he Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) is a united consumer voice working to make world class detection, treatment and care accessible to all those affected by breast cancer in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

We provide information, support and representation, empowering those with breast cancer to make informed choices about their treatment and care.

BCAC TODAY:
PHARMAC continues to disappoint on Herceptin 5 May

Two NZ artists use their creativity to highlight breast cancer issues .. read more

Herceptin Riders are on the road again! Christchurch 'Ride for Susan' May 10

Delayed breast reconstruction for NZ women in the public system? Depends where you live ... read more

MPs air views on NZ medicines policies at 26 March Forum

Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme (PBS) lists Tykerb for Australian women as of May 1 ... read more

Judicial Review vindicates efforts of Herceptin Heroines read more ...

High Court forces PHARMAC to listen - PHARMAC has been ordered to revisit its 2006 decision not to fund 12 months of Herceptin for early stage HER2 positive breast cancer

Read the latest news from BCAC - see our Feb/March Update

Libby Burgess reports on her attendance at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium - December 2007

'Your body, your self - claiming back your life.' Reclaiming your body, physical self and life, after breast cancer. A series of articles by Dara McNaught - read Parts One & Two.

BreastScreen Aotearoa is a free national breast screening programme for eligible women aged 45 to 69.
For more information see our BreastScreen Aotearoa information page

HERCEPTIN:
Visit our Herceptin Information Page and read stories from Belinda Pilcher and Sarvs Falefitu about their diagnoses with HER2+ breast cancer.

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Tui Nature Reserve Retreat, Malborough Sounds A retreat designed for women recovering from breast cancer in a unique place of serenity, natural beauty and inspiration.

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