Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

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Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

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Checked your breasts lately?

We'll show you how. Checking your breasts is easy as TLC. 'Know your normal', so you can find any changes in your breasts as soon as they appear.

Touch
Touch both breasts. You’re feeling for any lumps or thickening of the tissue, even up into the armpits.
Look
Look in front of a mirror. Can you see any physical changes to the breast shape, skin or nipples?
Check
Check any breast changes with your doctor. Even if you’ve had a mammogram recently.

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Latest updates

Our latest events, press releases and blog posts

Is it okay to fast during chemotherapy?

A new study sheds light on the benefits of fasting before and during chemotherapy treatment.

Building resilience with breast cancer

Those who have been through breast cancer, or who have been through it, know how hard the journey can be. But building resilience can be a way to help you thrive when times are tough. We share tips to get started.

COVID-19 must not be an excuse to scupper plans for early access to cancer drugs

Breast Cancer Foundation says Government must not break its promise to develop an early access programme for new cancer medicines, following two promising trial results for advanced breast cancer.

30 October 2020

Pink Ribbon Street Appeal Day 1

Forget painting the town red! This October, it's all about pink. Grab a bucket, get pinked up, and join

31 October 2020

Pink Ribbon Street Appeal Day 2

Forget painting the town red! This October, it's all about pink. Grab a bucket, get pinked up, and join thousands

7 November 2020

Pink Ribbon Walk Wellington

The Pink Ribbon Walk events celebrate survivors, remember those that we have lost, raise awareness and much needed funds to

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