio personality and newest BCFNZ Ambassador, Sarah Gandy, has a simple message for Kiwi women:
“Saving your life can be as easy as checking your breasts in the time it takes to get changed.”
News
04 May 2021
“I just want to make sure I’m here for my greatgrandchildren"
Claudine Thompson had signed up for mammograms as soon as she qualified for them. They had always come back clear, until her last free mammogram in 2018 showed a tiny lump in her left breast.
News
04 May 2021
A special collection for a good cause
Cordy’s Auctioneers is auctioning more than 400 china toast racks to support Pink Ribbon Breakfast, Breast Cancer Foundation NZ's largest fundraising campaign.
News
18 February 2021
New advice issued to women about Covid-19 vaccinations and mammograms
Ahead of New Zealand’s roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine, Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is urging Kiwi women not to delay their mammograms, as reports suggest a possible side effect of the vaccine may mimic breast cancer symptoms.
News
04 February 2021
Don’t delay cancer checks this World Cancer Day
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is teaming up with health organisations around New Zealand to spread the message: ‘Don’t wait. Contact your doctor. Get checked.’
News
15 October 2020
“Get your mammogram so other mokopuna can have more time with their kuia”
Stacey Morrison’s 7-year-old daughter Maiana is urging Kiwi women to go for regular mammograms, as part of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s annual awareness-raising campaign.
News
13 October 2020
Pharmac review a chance to end agonisingly slow drug approval process
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is calling on the next government to end the unfair and outdated evaluation process that means Kiwis with terminal breast cancer wait years longer for the latest drugs,.
News
01 October 2020
10 ways to make the most of October
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's how you can get involved this month...