BCAC’s Step by Step giving women what they want
“Informative”, “helpful” and “useful" – these are the words newly diagnosed women use to describe the Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition’s Step by Step support pack, according to a recent analysis of
Jenny's legacy - raising awareness of inflammatory breast cancer
BCAC this week celebrates the passion and commitment of committee member Jenny Williams who worked tirelessly to r
Tim Tam fundraiser a winner for BCAC!
BCAC's May fundraiser, Show your heart for women living with breast cancer, has raised more than $60,000 to help New Zealanders battling the disease.
BCAC supports move to recognise distress in cancer care
The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition is backing an international move to see psychological and social care recognised as an integral part of cancer treatment.
Mammograms beneficial for younger women
A new study shows that younger women aged 40 to 49 who undergo screening mammograms are diagnosed with breast cancer at an earlier stage and with smaller tumours.
More women taking up free breast screening
Latest figures show that 71 per cent of New Zealand women are taking advantage of the free breast screening programme available to those aged 45 to 69 through BreastScreen Aotearoa.
BCAC’s Chris Walsh chairs new cancer consumer advisory group
The inaugural meeting of the Cancer Consumer Representative Advisory Group was held on 29th March 2012.
Rotorua Undies Dash and Splash
Looking for something fun to do on a winter afternoon?
Join competitors in the Rotorua Undies Dash and Splash on Saturday, June 23 from midday.
Taking place at the Lakefront in Rotorua you can turn heads by being part of hundreds of runners in undies-themed costumes as they “dash & splash” their way through the 1km fun run with obstacles. There are prizes for the winning and best-dressed participants.
Early bird registration is just $10 pp at the Fire & Ice Mid-Winter Festival Stall at the Rotorua Night Market (June 7, 14 and 21). Normal registration fee of $12 pp applies from June 22 onwards. Part of the proceeds will be donated to BCAC and the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ.
This is a public event with families around, so be creative with your undies-themed costumes but keep it PG. Nudity, thongs and Borat mankinis are strictly prohibited. See page 2 of the registration form for a full list of the event rules.
BCAC committee members and supporters will also be there distributing information about BCAC and cheering the competitors on so look out for their stall and drop by to say hi.
Email events.smp@gmail.com for more details or go to the Facebook event for information and the registration form - http://www.facebook.com/events/112428858894448/#!/events/112428858894448/
Rain date: In case of severe weather, the event will be postponed to 24 June.
This event is supported by:
Events and Venues Rotorua
Classic Hits
Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC)
Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ
Te Papa Takaro o Te Arawa
Fire & Ice Mid-Winter Festival
Breast Cancer Network – Public Seminar
Breast Cancer Network invites you to a public seminar on
Breast Cancer and Environmental Risks – do New Zealand levels of endocrine disrupting chemicals initiate or promote breast cancer?
When: Saturday, July 21st 2012, 9:30 am to 5 pm
Where: Memorial Hall & Arts Centre, Kings School, 258 Remuera Rd, Remuera, Auckland
Expert Panel Seminar - Speakers
Dr Barbara Cohn
Public Health Institute, Berkley, CA, USA (via video link)
Professor Murray Mitchell
University of Queensland, Australia
Professor Ian Shaw
University of Canterbury, NZ
Talking about breast cancer – NZ women speak
Concludes with your questions to the panel.
Register now:
Email: admin@bcn.org.nz
Tel: 09 636 7040
www.bcn.org.nz
