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
Regain your strength and mobility after breast cancer. Learn how to access our physio, group exercise sessions and lymphoedema therapy with your Pink Ribbon™ Card.
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
There are no upcoming events at the moment, but watch this space for announcements.
In the meantime you might like to take a look at similar events that we've done in the past.
If you'd like to be the first to hear about upcoming patient information events, please email us - intouch@bcf.org.nz.
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