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Programmes in your area

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    Nelson/Marlborough

    In Nelson/Marlborough your donations help fund:

    • Te Rēhita Mate Ūtaetae, the Breast Cancer Foundation National Register, which tracks breast cancer rates, treatments and outcomes, providing insights for medical research.
    • A scalp cooling system in Nelson Hospital, which helps minimise hair loss during chemotherapy treatment.
    • Free individual or family counselling sessions for anyone who has ever been diagnosed with breast cancer.
    • PINC individual physio sessions to assist with recovery after surgery – up to four free sessions (eligibility criteria apply) in Blenheim, Golden Bay and Nelson.
    • Lymphoedema therapy for those who have been diagnosed with lymphoedema or who are at high risk, available in Blenheim and Nelson.
    • Regular web-based seminars for breast cancer patients who can attend via computer, tablet or phone from anywhere in Nelson/Marlborough. They can question members of the panel during the webinar, giving them access to expert advice they otherwise might not get.
    • An online community, mybc, that links patients and their families no matter where they are in New Zealand, and offers support, advice and encouragement.

Help fund our vital work

We're a not-for-profit charity so it's your generosity that keeps our education and support programmes going. Your donation can make a difference.