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Auckland raised over $250,000 for Breast Cancer

Wednesday, 21 January 2009, 4:31 pm | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

Auckland volunteers raised an exceptional $250,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, 2008. More >>

Breast Cancer Month raises over $1 million

Tuesday, 20 January 2009, 1:19 pm | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation raised over $1.3 million dollars through major fundraising activities during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More >>

National throws a lifeline to 300 women

Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 12:16 pm | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation (NZBCF) is relieved that 300 New Zealand women each year with HER2 positive early breast cancer will now have a 12 month course of Herceptin fully funded through the public health service if their clinician recommends ... More >>

Group Delighted At National Policy On Herceptin

Monday, 10 November 2008, 2:57 pm | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation is delighted with the decision of Prime Minister elect, John Key to extend funding of a full 12 month course of Herceptin for women with early stage HER2 positive breast cancer. More >>

NZ Landmarks Put the Spotlight on Breast Cancer

Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 5:24 pm | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

Major landmarks throughout New Zealand will tonight light up pink to mark the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2008. More >>

Get Involved in Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Monday, 29 September 2008, 11:29 am | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

Throughout October The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation, with the help of its sponsors and supporters, is holding a range of activities and events to promote awareness of breast cancer and drive vital funding for education, awareness and research. More >>

Play Your Part in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Tuesday, 2 September 2008, 9:46 am | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is less than a month away and The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation is on a mission to recruit more than 6,000 volunteers to join the Pink Army. More >>

Foundation disappointed in Herceptin decision

Friday, 8 August 2008, 9:35 am | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation is disappointed with PHARMAC’s decision to deny funding of a full 12 month course of Herceptin for woman with early stage HER2 positive breast cancer. More >>

Breast Cancer Foundation Disappointed

Friday, 8 August 2008, 9:15 am | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation is disappointed with PHARMAC’s decision to deny funding of a full 12 month course of Herceptin for woman with early stage HER2 positive breast cancer. More >>

Jacob Oram Raises Vital Funds and Awareness

Thursday, 7 February 2008, 9:50 am | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

New Zealand’s Jacob Oram Raises Vital Funds and Awareness for the NZBCF During Twenty20 Match More >>

Decision on Herceptin 'unintelligent and reckless'

Friday, 4 May 2007, 9:43 am | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

MEDIA RELEASE : PHARMAC HERCEPTIN FUNDING DECISION Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) www.breastcancer.org.nz Media Release, Auckland 3 May 2007 For Immediate Release More >>

Sex & the City at SKYCITY for Awareness Month

Wednesday, 31 August 2005, 12:45 am | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

Aucklanders will get a chance to step behind the scenes of hit television show Sex & the City when Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off on October 1 with a gala ball at SKYCITY featuring one of the show’s former writers, Liz Tuccillo from New ... More >>

2005 'In The Pink' Fashion Show A Sell Out

Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 4:05 pm | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

Tickets for one of the fashion events of the year, The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation's 'In the Pink' fashion show, have sold out, organisers said today. More >>

Music Raises Much Needed Funds

Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 1:01 pm | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

The Triumph CD features top New Zealand artists such as Brooke Fraser, Scribe, Bic Runga and Goldenhorse who have all donated a percentage of their royalties to the cause. More >>

2005 'In the Pink' Fashion Show

Wednesday, 1 June 2005, 11:54 am | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

One of the fashion events of the year, The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation’s ‘In the Pink’ fashion show, returns on Friday 15 July at the SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre. More >>

Breast Cancer Patient Advocacy Seminars

Monday, 10 March 2003, 5:40 pm | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation is issuing a challenge to all women: become an advocate for yourself and your own health. More >>

Oprah Winfrey discusses breast cancer.

Friday, 14 February 2003, 4:34 pm | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

The Oprah Winfrey Show will screen two programmes, the first on Friday February 14 (TV3, 2pm), and the second on Friday, February 21, covering important aspects of breast cancer. More >>

October 11 - Pink Ribbon Day

Thursday, 10 October 2002, 4:38 pm | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

WHAT: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Friday October 11 is Pink Ribbon Day. There will be volunteer collectors selling Pink Ribbons on the streets, so show your support and buy a Pink Ribbon. More >>

The Voice Of Survivors

Tuesday, 1 October 2002, 8:48 am | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

The sooner breast cancer is discovered and treated, the higher the chance of survival and the lower the chance that invasive surgery will be needed, says The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. More >>

Oncology Delays At Waikato Hospital

Monday, 19 August 2002, 12:05 am | NZ Breast Cancer Foundation

The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation says that women with breast cancer are being told to consider having a complete mastectomy rather than breast-conserving surgery because vital post-operative radiotherapy and chemotherapy cannot be administered ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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