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Submission to PHARMAC requesting funding of Perjeta for all who need it

Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition and Breast Cancer Foundation NZ have made a strongly worded and evidence-based joint submission to PHARMAC requesting that funding for Perjeta (pertuzumab) be extended to all people with HER2-positive advanced breast cancer.

Tue, 07/24/2018 - 23:08
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Meeting with decision makers to press for action to save and extend lives

Representatives of Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) went to Wellington recently to meet with Government and National MPs who have health responsibilities to discuss some of the key issues affecting those with breast cancer.

The two key issues highlighted by BCAC in the talks were the need to improve access to medicines; and the need to address inequities for Māori and Pasifika women in breast cancer screening and treatment.

Sun, 07/08/2018 - 19:12
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Major breast cancer study highlights urgent work needed

Important research released 21 June shows huge disparities in breast cancer screening, treatment and outcomes for Māori and Pasifika women in New Zealand.

The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) says this is unacceptable and is calling for significant immediate steps to be taken to improve this situation.

Mon, 06/25/2018 - 08:43
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From three months to live to no sign of cancer: One woman’s experience increases optimism for immunotherapy

BCAC is thrilled a clinical trial involving American engineer Judy Perkins has led to her being declared free of breast cancer with what specialists are calling an extended remission. This wonderful news has come two years after she was told she had only three months to live. 

Wed, 06/13/2018 - 16:40
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Many women won’t need chemotherapy when guided by a diagnostic test: US study

More women with the most common form of early stage breast cancer may not need chemotherapy and may instead rely on hormone therapies, according to a landmark study.

The findings in the study were based on a 21-tumor gene expression test which would also inform treatment decisions in real life.

Fri, 06/08/2018 - 15:31
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Research underway into blood test to detect cancer

American researchers have hopes a new blood test they have developed may in the future be able to detect 10 types of cancer potentially years before someone becomes unwell.

Tue, 06/05/2018 - 13:38
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US study says low-fat diet may improve outlook for people experiencing breast cancer

Recent research has found that changing to a low-fat diet may have a positive influence on breast cancer outcomes.

A study led by Dr Rowan T Chlebowski, PhD of the City of Hope National Medical Center in California found that, in a randomized clinical trial, a low-fat eating pattern was associated with lower risk of death after breast cancer.

Fri, 06/01/2018 - 14:38
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Poor report card on access to medicines, especially cancer medicines

BCAC says a new report highlights how desperately poor access to new and innovative medicines is in New Zealand.

The Medicines NZ Medicines Landscape 2017 report finds that New Zealand comes last out of 20 comparable OECD countries for access to publicly-funded new medicines.

The report says this means more than 230,000 patients in New Zealand are currently waiting for access to medicines that are not yet approved for public funding in this country.

Thu, 05/24/2018 - 13:35
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The breast tumour microenvironment: A target for therapy

BCAC committee member, Louise Malone, attended the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in December 2017 and gives us an update on the latest cutting-edge research into new targeted immunotherapy treatments.

As cancer researchers better understand the complex interchanges between tumour cells and immune cells and the microenvironment in which they operate, new targets for therapy are emerging. 

Mon, 05/14/2018 - 14:42
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Breast Cancer Support announces new governance team

Many charities rely on the time and expertise of volunteers to provide their services. Finding people with enough of both can be a challenge.

BCAC member group, Breast Cancer Support (BCS) has risen to that challenge, appointing a new governing team of seven multi-talented, enthusiastic and motivated women at its recent AGM.

Mon, 05/07/2018 - 15:15
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The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) provides a united voice for NZ women who are experiencing breast cancer. We support, inform and represent those with breast cancer so they can make informed choices about their treatment and care. Formed in 2004, BCAC is a registered charity run by breast cancer survivors. If you would like to join us to help improve breast cancer treatment and care in Aotearoa, New Zealand please email us to find out more. 

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