Cancer treatment to be sped up even further
BCAC welcomes today’s announcement from the Ministry of Health that if your doctor suspects you have cancer, a new national health target will ensure you see a cancer specialist and receive treatme
New Fertility Hope for Young Women with Breast Cancer
A breast cancer clinical trial conducted in Australia and New Zealand gives hope to younger women with breast cancer who are keen to preserve their fertility during cancer treatment.
Funding for consumers to attend Australasian conference
The Health Quality & Safety Commission's Consumer Engagement Team is providing funding to help consumers attend and participate in the Second Australasian Long-Term Conditions Conference: H
BCAC’s Step by Step better than ever with help from The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation
The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition’s (BCAC) Step by Step support pack for those newly diagnosed with breast cancer is bigger and better than ever following an extensive review to enhanc
Better breast cancer care for New Zealanders
Better breast cancer treatment and care for all New Zealanders should be on the horizon thanks to the introduction of new national standards for breast cancer care.
Hope Emerges: A Celebration of Life after Breast Cancer
An Auckland breast cancer survivor, who recently posted pictures of herself topless online in order to celebrate the gift of life that comes from the decision to have a mastectomy, was just one of
Waikato woman passionate about improving women's breast health
Ally Armstrong was 47 when she was called up to have a routine mammogram as part of the BreastScreen Aotearoa free screening programme for women aged 45 to 69.
Ally duly went for her mammogram, but was asked to come back for a follow-up mammogram and a biopsy.
Budget delivers more funding for cancer services
16 May 2014
The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) is delighted Budget 2014 outlines increased funding to further improve cancer services for New Zealanders.
NZ Artist shows her heart for women with breast cancer
New Zealand artist, Penny Stotter, is ‘showing her heart’ for women with breast cancer this month with the release of a limited edition ceramic plate featuring a stylised heart.
