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Screening tests such as mammograms or ultrasound can only lead doctors to suspect breast cancer.
To determine if cancer is actually present a doctor will need to take a biopsy of the breast tissue and then examine this tissue under a microscope to see if cancer cells are present.
More than 3,300 New Zealanders are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.
BCAC welcomes donations from individuals and companies to help us support and empower these women and men through their diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
If you would like to make a credit card donation to BCAC, please use the "Click here to donate button" to the right.
Alternatively, payments can be made by direct debit (ASB, Ponsonby, 12-3019-0721100-00) or by sending a cheque to: P O Box 90224, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142.
We greatly appreciate your involvement and support.
On this page we are proud to list those trusts, individuals and companies who support our organisation.
We welcome your interest in becoming a sponsor of BCAC. Please join our team so we can work together to make a difference for all New Zealanders touched by breast cancer.
BCAC is willing to discuss with any company or individual the development of concepts and opportunities to both support our coalition and provide meaningful projects with which you can be aligned.
If you would like to know more about BCAC and how you can work with us, please email us.
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There are a number of ways you can support our work. You can:
Alternatively, if you are taking part in an event (for example, a fun run or marathon) you may like to fundraise via our page on the Givealittle platform. View our page on Givealittle here.
Below we have listed some of the major organisations providing help, information and support for women with breast cancer in New Zealand.
You may also want to check out our full list of member groups for more organisations committed to assisting women with breast cancer on a more local level.
The internet offers a vast amount of information about breast cancer and this in itself can be confusing, daunting and even frustrating!
Information sourced on the internet is not a substitute for the advice and help of your medical specialists so it's always a good idea to discuss information you have found with your medical team.
Below are some useful, reliable and accurate websites you might like to visit for further information on breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, care, and support.
There are a number of excellent books written about breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Many of these books can be found at the local library. Your division of the Cancer Society has a comprehensive reference library too and can provide lists of recommended reading. Some private breast clinics also have books their patients can borrow.
Many of the books available are from the USA, UK and Australia so you may want to take note of books by New Zealand women who have written about their experiences. Reading their stories may resonate better with your own journey and we have listed these first in a special section.
More than 30 breast cancer-related groups belong to the Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition. Find out more about what our member groups are up to on this page. If you want to know more about BCAC and our member groups, click here and subscribe to our e-newsletter.
In this section, we've compiled a list of the best websites, books, resources and organisations we think will help you on your journey through breast cancer.
We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our supporters and sponsors who enable us to continue to help New Zealand women with breast cancer.
Without their help we wouldn't be able to provide support and information to those newly diagnosed with breast cancer, nor would we be able to continue our work to push for the best treatment and care for New Zealanders with breast cancer. Their contribution truly makes a difference and we thank them.
If you’d like to assist BCAC in its work to improve the lives of the thousands of New Zealanders with breast cancer each year, please make a donation.
Our current supporters include:
