Are older women missing out on breast cancer treatment?
A new report highlights the need for clinicians to be more willing to treat older women with breast cancer with chemotherapy to ensure they experience the best possible health outcomes.
Intraoperative radiation should be available in the NZ public health system
BCAC is pushing for the public health system to introduce ‘intraoperative radiotherapy’ for women with low risk early breast cancer.
Australian Mind-Body Expert Tours NZ
Australian cancer survivor and expert in meditation and mind-body med
Breast Cancer – from politics to human rights
A fascinating look at breast cancer from politics to human rights will be the topic of discussion at BCAC’s AGM next Friday the 15th of Nov
Exciting new breast cancer medicines now available to be used in NZ
BCAC is thrilled that two breakthrough breast cancer drugs – Kadcyla® and Perjeta® - have recently been approved for use in this country by MedSafe Ne
BCAC urges Minister of Health to monitor health boards to ensure they adopt new standards for breast cancer care
BCAC this week met with the Minister of Health, Tony Ryall, to discuss improvements needed to the health system to ensure women with breast cancer get optimal treatment.
Innovative new one-dose radiation therapy treatment now available in New Zealand
A revolutionary new radiation therapy technique is now available in New Zealand meaning some women with early breast cancer can have a single radiation treatment rather than weeks of therapy.
BCAC mourns the loss of a true heroine
It is with great sadness that BCAC farewells and pays tribute to Mangalika Mendis, one of the tremendously brave women who fought for full access to the breast cancer drug Herceptin.
NZ’s funding for medicines a sorry state of affairs
The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition says a new report which shows how little New Zealand spends on medicines is a wake-up call which should lead to a review of funding for pharmaceuticals.
New Zealand Clinical Trials Portal launched
The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) welcomes the launch of a new website designed to make it easier to find out about clinical trials available in New Zealand.
