Resources

We've put together some tips to help you navigate the Breast Cancer Services Directory to find the services and products you may need.

Nine women every day are diagnosed with breast cancer, so it’s likely that someone in your workplace will be diagnosed, has had breast cancer in the past or is supporting someone with breast cancer. The right support can make a difference. In this factsheet you will find guidance on how to support an employee.

Nine women every day are diagnosed with breast cancer, so it’s likely that someone in your workplace will be diagnosed, has had breast cancer in the past or is supporting someone with breast cancer. The right support can make a difference. In this factsheet you will find guidance on how to support a colleague.

Aromatase inhibitors are a class of drugs that block this process and reduce the amount of oestrogen in the body. Find out more about how it works and side effects.

Tamoxifen blocks oestrogen by attaching to the oestrogen receptors much like a key in a lock. Find out more about how to take tamoxifen and possible side effects.

This fact sheet includes information on how a mammogram is taken, the benefits of having a regular mammogram and has details on how you can get a free mammogram.

This handy fact sheet details the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, the benefits of physical activity and the role alcohol plays in the risk of developing breast cancer.

This fact sheet covers the risk factors for breast cancer including gender and age.

More than 3300 New Zealand women will be diagnosed each year breast cancer - so will 25 men. Find out more about male breast cancer in New Zealand.

This fact sheet contains a myriad of facts about breast cancer in New Zealand. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among New Zealand women, one in nine women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and also includes details about breast awareness.