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
NZ Breast Cancer Organisations Join Forces to Fund Research
BCAC is excited to see two of its member groups join forces to launch an initiative to fund research into breast cancer in New Zealand.
The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation and the Breast Cancer Research Trust have joined with the Health Research Council of New Zealand to distribute $400,000 to breast cancer research.
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.
Spring clean and make a difference...Storage King is going pink in October
The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) is delighted to announce they are teaming up with Storage King NZ during October 2013 to help support New Zealanders with breast cancer.
New report addresses the needs of partners of women with breast cancer
When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer it is not only she who embarks on an unexpected and unwelcome journey – her partner will also inevitably experience their own challenging cancer journey
Breast Cancer Support (BCS) Young Women's Group
During 2013 Breast Cancer Support (BCS) established a support group in Auckland for younger women.
New CEO for Sweet Louise
The Louise Perkins Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Austin to the position of CEO of Sweet Louise, the Foundation's charitable arm providing support and services to New Zea
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.
