Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
News & updates
Our latest news, press releases, blog posts, Pink Ribbon Bulletins & Pink Ribbon Press.
Blog
14 December 2017
Let them eat pud: staying healthy over the holidays
With pavlovas, parties and punch it’s no surprise that staying healthy during the festive season can be a challenge. But it’s not impossible!
News
08 December 2017
New study vindicates controversial “12 months Herceptin” for breast cancer
A new study released overnight has finally settled the question of whether Kiwis with HER2-positive (HER2+) breast cancer should receive nine weeks or 12 months of the drug Herceptin.
Blog
01 December 2017
Scar therapy: caring for your surgical scars after a mastectomy
People react to scars in different ways; for some, they are a stark reminder of pain, while for others, they are a celebration of survival and represent new life.
Press release
30 November 2017
Breast Cancer Foundation garden a must-see
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is the official charity of the NZ Flower & Garden Show - on this weekend! Pop in and be inspired.
Press release
20 November 2017
Help out at the NZ House & Garden Tours 2018
Volunteer spots are open for next year's highly anticipated NZ House & Garden Tours - get in quick!
Press release
20 November 2017
An appealing effort
Thank you to all those who played a part in the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal this year.
Press release
20 November 2017
Nation painted pink
Thank you for helping us make the Pink Star Walk 2017 a great success.
Press release
20 November 2017
A huge thank you to Farmers' customers & staff!
Farmers' customers and staff continue to raise even more funds to help New Zealanders affected by breast cancer.
Press release
20 November 2017
How many apples?
Pink Lady® Apples donated tonnes of their delicious apples to various breast cancer-related events around New Zealand.
Press release
20 November 2017
An impressive debut for AUSTAR Realty
Welcome to new gold ribbon partner, AUSTAR Realty.
Press release
20 November 2017
Sealybrity Designer Bed campaign delivers again!
Pink Ribbon Bulletins
November 2017
Christmas carols do cancer patients a world of good, Farmers' raises an amazing $313,962 for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, plus could Tai Chi help manage breast cancer treatment side effects?
Blog
17 November 2017
Can Tai Chi help manage breast cancer treatment side effects?
Dr Lizhou Liu, prominent researcher at the University of Otago and recipient of our own Belinda Scott Fellowship, is exploring this idea through her study, ANITA.
Blog
17 November 2017
Christmas carols do cancer patients a world of good
Jazz legend, Ella Fitzgerald, once said “The only thing better than singing is more singing.” For cancer patients, this could be just what the doctor ordered.
Blog
15 November 2017
The best way to prepare for reconstructive surgery
The choice to have, or to not have, breast reconstruction is a very personal one. If you do decide to have surgery, there are a couple of bits and pieces you can do (or ask others to do for you – recommended!) to make your surgery, and recovery time, as stress-free as possible.
Blog
09 November 2017
Sealed Section: sex after breast cancer
Sex therapist Edit Horvath, endocrinologist Dr Stella Milsom and breast cancer survivor Rose Wharepapa answered your most pressing questions about sex and intimacy after breast cancer in a recent webinar.
News
31 October 2017
Breast cancer experts share knowledge at free public seminar
The effectiveness of vitamin C in cancer treatment, benefits of self-hypnosis and the prospect of personalised medicine will be among topics discussed at a free public seminar as part of the NZ Breast Cancer Symposium on Sunday November 12th.
Press release
31 October 2017
From black jersey to pink-at-heart: Ardie Savea becomes new breast cancer ambassador
Renowned rugby loose forward Ardie Savea has joined Breast Cancer Foundation NZ (BCFNZ) as an ambassador, spurred by the loss of his grandmother to breast cancer in 2005.
Blog
27 October 2017
Negative body image a barrier to recovery after breast cancer
A Canadian study has found that breast cancer survivors who feel ashamed of their “new normal” body are less likely to get enough exercise – a major risk factor in breast cancer returning, or developing in the first place.
Press release
25 October 2017
Extension of breast screening programme will “certainly save lives” – Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
A huge thanks to everyone who signed our petition last year to extend free breast screening for women between 70 and 74.
Press release
24 October 2017
Art Gallery hosts artworks - plus models - from this month's campaign
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s striking art-inspired awareness campaign is coming full circle this weekend.
Press release
24 October 2017
LGBTIQ+ breast cancer info now available
The Breast Cancer Foundation NZ website now has a section dedicated to the LGBTIQ+ community.
Blog
20 October 2017
Te Aroha shares her cancer diary (Part 3)
Te Aroha Isaia, aged 24, was diagnosed with grade three inflammatory HER2+ breast cancer in December 2016. This is part 3 of her story.
Press release
17 October 2017
Free seminar on breast reconstruction tomorrow, Auckland
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ will host a free seminar on reconstruction after breast cancer on Wednesday October 18, 6:30pm-8:30pm, at Auckland University’s Medical School.