Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
What we do
Our vision is zero deaths from breast cancer.
The money we receive helps us achieve this vision through; early detection education, supporting those with breast cancer, research & medical grants and advocacy.
Current research
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1 June 2022
Pacific peoples’ experiences of cancer and its treatment in Aotearoa: a qualitative study
Pacific people in Aotearoa New Zealand experience higher incidence and mortality for breast, lung and uterine cancer compared with non-Pacific. Studies have identified a number of potential factors which act as barriers to access of cancer care which include; cost, location of services, transport, culture, communication and health literacy, but despite…Read more -
15 January 2022
Characterisation of breast cancer in premenopausal women
Younger women diagnosed with breast cancer generally have poorer outcomes than older women. Some reasons for this include the fact that fewer younger women take part in clinical studies of new treatments, and there is less data on how useful the genetic tests that help physicians to decide on the…Read more
In your area
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Funding
BCFNZ helps fund local and national programmes aimed at advancing the fight against breast cancer.Learn more
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Pink Caravan
Each year our breast health nurses travel around New Zealand in our iconic Pink Caravan, to talk about mammograms, checking your breasts, healthy lifestyles and family risk.Learn more
Advocacy
The Foundation strives to bring breast cancer issues to the attention of the public eye, so that those who make and fund policies on the management of breast cancer in NZ know what needs to be done.
With 9 NZ women diagnosed with breast cancer every day, it’s not just about the research. It’s about going the full mile and supporting the families, friends and communities affected by breast cancer.