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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.’ Update 1 May 2023: the survey has now closed. You can learn more about the results by contacting the Breast Cancer Foundation at intouch@bcf.org.nz Read more about the survey and the Foundation’s research here and below.

Sunflowers and sunflowers

Terrier Race Against Time (a charity set up to provide support to all people diagnosed with breast cancer in the Tairawhiti

Kenzie’s Gift launches grief podcast

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the Kenzie's Gift "Grief Podcast”.

Busting with Life at the first regatta of the season

With 7 weeks training under our belts, Auckland’s Busting With Life headed to Lake Rotoroa, Hamilton to participate in the Waikato Dragon Boating and Waka Ama Association Super 12 regatta.

Taranaki Dragons update

The Taranaki Dragons have been busy! Valda McBeth has posted this update:

International clinical trials day is on 20 May!

Clinical trials are an essential part of our health system and are necessary to find out if new treatments are more effective than those currently accepted as standard of care.

Look Good Feel Better expands its free wellbeing programme

National cancer support service Look Good Feel Better continues to evolve its free programme to offer a diverse range of wellbeing sessions including both in-community and online classes, expert Q&As and podcasts. Navigating cancer can be as daunting emotionally and mentally as it is to physically deal with prognosis and treatment, so the programme is aimed at boosting confidence and provides an opportunity to connect with others who truly understand what you are going through.