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We provide a wide range of support and information to New Zealanders and their families who are experiencing breast cancer.

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We provide up to date information to empower those with breast cancer to make informed choices about their treatment and care.

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We provide a voice for those with breast cancer to ensure world-class detection, treatment and care is available in New Zealand.

Latest News

BCAC submission on Women’s Health Strategy

BCAC welcomed the opportunity to have input into the Ministry of Health’s new Women’s Health Strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand (read our submission here). BCAC stressed the importance of including breast cancer in this strategy and identified three key issues:

  1. Modernising the current breast cancer screening programme, so that…

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Pharmac, please don’t stop funding child cancer treatments

BCAC is alarmed by Pharmac’s proposal to review a rule that currently allows children with cancer to have free access to unfunded medicines. Read BCAC’s submission here. Pharmac’s reasoning is that by restricting this access, it would bring treatments for child cancers into line with those for other children’s diseases, where medicines…

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BCAC submission on Therapeutic Products Bill

BCAC has grave concerns about the potential impacts of the Therapeutic Products Bill as currently drafted and has written a submission to the Health Select Committee on this. Enactment of the Bill could result in adverse consequences for all diagnosed with breast cancer in Aotearoa, as…

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Information for LGBTQI+ people with cancer

BCAC is aware that the breast cancer experience presents some unique challenges for LGBTQI+ people. We were pleased to see that the Cancer Council of New South Wales has produced a new online resource to help. It provides useful information on coping with cancer, dealing with discrimination, effects on body image, sexual intimacy…

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Precision Health Now and in the Future – BCAC’s submission

BCAC has responded to a call from Te Manatū Hauora (Ministry of Health) for input on the topic of Precision Health, which is being considered for inclusion in the next Long-term Insights Briefing to Government. BCAC’s Fay Sowerby has written a comprehensive…

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New NZ survey on long-term effects of treatments for early breast cancer

BCAC welcomes the Breast Cancer Foundation’s new survey to learn more about the long-term side effects of treatments for early breast cancer. ‘It’s good to see more research on the experiences of NZ women with breast cancer’ says BCAC Chair Libby Burgess. ‘We encourage you to participate in this research if you can.’  You can read more about the survey and the Foundation’s research…

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Survey to reveal New Zealand breast cancer patient treatment preferences

Otago University PhD student Hui Yee Yao is collaborating with Auckland-based medical oncologist Dr Catherine Han on a research project to provide insights on how New Zealanders diagnosed with breast cancer choose their treatments. Hui Yee is looking for survey participants now. Click here to learn more.

The study will examine the health-related quality of life of breast…

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Only ten more days to Christmas!

But there’s no need to panic. The Good Registry makes gift buying easy. They issue gift certificates which can be redeemed by donating to one of their charity partners – like BCAC! Click here to see how to complete your Christmas shopping from your desk. By donating to BCAC this Christmas, your friends and family can help us to keep supporting, informing and representing kiwi women with breast cancer.

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Patient-centred approaches needed to improve early breast cancer care in NZ

BCAC recently contributed to an analysis of the early breast cancer pathway in Aotearoa New Zealand. This project was conducted by The Economist’s Impact team, a research group that provides country, industry and management analysis worldwide. They were commissioned to independently analyse New Zealand’s early breast cancer pathway, using existing data and expert input, to identify any opportunities for improvement. New Zealand participants included clinical…

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Another busy successful year for BCAC

BCAC’s 16th AGM on Tuesday evening went very well. We can’t say the venue was packed – as it was held completely online – but our screens were very busy and the comments section was filled with positive feedback! Chairperson Libby Burgess gave a great overview – you can see her presentation here and our Annual Report…

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Upcoming events

MyLifeMatters Roadshow Event Nelson
25 September, 2023 - 7:00PM

A211, Te Pūkenga - Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, Nelson Campus, Hardy and Alton Streets, Nelson. Come and hear patient advocate Malcolm Mulholland speak about his personal journey with cancer, what cancers… Read more


MyLifeMatters Roadshow Event Westport
26 September, 2023 - 7:00PM

Westport Bridge Club, 12 A Lyndhurst Street, Westport. Come and hear patient advocate Malcolm Mulholland speak about his personal journey with cancer, what cancers are prevalent in your community and what drugs you are… Read more


World Dense Breast Day
27 September, 2023 - 9:00AM

World Dense Breast Day aims to raise awareness and knowledge of breast density. Click here to learn more about this international effort and to… Read more


MyLifeMatters Roadshow Event Christchurch
27 September, 2023 - 7:00PM

Cancer Society, 74 Langdon’s Road, Papanui, Christchurch. Come and hear patient advocate Malcolm Mulholland speak about his personal journey with cancer, what cancers are prevalent in your community and what drugs you… Read more


MyLifeMatters Roadshow Event Dunedin
28 September, 2023 - 7:00PM

Barclay Theatre, Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street, Dunedin North, Dunedin. Come and hear patient advocate Malcolm Mulholland speak about his personal journey with cancer, what cancers are prevalent in your community… Read more


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The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) provides a united voice for NZ women who are experiencing breast cancer. We support, inform and represent those with breast cancer so they can make informed choices about their treatment and care. Formed in 2004, BCAC is a registered charity run by breast cancer survivors. If you would like to join us to help improve breast cancer treatment and care in Aotearoa, New Zealand please email us to find out more. 

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