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If you’re concerned about breast health, newly diagnosed with breast cancer, undergoing treatment or focused on recovery, the Breast Cancer Services Directory connects you and your whānau with the services and products you may need.

Most of us know it's important to get a new breast lump checked. This leaflet shows you some other signs you need to look out for. Changes in breast skin, shape or size, nipples or unusual breast pain can all be signs of breast cancer too.

If you're living with breast cancer Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is here to help. We fund a range of support services aimed at improving the quality of life for people with breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ (BCFNZ) has partnered with Stratos, a national counselling service, to improve support for people coping with emotional challenges which often accompany breast cancer.

If you have had breast cancer and been diagnosed with lymphoedema (or are at high risk), we can help you get the treatment you need.

Breast cancer is a complex disease and it’s important to understand that your treatment plan is specific to your type of breast cancer.

It is important to remember that most breast changes are not breast cancer, however any new or unusual changes need to be checked promptly by a doctor.

The pathologist prepares a report of the findings, including the diagnosis, and sends it to your surgeon or oncologist.

Every woman is different and requires her own treatment plan, as no two breast cancers are the same.

Know how your breasts normally look and feel from age 20 so you’re more likely to notice changes. Breast cancer’s highly treatable if it’s diagnosed early.

Know how your breasts normally look and feel from age 20 so you’re more likely to notice changes. Breast cancer’s highly treatable if it’s diagnosed early.

Know how your breasts normally look and feel from age 20 so you’re more likely to notice changes. Breast cancer’s highly treatable if it’s diagnosed early.

Know how your breasts normally look and feel from age 20 so you’re more likely to notice changes. Breast cancer’s highly treatable if it’s diagnosed early.

Know how your breasts normally look and feel from age 20 so you’re more likely to notice changes. Breast cancer’s highly treatable if it’s diagnosed early.

Know how your breasts normally look and feel from age 20 so you’re more likely to notice changes. Breast cancer’s highly treatable if it’s diagnosed early.

Know how your breasts normally look and feel from age 20 so you’re more likely to notice changes. Breast cancer’s highly treatable if it’s diagnosed early.

Mybc is an online community for all New Zealanders affected by breast cancer including supporters.

The Breast Cancer Foundation National Register Patient Information Brochure has information for patients about what it means to be included on the National Register.