The word "carcinoma" may make people think they have invasive breast cancer. DCIS is different. DCIS is the earliest form of breast cancer, when abnormal cells are contained within the breast’s milk ...

“When Aotearoa shines bright in pink this October, we hope it gets people talking and reminds them to take care of their ...

Every few weeks, former Health Minister Dr Shane Reti receives unexpected emails from New Zealanders who have felt the impact of the expanded free breast screening programme. Some write to say it ...

Imagine finding out you carry a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation, the same genetic change that can run through generations of whānau, raising the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. It's frightening news ...

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ has appointed highly experienced New Zealand business and technology leader Vanessa Sorenson as its new Chief Executive. Sorenson brings more than 30 years of leadership ...

When people think about breast cancer treatment, oncologists, surgeons, and specialist teams may come to mind. Yet recent New Zealand research, highlighted a fundamental reality: for many cancer ...

The Government’s Budget announcement today of an additional $54 million for Pharmac over four years falls short of what’s needed to improve access to essential breast cancer medicines. While the ...

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is deeply saddened by the passing of Dame Jools Topp, remembering her as a treasured Kiwi icon whose openness about her breast cancer experience helped to make ...

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rami Rahal to its Board of Trustees. Rami, who is currently based in Ontario, Canada, is an internationally recognised leader in ...

The Government has announced a nationwide expansion of community infusion services is underway, which will result in thousands more New Zealanders being able to access cancer treatment closer to home.

The Government’s recent announcement that it will explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support breast screening services is a welcome and long overdue step forward. We know that timely ...

New research published today by Breast Cancer Foundation NZ on World Cancer Day shows that despite gains in survival and treatment for Kiwis with advanced breast cancer (ABC), serious gaps in care ...