Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Support
A breast cancer diagnosis presents many challenges, and they're not all medical.
After your diagnosis, you may benefit from the support services we offer, like free counselling, breast cancer-specific exercise classes, or our 0800 BC NURSE helpline.
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Join an online community of people who truly understand your journey. Here you can connect, share knowledge and celebrate milestones together.
Ask a nurse
Speak to our specialist breast care nurses and get your questions answered, for free. Our nurses are available during working hours on weekdays to take your call.
Free counselling
Being diagnosed with cancer affects everyone differently. Reach out to the team at national counselling service, Stratos, for emotional support. You are not alone.
Cancer rehab
Learn how to regain your strength and mobility after cancer with support from Certified Rehabilitation Physiotherapists. Become the healthiest version of yourself.
I've just been diagnosed
After diagnosis, you can take practical steps to prepare yourself for what’s to come.
This can include sorting out wigs and headwear and looking into breast prostheses. You could find out what financial support you’re eligible for, and decide what you need to talk to your doctor, your family, and your employer about.Patient information events
29 January 2019
From Passenger to Co-Driver: Taking a front seat in your ABC care
Dr Fatima Cardoso, a world expert on advanced breast cancer (ABC), will address ABC patients and their supporters at
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30 January 2019
Better for Everyone? Applying guidelines and standards in person-centred care for advanced cancer
What is the role of standards and guidelines in delivering best care in advanced cancer? How can care be both
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16 February 2019
Vitamin C Symposium 2019 : Vitamin C for Cancer and Infection – what do we know?
This Symposium brings together the widest group of international experts working in the field of vitamin C, cancer and infectious
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Moving forward after treatment
You've finished your treatment - what happens next?
Moving forward after breast cancer can be difficult. Here's some adivce on how to adjust to life after treatment.
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