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.
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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.
Latest updates
Our latest events, press releases and blog posts
Press release
07 November 2024
FOR SALE: Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s iconic pink caravan in search of a new home
Our iconic retro Pink Caravan is up for sale after an illustrious 10-year career delivering life-saving breast health education around the country.
News
31 October 2024
Amazing news, free mammogram age extension begins
Momentous news for early detection in New Zealand as the roll out of free mammograms for women aged 70-74 begins in the Nelson-Marlborough district.
News
01 October 2024
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here!
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here. This October, we're calling for all women to check their breasts as part of regular self care.
Press release
01 October 2024
New Zealand lights up in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
More than 80 of NZ's landmarks and prominent buildings are turning pink this October to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month - see if your town is participating.
News
13 September 2024
Funding announced for new "wonder drug"
New Zealand clinicians have collectively pushed for access to Enhertu; a "game changer drug" for advanced HER2-positive breast cancer.
Today, Pharmac announced plans to fund this drug from 1 January 2025.
Blog
05 September 2024
New study: Double mastectomy doesn't improve breast cancer survival
Many women with invasive breast cancer in one breast may opt for a double mastectomy. However, recent research has found no survival benefit when compared to breast conserving surgery (partial mastectomy).