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New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation - Latest News [Page 2]

“Open wide” – dentists drill for research dollars

Wednesday, 23 September 2015, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

Dentists are asking Kiwis to put their money to a great cause by going to the dentist on Saturday October 17. More >>

“Walk for the cause” – Pink Star Walk registrations now open

Monday, 21 September 2015, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

News release 21 September, 2015 “Walk for the cause” – Pink Star Walk registrations now open More >>

Nurses all aboard the Pink Caravan

Monday, 7 September 2015, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

The Pink Caravan starts its national tour tomorrow, Tuesday September 8, wending its way from Whangarei to Balclutha on its mission to provide breast health information to women in New Zealand’s smaller towns and provincial centres. More >>

TV chef and comedian team up for fundraising breakfast.

Tuesday, 14 April 2015, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

NZ celebrity chef Michael Van de Elzen and comedienne / musician Jackie Clarke will entertain guests at the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation’s third annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast on Sunday May 3. More >>

Annie Parker’s message for NZ women

Monday, 20 October 2014, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

The Canadian woman whose cancer battles inspired a Hollywood movie has a message for Kiwis. More >>

First Pink Star Walk for Wellington

Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

The NZ Breast Cancer Foundation will hold its Pink Star Walk in Wellington for the first time this Saturday October 4, with a performance from local star, Silver Scroll finalist Louis Baker, rounding out the night. More >>

Major new breast cancer studies to be funded by Pink Ribbon

Monday, 31 March 2014, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

Further to today’s news release from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC), announcing three significant new breast cancer research projects, the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation can confirm that its Pink Ribbon Breakfast campaign, running in ... More >>

Book for blokes eases breast cancer journey

Monday, 21 October 2013, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

A new book for men whose partners have breast cancer is released today by the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. More >>

Pink light for breast cancer – NZ landmarks light up

Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 9:17 am | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

Landmark buildings around New Zealand will light up pink from today, October 1, in support of Breast Cancer Month. From the Old Municipal Building in Whangarei to the Otago Settlers Museum in Dunedin, 19 local landmarks will join more than 200 other ... More >>

New e-guide Provides Online Breast Cancer Education

Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 11:42 am | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation has launched a new, interactive e-guide that will make it easy for women of all ages, throughout New Zealand, to know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and how they can reduce their risk of dying of ... More >>

New e-guide provides online breast cancer education

Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 11:18 am | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation has launched a new, interactive e-guide that will make it easy for women of all ages, throughout New Zealand, to know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and how they can reduce their risk of dying of ... More >>

Year of success - Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Evening

Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

The Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Evening is set to hit Auckland again this Sunday (the 14th), for a night of entertainment, cuisine, and beauty, as well as a silent auction, all in aid of The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. More >>

Younger women underestimate breast cancer risk

Tuesday, 2 October 2012, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

News Release – Monday October 1, 2012 Younger women underestimate breast cancer risk and neglect mammograms, new research shows More >>

Star-Powered Music Video Aims To Share Breast Cancer Message

Tuesday, 2 October 2012, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

Star-Powered Music Video Aims To Share Breast Cancer Message With Every Woman In NZ More >>

New Appointments To Breaast Cancer Foundation Committee

Thursday, 14 June 2012, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

Dr Stephen Mills has been appointed chair of The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation’s Medical Advisory Committee (MAC), and oncologist Dr Anna Bashford has joined the committee. More >>

Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre to light up in Pink

Thursday, 29 September 2011, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre will light up in pink during October, as part of a global call to action against breast cancer. More >>

DVD for Maori Women Aims to Save Lives

Monday, 16 May 2011, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

Three Maori women have broken their silence and shared their personal stories of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery in the hope that they can encourage more Maori women to go for breast screening which could save their lives. More >>

New Lymphoedema Website Goes Live

Thursday, 2 December 2010, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation (NZBCF) is delighted to announce a new website on the medical condition of Lymphoedema is now live. Lymphoedema is a swelling of tissue caused by build-up of lymph fluid, such as in an arm or the chest wall on ... More >>

Monopoly Goes Pink For 75th Anniversary

Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

Monopoly Goes Pink For 75th Anniversary Pass Go, Collect $112,000 The world’s favourite board game – Monopoly – has gone pink in the fight against breast cancer in New Zealand. More >>

Breast Cancer Research Boosted by $250,000

Monday, 23 November 2009, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

Research projects from some of New Zealand’s best clinicians and researchers have been boosted by substantial grants from The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. Grants are reviewed and awarded by The Foundation's Medical Advisory Committee and ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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